A modern-day pirate\nMichael Torres is a self-proclaimed pirate. He says his most recent finds include the crown jewels of a pre-Incan civilization, a missing colonial settlement, and a desecrated Jewish burial site at Bonaventure cemetery.\xa0\nThese larger-than-life discoveries have come into question. In today\u2019s episode, we\u2019ll follow the evidence to separate fact from fiction.\xa0\nSeafarer Exploration\nMichael Torres is currently being sued by Seafarer Exploration, a treasure salvage company. The company says Torres lied about his credentials and has set them back financially. Today, we take a closer look at Seafarer Exploration to understand how this company stays afloat. After all, they\u2019ve been around for 13 years, have millions of dollars in debt, and have yet to find a treasure.\n-------\nStory idea? \nIf you have a story to share, email Javier at info@pretendradio.org.\n\nFor more episodes like this visit pretendradio.org.\n\nTo get early releases and bonus episodes go to pretendradio.org/donate\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices