In 2007, Warren Bennet believed he found paradise. Located along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, the 665 acre property is complete with waterfalls, lakes and natural streams, as well as birds and butterflies in every color imaginable.

“Anybody that wouldn’t love that place has got to be crazy,” said Bennet, who first visited the development in 2007. “After I went and viewed the property, I wanted to invest even more money.”

An oil rig worker in the Gulf of Mexico, Bennett invested more than $200,000 in the project known as Hacienda Matapalo. The president of the development company was David Matluck.

Laura Gdowik, who worked for Matluck for nearly five years as a sales representative, estimates there are at least 200 individuals who invested in Matluck’s company, Pegasus Star Limited. Total amount she said was given to Matluck – close to $21 million.

“It crushes my heart every day,” she told CBS4’s Jim DeFede.

Since 2007, not a single home has been built nor has a single deed been issued.

“I am here today speaking with you because I would love for all the clients involved in this project to get restitution,” she said.

Bennet also said he was frustrated.

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