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Did geologist Michael de Guzman really jump to his death from a helicopter? New information on his last day alive comes to light. Were there other forces at work?

Did geologist Michael de Guzman really jump to his death from a helicopter? New information on his last day alive comes to light. And Suzanne tracks down details of his autopsy. Were there other forces at work? Was de Guzman鈥檚 death collateral in a larger cover up?

Since this episode was recorded, John McBeth has sadly passed away. We are very grateful for his contribution to this story.

Please note, this episode contains difficult subject matter, including references to suicide, death and descriptions of serious injury, including some graphic content.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam is made by 麻豆社 Scotland Productions for the 麻豆社 World Service and CBC

Presenter: Suzanne Wilton
Lead Producer: Kate Bissell
Producers: Anna Miles and Mark Rickards
Research: Tom Hinckley
Story consultant: Jack Kibble-White
Music and Sound design: Hannis Brown
Additional Sound Design + Audio Mix: Joel Cox
Executive Editor: Heather Kane-Darling
CBC Senior Producers: Veronica Simmonds and Willow Smith
CBC Executive Producers: Chris Oke and Cesil Fernandes
麻豆社 Commissioning Senior Producer: Anne Dixey
麻豆社 Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel

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