This reminded me of the strange story of Takako Konishi, a woman from Japan who came to North Dakota and was found dead, dressed very inappropriately for the cold winter weather.

The story that was shared by news outlets said she was searching for the briefcase full of cash that appeared in the movie Fargo by the Coen Brothers.

The reality was very different. [1] [2]

[1] https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2013/12/04/the-true-story-of-th...

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Takako_Konishi