The Army has consistently stated that authorized private family searches found nothing, and the site remains restricted and classified on White Sands Missile Range. Post-death claims: In 1989, a LBJ associate (Billy Carr) allegedly tried selling 6 million ounces of Victorio Peak gold stored on the Johnson ranch. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-06-16-vw-1352-story.html• Mental Floss (August 9, 2023): “The Enduring Enigma of the Victorio Peak Treasure”Modern summary including Watergate testimony. https://www.ocregister.com/2013/01/18/mickadeit-did-lbj-nixon-steal-gold/Other Notable References• Unsolved Mysteries Wiki: Victorio Peak TreasureEpisode summary and case details. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Victorio_Peak_Treasure• Legends of America: Victorio Peak, New Mexico Mystery TreasureDetailed retelling of the Noss story.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 23, 2025 09:24 UTC