Tune in to "Legend. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 7. 9. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. 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. Just because no one has found the lost Dutchman . Thank you Matthew for the kind words and safe wishes. Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". We will be on site much longer and with a much larger crew. Someone want real proof, email me rogerrantz@Yahoo.com. I am somewhat doing that with our book. Yes! Or is it just a flat piece of rock that faces the mine? Sorry, but you havent found the Lost Dutchman Mine, Ill stake my Life on it. Mike, you are exactly correct we need a sample of the Quartz matrix, that matches Waitzs known examples. Secrets of the Lost Map - IMDb We need to bring a golf range finder on our fifth trip, to record distances. 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). Join Facebook to connect with Wayne Tuttle and others you may know. . Give this lots of thought before you open your mouth about where the mine is at. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, "Secrets of the Lost Map." The very reason I havent said anything is because of what it would do to the Superstition Mountains themselves. 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. First, I will list them, and then I will show some images from our site. Watch Legend of the Superstition Mountains Season 1 Episode 1 - MSN Even before the will was validated, the first claim to the estate came from the University of Life Church, Inc., Arizona, as an organization conducting research on scientific proof of the existence of a human soul. Jacob Waltz said: Searchers spotted a boot in steeper terrain above the day pack. He said before his partner was killed, they stayed in a cave above and across from the mine either 200 feet or 200 yards. 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. This makes sense, but there is also a time line here. 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. But our tale will be told honestly, and if we are wrong, that will be shared completely, it would be part of the story. That may be because he didnt have one. I might have possibly found something of interest? 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. Legend of the Superstition Mountains | Apple TV A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona.A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona.A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. Episode: File 0011: Baba Yaga's Dutchman House. Hello Jeff, I too am from Ohio and an heir of Jacob Walz. The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. 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. Note, the 300 or so clues that Everyone says are part of the LDM clues well thats Hogwash. On Saturday, years after Capens Jeep, wallet, backpack and cellphone were found by hikers, volunteers from the Superstition Search and Rescue finally located what they believe is Capens body. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Located east of Phoenix, the Superstition Mountains stretch across 160,000 acres of desert, and somewhere in these almost supernatural-looking canyons is a reported gold mine worth several hundred millions of dollars. 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. Perhaps we can meet sometime. You dont have to give away any locations, or show pictures that might give too much info. This is not a substantiated story but it's been told many times. "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. My guess from what we have seen so far is the make- up of the gold will be different. Just one day into his journey, he disappeared. We had the correct location, we had the mine site, and if the legend was correct there had to be a stone house at the head of the north trending canyon. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of clues, from countless sources. This search has claimed many lives and spawned multiple rumors and tall tales that keep people like Tuttle still searching. and with one day to go (Sundays singles matches). Where is your book? Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". Regards Matthew. Our Trek watches will not measure as the crow flies. 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. Waltz worked as a miner on the San Gabriel River for a man named Ruben Blakney. The hearings were presided over by Judge Robert L. Myers of the Supreme Court of Maricopa County and occupied 90 days and some 800,000 words of testimony. I believe other people who most likely were there said 200 feet or 200 yards? 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. i found everything, and i got millionaires involved. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Ive also seen the other maps he made forgeries of such as the Julia Thomas map and the profile map. Some of these are very important; for now, there are at least six that are extremely relevant. And people have been hunting for the mine since 1892. So we will see, how it ends. Could I be wrong of course anything is possible . Mike. Good Luck I hope you find out about your health, that is the most important thing.Thanks for your post. I need to be more careful because details are important, especially, when it comes to the LDM saga. 5. 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. When he returned, his partner, Weisner, was dead.". I restarted my research in the latter part of August 2017 and kept to only what Jacob Waltz mentioned as clues. 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. Relax and chill, you may find out you could actually be entertained. So, what are the clues? Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. 15 Feb. 2015. You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. Maps. His parents recognized the teeth they had paid dentists to repair, but they couldn't find their son's dentist. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. I wonder how many people would spend over 3 million dollars of their OWN money to try and fool those who watch the program. Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. We call em Dutch hunters out here, said Superstition Search and Rescue Director Robert Cooper. Our wilderness doesnt appear to have any gold in it, but a lot of people believe there is., Starwood Hotels and Resorts Area Managing Director Tom Curley said in a statement that the company is "relieved for the friends and family of Jesse Capen that his body presumably has been found.". I will also inform you about what Jacob Waltz stated No Miner will ever find my Mine. Finder of this note please give to Howard Peterson. 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. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. They were all but toast and went on to pull -off a huge upset. Dec. 4, 2009.". 0:57. He was secretive and standoffish, which is why no one knows much about him. 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. 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. Tragicomically, she and her team passed over two enormous gold mines on their search for the Lost Dutchman Mine, which they didn't find. Im sorry to burst your bubble there buddy but the Dutchman has already been found 10 years ago. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. History is replete with other people that have looked but not found the LDM. Henry your post is giving me chills, thank you so much for sharing. But like Ben Crenshaw said in the 1999 Ryder Cup matches live on TV after Saturdays, matches. Hey Mike, you are correct, Julia was not there, when he actually passed away, some say he was at her the house, or place behind the ice cream parlor, his adobe some say it was at his adobe house. This was totally unanticipated. I'm probably more patient and cautious. I am not sure what legally disabled in your case means, but because of the earthquake, you need repelling gear to get up to the site, plus it takes more than one person, to get that done. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. Walter Beach was Kidd's prospecting and mining partner for more than twenty years. That is our goal not to mine, but hopefully to get some loose samples that can be tested . 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. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. Even though we were on site, it took us until our third trip to locate the entrance. Our guys have been training this summer with skilled climbers, two of which will accompany us on our next trip. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, \"Secrets of the Lost Map.\"#LegendoftheSuperstitionMountains Subscribe for more from Legend of the Superstition Mountains and other great The HISTORY Channel shows:https://histv.co/SubscribeToHistoryFind out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:http://www.history.com/shows/Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content:History Newsletter: www.history.com/newsletterWebsite - http://www.history.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTwitter - https://twitter.com/historyThe HISTORY Channel is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. YES! Me personally, I dont think Jacob had his own mine, he did state no one will ever find my mine. Believing Ruth was killed, rescuers had long given up hope of finding him alive. Jeff. 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. After 3 months of new research, I located the Jacob Waltzs trail, where it started and where it ended. It had to be up there. Is there any more info about your book? based on rumour and hearsay upon hearsay. In 2013, the remains of a man who went missing near the mountains in late winter 2009 were finally discovered. 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. Trekking through the Superstition Mountains in search of gold: After 40 years of avoiding a variety of Superstition Mountain perils -- poisonous snakes, scorpion stings, rifle bullets (from rival gold hunters) -- how much longer can Tuttle, now 50, continue his elusive quest? The LDM has been found over the years by 170 different people and in 170 different locations throughout the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper), This map shows the area in the southern portion of Arizona's Superstition Mountains where a body believed to be Capen's was found Saturday in a tight spot roughly 35 feet off the ground. "For about 20 years, I hiked and explored the mountains on my own. 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. Hopefully we have a mild winter. He worked [the] graveyard [shift] and he mostly keep to himself, hotel employee Terry Reyes told FoxNews.com. (and this is most important! It was on July 19, 1861, in the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Jacob Waltz became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America. In the book I am trying to let people who are not LDM junkies like us, or have never heard of the LDM, understand from our point of view, as improbable as it may be, that five regular guys from Ohio, would be doing what we are doing much less finding something. Most of our time on this trip was spent exploring around the mine site. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Id love to go on an expedition to search around and try to solve the mystery and take in the beauty of this creation. Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine - Wikipedia 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. Meet Wayne Tuttle. I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. all the monuments weavers needle, bullpass, dagger, horse head, are five miles in size. My research has gone back as far as the Hohokam (l-CE to 1450), a mysterious and little-known group of ancient Indians. We just need to see the raw ore to be real believers , I started hunting in the Sups back in the late 1970s with some of the locals!! It is much more difficult than anyone can imagen, the next post will talk about that issue. We had been out there searching nearly every weekend for three years and this particular time we were scouring an area where a small daypack was located and had a few articles in it and we started scouring the cliffs, Cooper told FoxNews.com. On our next trip in October of 2016 we got one of the drones up the canyon and have some great 4k images, but they are proprietary for now and will be used in our book. It reads, "This is my first and only will and is dated the second of January, 1946. 1. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Much of my research on the Superstition Mountains and its history, however, has been on the time of Spanish Conquest and New Spain, tracing those and related events forward up into the early 20th century. They were friendly, and he gave her hints about the mine's location. Yes! (Courtesy: Robert Cooper) Three years ago, a Denver bellhop ventured into Arizona's Superstition Mountains determined to find the Lost Dutchman's Mine, an elusive, vast gold reserve that. All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. He has a website on how over 15 years he worked out the historical references plus the geology. There was no sign that Jesse had been shot. I knew where it was supposed to be. For now, we will share some meaningful images, but for security reasons we cannot show everything that we have. 15. I think you will enjoy the 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 America's deadliest treasure. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. We will be posting some information about the book in an upcoming post. True! You are exactly correct, about Julia being gone the moment he died, I guess I was thinking of new people to the Dutchman Story, and I was think figuratively, that she was him ( in spirit until the end). Jeff. Best of luck. He prospected and worked as a miner in the mother lode country of California for eleven years. The Lost Dutchman Mine: A Mystery Solved? - Sharlot Hall Museum Like all good treasure stories, tragedy has followed in its wake. 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. Has the Lost Dutchman Mine Been Found? - True West Magazine 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. 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. The mine has never been found. 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. 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. 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. In the desert these are called water tanks. He died on October 13, 1891 and was buried in the Southwest corner of City Cemetery. Months after the search was abandoned, The Mesa Journal-Tribune reported the new discovery on Jan. 8, 1932. Jesse's skeleton was found 60 miles east of Phoenix on 4,892-foot Tortilla Mountain. Also, the remarks concerning 'The Curse of Oak Island' is way off base. Yes! Recent posts have coincided nicely with the Travel Channel show Ghost Adventures. Thank you. 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. On our next trip our goal is to reach one area we have not, as yet been able to penetrate.. Written documentation, including books, historical documentationboth Jesuit and Spanish records (diaries, journals and secretarial expedition logs). Yes! You only have to submit ore from the two gold sources Waltz described that were in his mine. Gold makes people do crazy stuff, like shooting at people ect. 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.". If you climb some distance above my mine you can see to the south a sharp peak (Weavers Needle). 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. The Lost Dutchman Mine - True West Magazine An autopsy took place on Tuesday, she said, and the results are expected to take weeks. My oh my! I am not sure of the original source, but it has been said that below the cave is a water tank. Legal Statement. Yes! In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. We show photos that will not give away the site, but that do correlate things to our site. In Mrs Corbins book, she mentioned Jacob Waltz saying he covered the tunnel entrance with a large rock inside the canyon so no one could get into the canyon easily. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. Do I think we have the LDM,,I do. I am usually not an emotional person. The first time we saw the tank was with one of our drones. The gold belongs to the indians,rightfully they been protecting it for ever.Jacob Waltz must of been a very nice man,with a pure heart, walking the right road for the indians to let him take what gold he needed.most men would try to get all the gold,and probally would not live long after that, All of you have enjoyed the romance of the search, but a Mining Engineer has found ithes giving a presentation on the Feb. 24th 2020 at a Mining Engineers Convention in Phoenix, AZ.. If there was no stone house then, dammit it, it had to be but if I couldnt find. Please dont ask my location. Clues to The Lost Dutcman Mine Thanks Jeff. He said you can be twenty feet from my mine and you will not have any idea where it is. All these guys think they found it or know the answer.. I look forward to reading your book and following your research! Our guys made two attempts to get up to the house but were stymied. 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. Yes! 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. Yes! Waltz said he camped up above where the Mexicans camped on the Horses Saddle. the I also am a big believer in fate, and I have good feeling. There is a slow running spring that feeds into a hard rock pocket pool. 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. Both were seeking the mythical Lost Jesuit treasure and it created a contentious situation between the two camps. The whole story was concocted to give cover to Jacob Waltz, Enjoyed your post-Gary. 10,323 views Nov 10, 2018 227 Dislike Share Save Terry Carter 40.2K subscribers Wayne Tuttle. I thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive. 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. Kidd was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on July 18, 1879. After the finale of their first season, they never returned for a second season. 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 Curse on the Canyon is real but wasnt made by Jacob Waltz. Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). 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. Jesse had been 6 feet 4 inches tall. 2) Ive seen the drawings and preliminary sketches that Tumlinson made for creating the stone maps. ggriffin@flprospects.com. "I'm sitting under a tree in a creek with leg broke, I've got to have help quick. I have been able to piece together much of the overreaching story. Part of HuffPost News. 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. The window to find it is rapidly closing. To my surprise and delight I did pan out a few flakes and some fines from that material. "Find Bottle Floating in Salt River Bearing Note Signed by Missing Miner," the headline read. The episode on the LDM which aired on November 15th and possibly other dates and times, adds a little color to other LDM asides. No one has found, or at least shared, any viable proof that matches the man-made or natural clues. I think it is fun to explore the Superstition Wilderness and can be quite challenging. (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. It was best I was alone. 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? All rights reserved. "Delbert Daley of Miami retrieved the bottle but returned it to the river, not connecting the name with the lost prospector. Jacob and partner, Jacob Weiser, apparently discovered the mine and spent years excavating it for gold. History Premieres LEGEND OF THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS Tonight "..Jack Sanfelice's Lost Duchman story among the most read stories of 2014 of East Valley Independent Newspaper " Read more 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 wouldnt try selling a book without a LOT of proofs of your find. 10. The location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. 11. Body of man who hunted legendary 'Lost Dutchman's' gold mine believed Barry Storm's book did more than anything yet to perpetuate the mythical Lost Dutchman Mine. 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)! In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. Where is the Lost Dutchman Mine? People have searched for it to no "As the story goes, Waltz met someone named Peralta who was looking for someone to return to his so-called family mine with him. 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. He spent a considerable amount of time poking through the east edges of the Superstitions. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. We do only what is permitted which includes not mining for gold. He took a month off to go search for the treasure.. Stories of hidden gold and treasure dot the landscape of the U.S. like it's part of our national identity. you havent even got near to the mine or you would have kept your mouths hut until you had mined some of it at least. They won almost every match on Sunday. Burnett said she believes her son was caught too far from camp that first day to make it back by sunset. I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. 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.
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