It tells the story of how five regular guys, all good friends, but not professional treasure hunters, against all odds go on an amazing journey of discovery together. But the gold find is intriguing for me nonetheless. He also said his shaft and the Mexicans shaft were very close together, but when you stood at either shaft you cannot see the other shaft. Jacob Waltz arrived in California about 1850. Like all good treasure stories, tragedy has followed in its wake. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. I have no heirs and have not been married in my life and after all my funeral expenses have been paid and one hundred dollars to some preacher of the gospel to say fare well at my grave sell all my property which is all in cash and stocks with E. F. Hutton Co., Phoenix, some in safety deposit box, and have this balance money to go in a research or some scientific proof of a soul of the human body which leaves at death I think in time their can be a Photograph of soul leaving the human at death, James Kidd.". Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. I am sure it would have made sense, that he was at her place. Kidd was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on July 18, 1879. Nickel/Gold and the only parts of natural Gold/Quarts are the inlays. I have been researching this since I was a young kid and are starting to now think of doing some legwork slowly and carefully. Jacob Waltz said: Most people tell us we should mine and keep quite, and protect it from the tourist who are not worthy. "The St. Johns herald. Believing Ruth was killed, rescuers had long given up hope of finding him alive. He was in a tight spot and thats why it took so long to find this young man.. Some of these are very important; for now, there are at least six that are extremely relevant. Yes! You will have a different outlook after doing your homework. For more than a century, adventurous souls have sought the Lost Dutchman Mine, and since 1891, more than a hundred people have claimed to find it. We know where there are several samples of the actual rich ore from the candlebox under Waltz Death Bed at Julia Thomas Place..and Julia was not at his side when he died. His cadaver was never found. In June 1931, just a day into his first attempt to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, the amateur prospector vanished without a trace. Thanks Jeff. Armed 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 in search of America . "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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Our guys have been training this summer with skilled climbers, two of which will accompany us on our next trip. 12. Yes! "For about 20 years, I hiked and explored the mountains on my own. Even though we were on site, it took us until our third trip to locate the entrance. Yes! Waltz said that at the head of a north-trending canyon you will find the ruins of an ancient Spanish house that sits hidden on a ledge, and that the climb up to it is so steep that you will not see it until you scale up onto the ledge that it sits on, as its stone walls lay before you. Apparently this was not possible at the time. And then we were able to spot a boot in a crevasse 35 feet off the floor, making it nearly impossible to see from any direction. One man found it in the Four Peaks and extracted several thousand dollars of ore back when gold was $20 an ounce. I wish you would take that back considering your health. Around 2002, I reconnected with a number of people and found a couple of guys who I felt comfortable with and trusted to go back into the mountains with. 15. "This is beyond obsessed," Burnett told the newspaper. I am getting a little ahead of myself, so back to the reason the LDGM has not until now been found. He would stay at his hotel, rest, shower and then head back out a couple of days in, a couple of days out. Your description sounds in line with others. There is a slow running spring that feeds into a hard rock pocket pool. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. Yes! 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. I am highly dyslexic and actually see backwards (in my brains eye), I am always getting phone numbers wrong when I try to dial even though I have it in front of me. But beware: These maps can be treacherous. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. Hi guys, if you have found the true mine well done, my only message is to stay safe as a lot of people have died trying to fine it or getting to places they think it is and as they say you cant take it with you. So we will see, how it ends. Do I think we have the LDM,,I do. Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Contact The Author. Join Facebook to connect with Wayne Tuttle and others you may know. See production, box office & company info. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them," Tuttle said. For 10 years, Jesse Capen, 35, a graveyard-shift bellhop at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, had studied myriad theories about the location of the Lost Dutchman gold mine, sought by treasure seekers since the 1870s. Armed 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 in search of Ame Armed 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 in search of America's deadliest treasure. And, there are some chisel marks. Yes! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Please dont ask my location. That is when Dick Holmes got the ore from the candlebox. * The cave Waltz and his partner most likely stayed in is above the mine and to the side. 7. "It's hard to put a value to it, but he said most of the gold was the richest ore source he'd ever seen. "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. We do not have a specific identification at this time, Gerchick said. You dont have to give away any locations, or show pictures that might give too much info. or redistributed. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Actually when we started that is what we thought I and found out there are a lot of issues. I look forward to reading your book and following your research! Waltz said he built a rock wall in the opening to hide it. She was out getting a doctor. Burnett said she believes her son was caught too far from camp that first day to make it back by sunset. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. EPISODE 2 The Mark of the X Wayne and the crew follow a 200-year-old map to a heart-shaped stone with an X carved on the face; an unexpected discovery awaits them. Theyre infatuated with all the lore and the history of the lost Dutchman mine and he was part of that.. Watch this video of the Dutch hunters following clues in the Peralta map: The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. And you are incorrect that if anyone found the mine they would be quietly be getting rich, it is not that simple. Waltz said that when he traveled there, he camped the night below the fort in a stand of Cottonwoods. Just one day into his journey, he disappeared. Skull found could be that of Wyoming hiker who disappeared in 2007, Treasure hunter who found Ship of Gold now sought by US Marshals, Snow hinders search for Wisconsin hiker missing in northwest Alaska. photo by Reddit user pretzeloverlord. I would like to go back and to a bit more investigating, however this location is on national forest land and I am told no prospecting is allowed unless one has the permits. Hello Jeff, I too am from Ohio and an heir of Jacob Walz. True! Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The show follows Dutch hunter Wayne Tuttle on his 40-year search for the Lost Dutchman mine. I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. Actually, it is probably about 80 to 100 yards. Hey Dallas, some good points of view. We will be posting some information about the book in an upcoming post. 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. , I am a big believer in fate, and I feel good about this.). All rights reserved. Many scholars believe there is link between the Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico. I wouldnt try selling a book without a LOT of proofs of your find. However surprising this was, the fact remains that many of the most discussed clues are not only true but accurate, which in many cases validates their source. After the land was ceded to the United States, the Peralta party was trespassing on U.S. soil. Dec. 4, 2009.". The first time we saw the tank was with one of our drones. I have ran a few buckets of material to confirm if there is a parent gold source up a particular canyon I have explored. I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. He died on October 25, 1891, after having been nursed by an acquaintance named Julia Thomas (she was usually described as a quadroon). Part of the reason for this is that the topography immediately surrounding the mine is so severe and dangerous that it can take days to explore short distances. He continued by saying that just below the mine is a tunnel the Mexicans dug, trying to come at the mine from below. Most stories place the gold in the vicinity of Weaver's Needle, a well known landmark. Where is your book? I was thinking she was his caretaking during his last six months, until the end, I should have been more specific, she was there for him, just not at the last minutes of his life. I would only reveal it to someone I could trust and right now that is no one. It was loosely named Lost Deutschman or Lost German Mine, and to this day, anyone who researches or tries to find the gold are generally referred to as Dutch hunters. By 1895, stories about the mine abounded, so much that they hit the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, leading a man named Adolph Ruth to his death. An untold number of prospectors have searched the Superstition Mountains for the mine. Arcana is the only one who has ever done this. Armed 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. 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. Gary congratulations on finding the mine, so if you have found the mine you of course you must know that there are things there that are over 750+ old. The book will not come out until we are through, with our research. So, what exactly does this mean? 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. Will I regret the day I can't get back in there? Its best for hikers and businesses that the mine not be disturbed and be left well enough alone. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. Aired on Feb 08, 2015. You are permitted to pick up small quantities of loose pieces of quartz matrix that contains gold. If we are discussing te same location, I can tell you where the inscription is. 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. At age 66, he went to the Superstitions alone, over the objections of his son and family. I knew where it had to be. Unable to proceed because of a broken leg, he probably died of starvation near the spot where the bottle was set on its journey.". There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of clues, from countless sources. "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. Mike one other thought, our story is just as much about our teams journey over the last 4-5 years as it is about finding the LDM.. He was secretive and standoffish, which is why no one knows much about him. Good Luck I hope you find out about your health, that is the most important thing.Thanks for your post. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. Full episodes of the current season can be viewed here. It looks down on the mine. Waltz said Then I went to the spring and followed the old Indian Trail up to the mine. Something that would make sense to only you and I because we have been to the site. Thanks Jeff. After recording we discovered some more information about what happened with Kidd's will. 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. Ruth injured his leg so severely in the process that he developed a lifelong limp. Hopefully after our fifth trip we will be at liberty to share more of the connected clues that we have. 8. The program is entertaining. The most recent was done this past spring. 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. I thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive. Three years ago, a Denver bellhop ventured into Arizonas Superstition Mountains determined to find the Lost Dutchmans Mine, an elusive, vast gold reserve that has lured prospectors since the 19th century. This type of testing is something we will be doing. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Not All Clues are about what Jacob Waltz said. Is there any more info about your book? Armed 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 in search of. The Peralta Stones and their importance will be one of the biggest shockers. I spoke with Greg Davis about asking the owner of the matchbox for a one time XRF scan, and perhaps also the one piece of ore said to be from the mine. 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. The known errors or misrepresentations from the writers of this show could be proved so as to clear up the water so to speak. Quick question: If the mine faces Northwest and you are standing in the mine entrance looking out how does a compass read 220? After an appeal, the court's decision was overridden and the money was split between the American Society for Psychical Research (two-thirds share) and the Psychical Research Foundation (one-third share). That is our goal not to mine, but hopefully to get some loose samples that can be tested . 2. In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. Recent posts have coincided nicely with the Travel Channel show Ghost Adventures. *After our third trip we learned that you can no longer fly drones in the Superstition Mountains; the Tonto National Forest does not allow it. The trail on the Stone Maps leads from the cliff above the Carved Priest on the floor to the Heart about 2000 yards south. When Waltz died, the 29-year-old Thomas sold her bakery, got a group together, and went searching for the mine. 5. Fences, 24-hour guard, and an onslaught of people wanting to get rich quick.