He died on October 25, 1891, after having been nursed by an acquaintance named Julia Thomas (she was usually described as a quadroon). But like Ben Crenshaw said in the 1999 Ryder Cup matches live on TV after Saturdays, matches. Believing Ruth was killed, rescuers had long given up hope of finding him alive. When we are done, I will be shocked if we are wrong, but will be honest about everything. Waltz and his partner returned, mining gold ore, and Waltz left to get more supplies. Part historical documentary, part reality show, it follows veteran treasure hunter Wayne Tuttle as he continues his 40-year search for the Lost Dutchman mine, according to the release. Like all good treasure stories, tragedy has followed in its wake. 1. Some nuttier than others. People should always tell someone where theyre going, have a plan and have someone go with them, he said. Yes, gold quartz matrix is there, but the Goldfield samples have been tested against known Dutchman samples, and its inorganic (think of it as sort of DNA) metallurgical characteristics or their fingerprints if you will, do not match. On May 6, 1965, the Court of Maricopa County, Arizona, declared the will fully acceptable for probate. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. I cannot give you all or most of my information because its best not to trust anyone on this, I might lose everything Ive worked so hard for. I have come to the conclusion that, that telling our story and informing the Park-service just before the book does come out, so they can protect it for a lot of reasons, makes the best sense. An ardent believer in ghosts, Kidd specified in his will that his entire estate was to be awarded to anyone who could prove ghosts existed. I mean that sincerely. Me personally, I dont think Jacob had his own mine, he did state no one will ever find my mine. He said the mine lies in a north trending canyon that is shaded most of the day. "He has more than 100 books and maps on the legend.". You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. Starring: Wayne Tuttle, Frank Augustine, Woody Wampler, Eric . Give me a break lol. Months after the search was abandoned, The Mesa Journal-Tribune reported the new discovery on Jan. 8, 1932. The very reason I havent said anything is because of what it would do to the Superstition Mountains themselves. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. And you are incorrect that if anyone found the mine they would be quietly be getting rich, it is not that simple. After our second expedition in the spring of 2016, the pieces of the puzzle was starting to come together, we were matching clues to the land site. So if you have found it share something with me without giving away the location. 3) the map Frank Fish had was one of two maps he located in Mexico through the Peralta family. She was out getting a doctor. Kidd was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on July 18, 1879. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. The waterfall depicted on the map, Jacob Waltz only went into that canyon when he knew there would be water in it during certain seasons. Our guys made two attempts to get up to the house but were stymied. But in 2010, Burnett told the Denver Post her son had become obsessed with the legend of the Arizona gold mine. "It goes back to Jacob Waltz, an immigrant who settled in Arizona during the Gold Rush days of the 1800s, becoming one of the first residents of the township called Phoenix," Tuttle, a supervisor for a Phoenix electrical utility company, told The Huffington Post. We do only what is permitted which includes not mining for gold. We are going this Winter, so the ending has not yet been written. "I'm a little slower now and wish I had the legs I had 20 years ago. Ruth.". and with one day to go (Sundays singles matches). If you find the mine, what should be there? 8. I think that, now, it might be worth $200 million. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department sent a helicopter to the side of the cliff, and deputies rappelled down to a skeleton, which was retrieved in a wire basket. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Some of these are very important; for now, there are at least six that are extremely relevant. Regards, Julie. 10. S1, Ep2. Relax and chill, you may find out you could actually be entertained. I too an am explorer, member of prospecting clubs and am very connected to the community. Research the Resolution Mining Co near Miami Az and youll see how it will happen. I have been reading up and watching everyones YouTube videos. I'm probably more patient and cautious. New Evidence of Lost Dutchman Mine History writes "rmed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle, leads a team into Arizona's Superstition Mountains. Check your local listings. This was totally unanticipated. Note, you are in that group of Finders but you havent found the LDM. Hey Dallas, some good points of view. Jeff.. , The Dutchman was a fence for stollen gold from both the military private payrolls mining sources. By what name was Legend of the Superstition Mountains (2015) officially released in Canada in English? Hello Jeff, I too am from Ohio and an heir of Jacob Walz. I have been surprised at the volume of the historical information pertaining to the LDGM, and the extent of applicatory information that many of these clues have contained within them, that directly matches our land-site. Coroners used DNA extracted from bone marrow to make a match with DNA provided by his parents. Meet Wayne Tuttle. This is true, but there is something most people do not realize about this clue! All of these elements can be found in the search for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, reportedly well hidden in Arizona's mysterious-looking (and aptly named) Superstition Mountains (pictured above). "The Lost Dutchman" Ray Harlan & Sonny, the burro, The grave is located at 1317 W. Jefferson Street in the "Masonic Cemetery" section of Phoenix's historic Pioneer & Military Memorial Park. Please dont ask my location. Legal Statement. Just one day into his journey, he disappeared. 6. And people have been hunting for the mine since 1892. The Peralta Stones and their importance will be one of the biggest shockers. YES! How do you not get discovered with a large search party while returning to LDGM? Your email address will not be published. Do not stake your life, life is precious and bad luck to bet on it. In the 1840s, according to the Denver Post, the Peralta family of Mexico mined gold out of the mountains, but Apaches attacked and killed all but one or two family members as they took the gold back to Mexico. Thanks Jeff. "Legend of the Superstition Mountains" airs on History, Sunday night at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The Lost Dutchman Mine ride was a popular attraction at Legend City amusement park (Tempe, AZ 1963-1983) The Lost Dutchman's Mine features prominently in the Lara Croft, Tomb Raider three-part graphic series entitled "The Black Legion", published between December 2003 and March 2004. And I can tell from what you are describing we are not in the same place as you. That may be because he didnt have one. Perhaps we can meet sometime. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. My oh my! A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. My first 35 years of researching I trashed in August 2017 because I was following everyone else in finding nothing. A green horn just goes out there and finds the best mine. We do not have a specific identification at this time, Gerchick said. The XRF results should be on Unexplained and Unexplored tomorrow night Sunday November 17th on Science channel. It is in a place that is hard to find. in the canyon. 3. Most of our time on this trip was spent exploring around the mine site. In fact, none of clues match the Goldfield location. Most of our searches are for people who went in alone., Asked if he believed the rugged mountains contain one of the most enduring tales of treasure in North American history, Cooper replied: I dont believe it. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. "He is greatly missed by his fellow associates at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel," he said. Born in 1810, Jacob Waltz's early life isn't detailed but we know a few things. Jacob Waltz was born in the kingdom of Wurttemberg, Germany, circa 1810. Yes! In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. i just love to read about it and see sites that are discovered i was stationed at the army post in 1964 there at sierra vista read the lost dutchman mine book when i was 15 years old in san antonio tx in jr. high got hooked then on the book heard a lot of stories there in az when i was there i just love to read and hear about it true or not does not matter to me henrypoff1945@yahoo.com, Its not in the superstitiions. YES! The Perfill Map is quite real. Most people tell us we should mine and keep quite, and protect it from the tourist who are not worthy. History is filled with stories of buried fortunes, sometimes concealed in dangerous places. Even though we were on site, it took us until our third trip to locate the entrance. photo by Reddit user pretzeloverlord, The strangest aspects of the human experience, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Dutchman%27s_Gold_Mine, https://www.desertusa.com/thingstodo/rocks/du_ttd_lostdutch.html, https://azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman/explore/the-dutchman, https://www.discovery.com/exploration/gold-mine-Arizona-Mountains, https://www.visitarizona.com/places/parks-monuments/lost-dutchman-state-park/, https://www.denverpost.com/2013/01/23/lost-dutchman-seekers-remains-confirmed-to-be-jesse-capens/, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/superstition-mountains-lost-dutchman-gold-mine_n_6835264?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMTXJvX4pDCtW8x5bkba70k4kh_9Gw80Vo0IjtMIkTlu7M_gmEYmWtImnQE36g-57yCVQqMxvm1h0G4nTNSJmFKrAJvn4NBdGSJxYZk9urDBcPdmWcCp-VgHvaHYe0mKmoCYqE449m98h5lNShk7lzuIOLI95uIGicPiK2a6uu70, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6172003/jacob-waltz. "Part of the puzzle is when someone refers to a rock face, does that mean it's a rock that looks like someone's face? And heck yea we want book sales, that is the best way to market and possibly get additional revenue. Required fields are marked *, Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico, Welcome to the Lost MineProperty of Jacob Waltz. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Sincerely Jeff. The majority of my research has been focused on Jacob Waltz and the history surrounding his story as it relates the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. We believe when the time is right that the overwhelming body of proof that we have will encourage one of these safe-keepers to let a metallurgical comparison be made. Many scholars believe there is link between the Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico. In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. You dont have to give away any locations, or show pictures that might give too much info. New clues could reveal the location of the Lost Dutchman Mine; Wayne Tuttle is on the hunt for a deadly treasure in the Superstition Mountains. In February of 2015, Wayne Tuttle and his team searched the Superstition Mountains for evidence of the Lost Dutchman Mine on History Channel's Legend of the Superstition Mountains. "The big prize, I think, for everybody, would still be -- even not finding the mine -- there is a stash of gold somewhere buried in a little pit in the ground near Waltz's camp, and who knows what that could be worth -- two, three million dollars just sitting there under our feet. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. Whether it be boulders, bandits, cliffs, the weather, or a curse, no gold is worth the risk. He was in a tight spot and thats why it took so long to find this young man.. He said he had to slide in through a small opening, and that he chiseled it a bit so he could get in and out of the mine. Even though you cant have the gold it still would be great to be recognized as the one solving this. I am usually not an emotional person. The key is samples which need to match the quartz matrix which he had under his bed. See production, box office & company info. The film documenting Kesselrings search should be out January 2020. The once famous lost Mojave gold mine, located west of Quartzsite AZ, was at one time one of the most famous lost mines in AZ; today you can walk in to look it over. That is our goal not to mine, but hopefully to get some loose samples that can be tested . I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. 16. We will have to correct that. Yes! I have thoughts on this that I will share later. From the mine you can see four peaks, but it looks like one peak. 5. Arcana is the only one who has ever done this. He has a website on how over 15 years he worked out the historical references plus the geology. Ive also seen the other maps he made forgeries of such as the Julia Thomas map and the profile map. Theyre infatuated with all the lore and the history of the lost Dutchman mine and he was part of that.. 1) the XRF has been done on the matchbox. Today people want to travel vicariously, hence, Gold Rush and all these reality shows. I hope to return for a more thorough investigation. The Perfill Map was made at the most Southern end of the canyon, and items were added in to show the locations of things inside the Canyon, There are 2 Sombrero Mountains but it was difficult to draw what was being thought of then. But the mine remains shrouded in mystery, so much so that it might not exist at all. the I also am a big believer in fate, and I have good feeling. At age 66, he went to the Superstitions alone, over the objections of his son and family. Thanks Kal for the interest. (and this is most important! We will be on site much longer and with a much larger crew. On History channel's series "Legend of the Superstition Mountains," a team of adventurers led by hunter Wayne Tuttle (pictured above) is following clues, including those on a mysterious map, hoping they'll hit pay dirt of what's considered America's most famous and deadliest buried treasure. This search has claimed many lives and spawned multiple rumors and tall tales that keep people like Tuttle still searching. And in the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix Arizona, rockhounds and treasure hunters have been searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine since 1892. He never returned. He said before his partner was killed, they stayed in a cave above and across from the mine either 200 feet or 200 yards. So, what exactly does this mean? The enigma of the LDGM is that it has been a puzzle with many pieces that, up until now, no one has been able to solve. It's considered to be the most famous "lost mine" in the U.S. and yet, it's never been found. More petitions flooded into the court, some of them merely facetious and invalid, others from reputable organizations like the American Society for Psychical Research. They were all but toast and went on to pull -off a huge upset. Talking to our editor Howard and the publisher they think some time early 2020 is realistic. Our team did make two attempts to reach the stone house at the head of the north trending canyon, but they were repelled. The Priest carved into the canyon floor in full robes holding a cross in front of a mine entrance, the only other one like it was said to be pointing the way to the Guadeloupe Mines but was destroyed by the Priests themselves. We get at least three or four every year. Thanks Mike you have been at it a long time, I read your post on Treasure Net you know your stuff, and have been out where the rubber meets the road, you are a true Dutch Hunter and I have always respected your input on TN, Thank you for responding here. While the remains have yet to be positively identified, Cooper said hes confident the remains are that of Capen based on where the body was found, clothing found nearby and other identifying characteristics. Waltz said that from up above my mine you cannot climb straight down, that you have to go a little way along the top of the mountain, then climb down and then backtrack toward the mine and climb back up to get back to the mine. We have spent a lot of time and money. Secrets of the Lost Map. The whole story was concocted to give cover to Jacob Waltz, Enjoyed your post-Gary. Waltz said his mine-opening faces toward the northwest and late in the day the sun shines in the opening into the mine and on gold. As you probably guessed, they were fakes. I look forward to reading your book and following your research! It might be Blackbeard's buried booty, caches of Confederate gold, mobsters who buried their takes in the desert outside Las Vegas, or dozens of other rumors and tall tales about hidden wealth. There are only a few known samples of Dutchman gold and as you would imagine, the owners who are in possession of these priceless pieces might have reasons for not wanting it tested. S1, Ep2. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. There is a spring and an old trail. Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". "As the story goes, Waltz met someone named Peralta who was looking for someone to return to his so-called family mine with him. My family lives in the Carolinas; if you care to send me an email would enjoy just talking to you. A discovery at the end of 2011 helped searchers focus on Tortilla Mountain: Hikers found a note in a metal can atop the peak that said: "Jesse Capen was here. You never know. Mike do we have the Dutchman mine, I believe, we really do, because of the overall entities we have, but we are not done gathering proof. So it goes we found it but went home When we find it again we wont mine it we just want loose bits we can find on the floor O wait yes i got the compass readings wrong let me just check with google as to where north, south, east, west are then i can give you the correct compass for looking in the direction that matches the clues stated by the Dutchman.
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