See more in Season 1, Episode 1, "Secrets of the Lost Map." 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. Nevertheless, it is there. Thank you. Most people tell us we should mine and keep quite, and protect it from the tourist who are not worthy. Probably, because I've had such a good time being in those mountains.". , I am a big believer in fate, and I feel good about this.). By now, wide-spread press coverage had resulted in claims to the estate from a number of individuals and organizations, including the Parapsychology Foundation, the Psychical Research Foundation, and the Neurological Sciences Foundation of the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Stars Keenan Johnston Mark Dodson Frank Augustine See production, box office & company info Watch on History S1 Go to history.com More watch options Add to Watchlist 27 User reviews Episodes 6 Top-rated *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. Waltz said there is trick to his trail and no miner will ever find his mine. Yes! Capen, who had worked at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for more than a decade, had ventured to the area at least two other times in the past decade in search of the mine. I think it is fun to explore the Superstition Wilderness and can be quite challenging. I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. It was never Peraltas Mining the North Trending Canyon, it has been Jesuit Priests and there is way more Jesuit Treasure than just a few Holy Artifacts. If that passes, then we can XRF Test it. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Another issue is that researching historical information has been very fruitful, so we continue to put efforts in this area and are often surprised and rewarded by what we learn that is relevant to our discovery. It would be a safe place if you are aloneyou have the high ground. He would stay at his hotel, rest, shower and then head back out a couple of days in, a couple of days out. (and this is most important! We show photos that will not give away the site, but that do correlate things to our site. Eventually a decision of October 20, 1967, awarded the Kidd funds to the Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona. 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. 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. There is a slow running spring that feeds into a hard rock pocket pool. We will be posting some information about the book in an upcoming post. 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. YES! Jacob and partner, Jacob Weiser, apparently discovered the mine and spent years excavating it for gold. How do you not get discovered with a large search party while returning to LDGM? I am legally Disabled but managed to get in without too much difficulty. When he returned, his partner, Weisner, was dead.". Other than the Hank Dandrea map it is one of the only original surviving maps out there that can be tested. Jeff. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. We took a compass reading, and when looking directly out of the mine opening, it reads 220 degrees, and late in the day the sun does shine into the mine. 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. "Find Bottle Floating in Salt River Bearing Note Signed by Missing Miner," the headline read. 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. Over the last five years I have read close to 100 books plus other literary and research material regarding the history of the Superstition Mountains and its many inhabitants and visitors. Actually, it is probably about 80 to 100 yards. The book is done to this point and I am reaching and writing most everyday. This was two months ago.". Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". Read more. 8. S1, Ep2. 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 . In the early 1900s Ruth was an amateur prospector in that he had never found gold but had been seeking it for it for years. That will give the exact mineral content of the tested ore. Tuttle added that Waltz took what he could, covered everything up and returned to Phoenix. They allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstition Mountains. 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. 15 Feb. 2015. 1. You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. Our Trek watches will not measure as the crow flies. Like all good treasure stories, tragedy has followed in its wake. Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. One good pic would make it so Scotty, Well since the intervention of Google Earth and using the pony for your map you can almost pinpoint it within 500 feet. Im sorry to burst your bubble there buddy but the Dutchman has already been found 10 years ago. The first test for authentic LDM Ore. Jeff.. , The Dutchman was a fence for stollen gold from both the military private payrolls mining sources. He has a website on how over 15 years he worked out the historical references plus the geology. I have ran a few buckets of material to confirm if there is a parent gold source up a particular canyon I have explored. [The lost mine] is the reason why he went there. 2. The most recent was done this past spring. Apparently this was not possible at the time. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. 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. I think it will interesting and also fun read. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year . "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Rumor has it that he killed like 30 people. If you're not up to trying your luck trekking into the Superstition Mountains, looking for that still-elusive -- and historically dangerous -- multi-million-dollar windfall, there's always your less-perilous local lottery. History is filled with stories of buried fortunes, sometimes concealed in dangerous places. He worked [the] graveyard [shift] and he mostly keep to himself, hotel employee Terry Reyes told FoxNews.com. Lost Dutchman Mine, a 1989 video game for various platforms. The Head of the Canyon, said by Jacob Waltz, which in fact is a large rock carved exactly like a mans head in front of the cave. As you probably guessed, they were fakes. Consider: if you find the mine do not make public its location. . 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. Id love to go on an expedition to search around and try to solve the mystery and take in the beauty of this creation. The key is samples which need to match the quartz matrix which he had under his bed. On May 6, 1965, the Court of Maricopa County, Arizona, declared the will fully acceptable for probate. I expected some things would fit but that a lot would be misinformation from all the years of hash and rehash. (Actually, I believe he most likely said we stayed in a cave that looked down on the mine.) I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth/legend. When we are done, I will be shocked if we are wrong, but will be honest about everything. Well, if you did then you would know that Jacob Waltz used a tunnel to climb inside of that took him into the canyon, not his canyon but Jesuit Priests Canyon. Question gentlemen Have you found the Elephant head carved out of solid rock marking the entrance to the canyon, where Jacob says you have to climb up into the canyon?? Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Secrets of the Lost Map (2015) in Australia? 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. So if you have found it share something with me without giving away the location. And Jacob Waltz cache just feet from both. Jesse Capen, 35, had made finding the hidden treasure an obsession fueled by more than 100 books and maps on the legendary and perhaps nonexistent mine named for German immigrant Jacob "The Dutchman" Waltz. Some of our high-tech images are proprietary and cannot be shown at this time, others are exclusive to our book and others, again for security reasons, cannot be shown at this time. 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. In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. is jewelry grade gold. As far as the book, it is concerned, it will be different than, the others I have seen it will as much, about our journey, and how our story ends and it will truthful no matter how it ends. Let's back up, all the way to earlier in the 1800s to meet a man named Jacob Waltz, a German immigrant who is the progenitor of this tale. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. The first time we saw the tank was with one of our drones. And no one is stringing honest people along.. Check your local listings. After five years of research and four expeditions, Arcana Exploration has not only found the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, but has been able to match the most accepted clues with the physical evidence on the ground. Several years after Kidd's disappearance, it was discovered that he left a half-million dollar fortune behind. https://superstitionmountainmuseum.org/exhibits/jacob-waltz-lost-dutchman-exhibit/#:~:text=If%20Waltz%20had%20a%20rich,the%20home%20of%20Julia%20Thomas. In fact, none of clues match the Goldfield location. 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. My oh my! A Murky Origin Story The whole story was concocted to give cover to Jacob Waltz, Enjoyed your post-Gary. There was no sign that Jesse had been shot. An untold number of prospectors have searched the Superstition Mountains for the mine. I am sure it would have made sense, that he was at her place. The known errors or misrepresentations from the writers of this show could be proved so as to clear up the water so to speak. A copy of Estee Conasters The Sterling Legend: The Facts Behind the Lost Dutchman Mine billed as the definitive work on the lost mine was found in his tent. 2. Ive only been following it over the last few years and I truly hope you have found the exact mine that Waltz was talking about. And heck yea we want book sales, that is the best way to market and possibly get additional revenue. Alot of people have been finding all these mines and no one has found any large high grade ore deposits so why would his mine be any different. I knew where it had to be. 1. I believe her place was either attached to or behind her ice cream parlor, I have read different versions of that. Waltz said he built a rock wall in the opening to hide it. Henry your post is giving me chills, thank you so much for sharing. Bryan. He said before his partner was killed, they stayed in a cave above and across from the mine either 200 feet or 200 yards. . All rights reserved. If you produce the ore samples, we can examine the crystalline structure of the quartz. Cant wait to hear more about this trip. The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. "For about 20 years, I hiked and explored the mountains on my own. For sure I will show that reading so there is no skepticism. I have researched many aspects of the story in archives, others in the mountains, and some around campfires after a few shots of Tequila or Fireball (you know who you are)! 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. 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. Written documentation, including books, historical documentationboth Jesuit and Spanish records (diaries, journals and secretarial expedition logs). The location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It could also be said that you could do the same type of research on 'The Legends of Superstition Mountain' and you might come out with a different attitude also. I can understand that. This is true, but there is something most people do not realize about this clue! We know what we have, and it is more that just a piece of ground. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, It was on July 19, 1861, in the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Jacob Waltz became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America. 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. Mike. Testing today is much more accurate than the last time the Dutchman gold samples were lab tested. Thank you Jeff. If so did you get any indication they might be removing traces of human activity to revert the area to a more natural wilderness state? Ive walked to the entrance of the mine turned around to see the 3 faces carved into the wall 200 yards away. Ruth.". I am more researcher and a Prospector and I am no Miner, but I found not only his Mine but a Huge Treasure. Senator McCain of AZ had the rules changed for Resolution so they could mine in restricted areas. Best of luck. 15 Feb. 2015. 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. But the mine remains shrouded in mystery, so much so that it might not exist at all. Yes! His cadaver was never found. We are confident in what we have. Thanks Jeff. Quick question: If the mine faces Northwest and you are standing in the mine entrance looking out how does a compass read 220? This is one thing the government does not want to have to deal with. I know your posts on Treasurenet and I know you know your stuff, Thank You for thoughts and good luck wishes. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. 14. Walter Beach was Kidd's prospecting and mining partner for more than twenty years. Yes! Forget anything pertaining to Peraltas, because thats part of the ongoing lie. 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. But when his son, who worked in Mexico, found a map that might lead to an Arizona gold mine, Ruth couldn't resist. All these guys think they found it or know the answer.. He continued by saying that just below the mine is a tunnel the Mexicans dug, trying to come at the mine from below. So, what are the clues? Did Jacob Waltz actually find a gold mine, or did a story about a small find of gold latch onto people's minds, driving them mad with thoughts of treasure? The Latin Heart is a Treasure Trove of individual vaults set in the shape of a Heart, which was made from the tailings of the 9 plus mines in the canyon. 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. Jacob Waltz arrived in California about 1850. See production, box office & company info. As we reach these adjacent plateaued spaces we continue to search for additional onsite entities that are of interest. This type of testing is something we will be doing. After the finale of their first season, they never returned for a second season. 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. He never returned. You may be close to the mine as many floks hike right past it. Hunting for the Lost Dutchman is typically a one-man journey, but lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle is breaking with tradition and partnering with a team of experts to follow a newly. After the land was ceded to the United States, the Peralta party was trespassing on U.S. soil. It was best I was alone. Thanks Kal for the interest. "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. "The St. Johns herald. Weiser was killed by Apaches, who lived in the area, or according to some, by Waltz himself. So we will see, how it ends. From the mine you can see four peaks, but it looks like one peak. All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. But the gold find is intriguing for me nonetheless. What we can share for now is some documentation that will not give away mines location, or that is not proprietary to our book. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. Legal Statement. Id send pics . The very reason I havent said anything is because of what it would do to the Superstition Mountains themselves. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-contributor/2016/05/13/mesa-history-ruth-mystery-only-deepens-findings-remains/84344690/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vcTFEXMUJM&feature=emb_title, https://www.denverpost.com/2013/01/04/denver-mans-search-for-lost-dutchman-mine-likely-ended-in-fall/, https://www.ranker.com/list/lost-dutchman-treasure-disappearances/lyra-radford, https://www.thelostdutchmangoldmine.com/lost-dutchman/james-kidd-missing/, Many people believe the slayings could be connected to the, Apparently, stumbling across skulls is a regular occurrence in the. And in the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix Arizona, rockhounds and treasure hunters have been searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine since 1892. Hopefully we have a mild winter. His disappearance was reported on December 29, 1949, but probably would have been reported sooner had someone cared enough to notice he was gone. That may be because he didnt have one. Something that would make sense to only you and I because we have been to the site. This is not a substantiated story but it's been told many times. 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. Your email address will not be published. With the Knife or Sword beside it. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them, 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. "If the final word from Ruth is authentic it tends to discount the theory that he was murdered for the map he possessed. Everytime I found positive information in the office I always made a trip out to Arizona. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We will be on site much longer and with a much larger crew. According to the History channel, "Thousands have tried and failed to decode the series of cryptic clues said to lead to the fortune, leaving a trail of bodies and blood for anyone who has gotten too close to the truth.". Yes! Maybe he stole it from other miners or was given it for political reasons or possibly worked/paid for it. As youre aware, the only way to prove its the LDM is to compare it with existing ore, which even then isnt a %100 percent verification. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. Yes! He said if you find this house at the head of a steep north-trending canyon you are not far from the mine. Its all here: https://mollymarieprospect.com, Jeff, with regards to my suspected site (suspecting it to be the same as yours), I feel impelled to ask if your expeditions have seen NFS people around the mine? He said the mine lies in a north trending canyon that is shaded most of the day. Here is the thing Mike I have seen everything found and presented before, compared to what we have( and we are not done) and it not close. 1) the XRF has been done on the matchbox. It's considered to be the most famous "lost mine" in the U.S. and yet, it's never been found. Burnett said she believes her son was caught too far from camp that first day to make it back by sunset. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. I mean that sincerely. Here is what encyclopedia.com has to say: In January 1964 official examination of Kidd's papers disclosed assets totaling $174,065.69 and a will written in Phoenix, Arizona. To me it just sounds to good to be true. My guess from what we have seen so far is the make- up of the gold will be different. 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. "He is greatly missed by his fellow associates at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel," he said. Meanwhile two Canadians, claiming to be blood brothers of Kidd, contested the will. It reads, "This is my first and only will and is dated the second of January, 1946. In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. I thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive. Hello Jeff, I too am from Ohio and an heir of Jacob Walz. These and other clues will be grouped into three main categories. We have some great video of this canyon in 4k with the drone, but it is proprietary to our book and for now we cannot share it. Will I regret the day I can't get back in there? Beach died in 1947, leaving Kidd alone to travel from his work to home and to his mining claims somewhere west of the Miami area. 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. Then late one night (2am) sitting at my desk alone in a darkened office there it was. All rights reserved. Actually when we started that is what we thought I and found out there are a lot of issues. Market data provided by Factset. We need to find some loose, we cannot chisel any, I am sure we will find some loose samples. 0:57. "Delbert Daley of Miami retrieved the bottle but returned it to the river, not connecting the name with the lost prospector. He had no family and a ridiculous sum of money - mostly from investments - but where he got the cash to invest in the first place remains unknown. And in some ways, it is. I found the dagger, needle, and horsehead to be over five miles in size. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! She speculates that he slipped off a ledge and tumbled to his death. It looks down on the mine. The rich will merely bribe the government and the entire superstition mountains will be ruined. Why not post a high res picture of 2 foot thick Gold Ore Vein Waltz said it had? Yes! You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! I have been researching this since I was a young kid and are starting to now think of doing some legwork slowly and carefully. 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. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. Meet Wayne Tuttle. There is a spring and an old trail. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. I can tell you its extremely hard to get into this canyon. 4. and with one day to go (Sundays singles matches). It took many turns to throw off people that might try to follow him to his mine. 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). Or is it just a flat piece of rock that faces the mine? 5. Even though you cant have the gold it still would be great to be recognized as the one solving this. It was known by several prospectors along Pinto Creek, in the early days, Beach and Kidd prospected the eastern end of the Superstition Wilderness Area. He was secretive and standoffish, which is why no one knows much about him. Legend tells of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine hidden somewhere within the 160,000 acres of brutal Arizona desert known as the "Superstition Mountains." . The XRF results should be on Unexplained and Unexplored tomorrow night Sunday November 17th on Science channel. Cari Gerchick, communications director for Arizonas Maricopa County, told FoxNews.com that the body is currently classified as unidentified. The window to find it is rapidly closing. 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. . (Courtesy: Robert Cooper), On Saturday, years after Capens Jeep, wallet, backpack and cellphone were found in his tent by hikers, volunteers from the Superstition Search and Rescue finally located what they believe is Capens body. 6. Even though we were on site, it took us until our third trip to locate the entrance. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. Jesse Capen's hunt for the elusive mine became a deadly obsession. More petitions flooded into the court, some of them merely facetious and invalid, others from reputable organizations like the American Society for Psychical Research. Its all very intriguing. You only have to submit ore from the two gold sources Waltz described that were in his mine. Research the Resolution Mining Co near Miami Az and youll see how it will happen. At age 66, he went to the Superstitions alone, over the objections of his son and family. 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. I cannot and Will not give out locations or coordinates to the location of this canyon, because it it ever got out every yahoo in the country would be running wild and destroying everything inside that is well over 174-200 years old. Note, the 300 or so clues that Everyone says are part of the LDM clues well thats Hogwash.