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. Eric "the real deal" Deleel is original from a little town in northern New York called Massena. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of clues, from countless sources. Other reports say that Kidd was in poor health when he paid someone to go out with him to his claim in the Superstition Mountains and leave him there to perish. But knowing what you know, I think Mike, you would be taken aback if you could see what we have so far. They were all but toast and went on to pull -off a huge upset. That will give the exact mineral content of the tested ore. On May 6, 1965, the Court of Maricopa County, Arizona, declared the will fully acceptable for probate. The known errors or misrepresentations from the writers of this show could be proved so as to clear up the water so to speak. Everything else 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. All rights reserved. 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. True! 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? You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. Then late one night (2am) sitting at my desk alone in a darkened office there it was. "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. But when his son, who worked in Mexico, found a map that might lead to an Arizona gold mine, Ruth couldn't resist. And I can tell from what you are describing we are not in the same place as you. I too an am explorer, member of prospecting clubs and am very connected to the community. I need to be more careful because details are important, especially, when it comes to the LDM saga. But I might to Clay Worst if I were to ever have the chance. 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 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. But our tale will be told honestly, and if we are wrong, that will be shared completely, it would be part of the story. 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. 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. Because of the sheer volume of this information I will first address some of the clues accredited to him and connect that information with what we have found at our land-site. based on rumour and hearsay upon hearsay. 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. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. They were friendly, and he gave her hints about the mine's location. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Just because no one has found the lost Dutchman . Lost Dutchman Gold Mine: Does 'X' Mark The Spot? He spent a considerable amount of time poking through the east edges of the Superstitions. Some nuttier than others. And in some ways, it is. "If the final word from Ruth is authentic it tends to discount the theory that he was murdered for the map he possessed. Just one day into his journey, he disappeared. I have been researching this since I was a young kid and are starting to now think of doing some legwork slowly and carefully. I would only reveal it to someone I could trust and right now that is no one. And Jacob Waltz cache just feet from both. After 3 months of new research, I located the Jacob Waltzs trail, where it started and where it ended. We call em Dutch hunters out here, said Superstition Search and Rescue Director Robert Cooper. With the Knife or Sword beside it. The author wrote that he believed the mine was realBUT! Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. 3. "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. (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. If you do find the mine Well know. Your description sounds in line with others. Lost Dutchman Treasure Hunter Wayne Tuttle was followed around by the History Channel. One of the forms for this testing is Laser ablation with a mass Spectrometer. Id send pics . 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. I have been reading up and watching everyones YouTube videos. Waltz said he camped up above where the Mexicans camped on the Horses Saddle. 9. . Arcana Exploration has done this; keep in mind that we continue to find new things that match. 10,323 views Nov 10, 2018 227 Dislike Share Save Terry Carter 40.2K subscribers Wayne Tuttle. Please bring back the show!!! Boy I had to sit here for a while let me just say I think you will be surprised, Promise me when the books comes out that you send it to me, I would like to write something personal in there for you, what you wrote here to me truly makes it special I want to make sure the guys see what you wrote. I believe her place was either attached to or behind her ice cream parlor, I have read different versions of that. When he returned, his partner, Weisner, was dead.". i found everything, and i got millionaires involved. The key is samples which need to match the quartz matrix which he had under his bed. This again is correct, but you have to see the place to understand what he meant. Thank you. 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. Tuttle's been on a 40-year quest pursuing this potentially large "pot" of gold at the end of a rainbow. 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. The lost Breyfogle mine, also one of the most famous lost mines of all, was found and is today known as the Amargosa mine in CA. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. Many scholars believe there is link between the Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico. He was just too excited about the possibility of a quick discovery. 2. Hopefully we have a mild winter. Henry I know that a lot of folks have thought they have found the mine, but.and I have to stop here for a minute and think what I want to say .. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. 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. "For about 20 years, I hiked and explored the mountains on my own. 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. 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. Ive walked to the entrance of the mine turned around to see the 3 faces carved into the wall 200 yards away. His cadaver was never found. The location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. 5. Until now, that is. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. 8. "All of a sudden - out of the blue - they found him," David Capen said. The clues that are most generally accepted by Dutchman scholars are a good place to start, and it will make the most sense to start with the clues that pertain more directly with Jacob Waltz. At the time of his search, Waltz was living in Phoenix, reportedly on land owned by Julia Thomas, a local bakery owner. (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. Truth or writers taking leave way it doesn't matter. He prospected and worked as a miner in the mother lode country of California for eleven years. In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. Jeff. Actually when we started that is what we thought I and found out there are a lot of issues. We get at least three or four every year. "This is beyond obsessed," Burnett told the newspaper. I mean that sincerely. The bottom line is if we do have the mine, our story will be one that will be of interest or it will not. I think that, now, it might be worth $200 million. We do only what is permitted which includes not mining for gold. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. The mine has never been found. Yes! THERE ARE IN FACT FORTUITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, of the natural kind, that have assisted Mother Nature in keeping some of the most important clues from being matched to any boots on the ground. He estimates the mine could be worth over 200 million dollars in today's money. You dont have to give away any locations, or show pictures that might give too much info. First off, there was never going to be a sign that says, Welcome to the Lost MineProperty of Jacob Waltz. You never know. It's considered to be the most famous "lost mine" in the U.S. and yet, it's never been found. 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?? Weiser was killed by Apaches, who lived in the area, or according to some, by Waltz himself. 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 think it is fun to explore the Superstition Wilderness and can be quite challenging. 1. 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. The Peralta Stones and their importance will be one of the biggest shockers. Jeff. Both were seeking the mythical Lost Jesuit treasure and it created a contentious situation between the two camps. There may still be gold to be found, but not likely enough to get rich on. We know what we have, and it is more that just a piece of ground. 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. 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. Me personally, I dont think Jacob had his own mine, he did state no one will ever find my mine. Searchers spotted a boot in steeper terrain above the day pack. . Cooper said Capen's undoing was likely the result of heading out in search of lost gold alone. I'm probably more patient and cautious. Thanks Jeff. He died on October 13, 1891 and was buried in the Southwest corner of City Cemetery. It reads, "This is my first and only will and is dated the second of January, 1946. Apparently this was not possible at the time. My guess from what we have seen so far is the make- up of the gold will be different. Most stories place the gold in the vicinity of Weaver's Needle, a well known landmark. It would be a safe place if you are aloneyou have the high ground. I thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. *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. 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). 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.". 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. Regards, Julie. In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. For sure I will show that reading so there is no skepticism. Jeff. Someone want real proof, email me rogerrantz@Yahoo.com. Yes! Henry your post is giving me chills, thank you so much for sharing. Sorry, but you havent found the Lost Dutchman Mine, Ill stake my Life on it. 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? 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. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. See production, box office & company info. The whole story was concocted to give cover to Jacob Waltz, Enjoyed your post-Gary. * The cave Waltz and his partner most likely stayed in is above the mine and to the side. A green horn just goes out there and finds the best mine. This is not a substantiated story but it's been told many times. Jacob Waltz died in 1891. The Latin Heart or The Heart of Jesus is what was carved on the Stone Maps. Waltz said Then I went to the spring and followed the old Indian Trail up to the mine. I might have possibly found something of interest? 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Yes! Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). 0:57. (and this is most important! After recording we discovered some more information about what happened with Kidd's will. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them," Tuttle said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Is there any more info about your book? 3) the map Frank Fish had was one of two maps he located in Mexico through the Peralta family. I have ran a few buckets of material to confirm if there is a parent gold source up a particular canyon I have explored. They won almost every match on Sunday. Probably, because I've had such a good time being in those mountains.". The episode on the LDM which aired on November 15th and possibly other dates and times, adds a little color to other LDM asides. Whether it be boulders, bandits, cliffs, the weather, or a curse, no gold is worth the risk. See production, box office & company info, Entertaining show no matter what the errors. in the canyon. He said that he too tried to dig a mine just above them, but as the Mexicans had said, the rock in this section was too hard, so he gave up as well. Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. He worked [the] graveyard [shift] and he mostly keep to himself, hotel employee Terry Reyes told FoxNews.com. Waltz said the Mexicans dug another tunnel from down below the mine trying to come in farther down into the vein because the pit mine was getting too hard to mine. 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. I can understand that. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. 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)! 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. 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. 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. All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. Jesse had been 6 feet 4 inches tall. 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. Thank you Matthew for the kind words and safe wishes. 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.". Explorers traveled to the New World in search of gold, jewels, the fountain of youth, and much more, and it seems as though - along with the plague and theft of native lands - treasure hunting it in our blood. But the gold find is intriguing for me nonetheless. Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". 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? Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Back at you buddy boy- So you think from what we have posted that like you we have also found the LDGM, and you want to protect it from the folks. 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. 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 . Burnett said she believes her son was caught too far from camp that first day to make it back by sunset. I wonder how many people would spend over 3 million dollars of their OWN money to try and fool those who watch the program. Your email address will not be published. They allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstition Mountains. He continued by saying that just below the mine is a tunnel the Mexicans dug, trying to come at the mine from below. In the desert these are called water tanks. His name appears on several California census records. Ill buy your book as Im in Australia and have been following searchers over the net for years so your book will be enough proof for me thanks very interesting read and well explained how you got to where you are now. Do not stake your life, life is precious and bad luck to bet on it. Recent posts have coincided nicely with the Travel Channel show Ghost Adventures. Salt River AZ. Barry Storm's book did more than anything yet to perpetuate the mythical Lost Dutchman Mine. 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. the I also am a big believer in fate, and I have good feeling. I have been able to piece together much of the overreaching story. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, "Secrets of the Lost Map." Forget about what every yahoo has said, get down to basics. 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. 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. Yes! "The St. Johns herald. 14. 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? Please dont ask my location. Even though you cant have the gold it still would be great to be recognized as the one solving this. Consider: if you find the mine do not make public its location. The first test for authentic LDM Ore. 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. One man found it in the Four Peaks and extracted several thousand dollars of ore back when gold was $20 an ounce. There is a trick in the directions on how to get there. I am going to start with written and recorded clues from second and third-hand recorded sources. Reality-TV A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. 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. Id love to go on an expedition to search around and try to solve the mystery and take in the beauty of this creation. We are confident in what we have. 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. But like Ben Crenshaw said in the 1999 Ryder Cup matches live on TV after Saturdays, matches. Other than the Hank Dandrea map it is one of the only original surviving maps out there that can be tested. In June 1931, just a day into his first attempt to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, the amateur prospector vanished without a trace. On our next trip our goal is to reach one area we have not, as yet been able to penetrate.. After the finale of their first season, they never returned for a second season. and with one day to go (Sundays singles matches). Note, the 300 or so clues that Everyone says are part of the LDM clues well thats Hogwash. 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. Maybe he stole it from other miners or was given it for political reasons or possibly worked/paid for it. Most of our time on this trip was spent exploring around the mine site. This was two months ago.". Waltz said there is trick to his trail and no miner will ever find his mine. That is when Dick Holmes got the ore from the candlebox. I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. If there was no stone house then, dammit it, it had to be but if I couldnt find. Senator McCain of AZ had the rules changed for Resolution so they could mine in restricted areas. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! Actually, it is probably about 80 to 100 yards. Yes! Yes! If you climb some distance above my mine you can see to the south a sharp peak (Weavers Needle). This is one thing the government does not want to have to deal with. 3. We will be posting some information about the book in an upcoming post. 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. The show features Bob Schoose, Clay Worst and Others. Yes! Its best for hikers and businesses that the mine not be disturbed and be left well enough alone. So, what exactly does this mean? 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.
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