Police plea over deadly hunt for treasure

SANTA FE, New Mexico - New Mexico's top law enforcement officer is urging the author and antiquities dealer who inspired thousands to search remote corners of the western United States for a hidden chest of gold and jewels to end the treasure hunt.

The plea from State Police Chief Pete Kassetas follows what authorities believe is the latest death related to the effort to uncover Forrest Fenn's treasure.

Colorado pastor Paris Wallace disappeared last week while searching for the bounty in a rugged area along the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico. His family reported him missing, triggering an extensive search.