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). Jesse had been 6 feet 4 inches tall. Yes! Regards, Julie. Waltz, who died without revealing the mines location, reportedly shot people who followed him as he returned to it for more gold. Thank you Jeff. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. I knew where it was supposed to be. They were all but toast and went on to pull -off a huge upset. So we will see, how it ends. But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth/legend. The key is samples which need to match the quartz matrix which he had under his bed. There is a slow running spring that feeds into a hard rock pocket pool. LOL Im not going to tell you that you havent found the LDM. 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. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. 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 . Even though you cant have the gold it still would be great to be recognized as the one solving this. 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)! 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. Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Contact The Author. S1, Ep2. Yes! All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. 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. Most stories place the gold in the vicinity of Weaver's Needle, a well known landmark. At the end of November 2012, a day pack containing Jesse's GPS equipment, his mother's camera and his identification was found at the bottom of a 180-foot cliff on the same mountain. He said the mine lies in a north trending canyon that is shaded most of the day. But the gold find is intriguing for me nonetheless. Meet Wayne Tuttle. 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. After recording we discovered some more information about what happened with Kidd's will. 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. ), there was in fact some QUIRKY REASON, a natural fluke why it had not been found, and that someday, someone would figure that out and match the pieces(clues) together and prove that the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is not just a myth, but that it exists. Could I be wrong of course anything is possible . 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. Someone want real proof, email me rogerrantz@Yahoo.com. I have been reading up and watching everyones YouTube videos. She speculates that he slipped off a ledge and tumbled to his death. 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. There are many who believe that after a 135+ years that if it exists, it would have been found by now and that the LDGM is nothing more than a fairy tale or that it already has been found and is near the old Goldfield mine. Just one day into his journey, he disappeared. 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. The window to find it is rapidly closing. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. Tyler you are absolutely correct, I went back and looked at the notes of that day, and infarct it read 320 not 220, in the book I will show a reading from that spot and it is important. For now, we will share some meaningful images, but for security reasons we cannot show everything that we have. Tuttle says it's very difficult to decipher clues and maps and early accounts claiming to know where the fabled mine is. Is there any more info about your book? We will welcome it. Jacob Waltz died in 1891. Eventually a decision of October 20, 1967, awarded the Kidd funds to the Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. This type of testing is something we will be doing. 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. True! It had to be up there. Yes! 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. 10. 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. 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. He spent a considerable amount of time poking through the east edges of the Superstitions. Secrets of the Lost Map. Consider: if you find the mine do not make public its location. 2) Ive seen the drawings and preliminary sketches that Tumlinson made for creating the stone maps. 8. Searchers spotted a boot in steeper terrain above the day pack. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them," Tuttle said. "Delbert Daley of Miami retrieved the bottle but returned it to the river, not connecting the name with the lost prospector. 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. Dec. 4, 2009.". 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. "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. 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. Wake up to the day's most important news. 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. Where is your book? 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. Market data provided by Factset. 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? (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. Jeff. My first 35 years of researching I trashed in August 2017 because I was following everyone else in finding nothing. Hopefully after our fifth trip we will be at liberty to share more of the connected clues that we have. Something that would make sense to only you and I because we have been to the site. As you probably guessed, they were fakes. 0:57. The program is entertaining. In December 2009, a month after Capens disappearance, his campsite was found and clearly indicated his level of devotion to his newfound infatuation, Cooper said. I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. I mean that sincerely. 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 found everything, and i got millionaires involved. 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. Jesse Capen's hunt for the elusive mine became a deadly obsession. 6. And I can tell from what you are describing we are not in the same place as you. Waltz said there is trick to his trail and no miner will ever find his mine. Everything else Give this lots of thought before you open your mouth about where the mine is at. You cannot see the tank from the mine. Most people tell us we should mine and keep quite, and protect it from the tourist who are not worthy. (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. About; British Mark; Publication; Awards; Nominate; Sponsorship; Contact In the 1840s, according to the Denver Post, the Peralta family of Mexico mined gold out of the mountains, but Apaches attacked and killed all but one or two family members as they took the gold back to Mexico. Other than the Hank Dandrea map it is one of the only original surviving maps out there that can be tested. Thanks Jeff. This was totally unanticipated. I am more researcher and a Prospector and I am no Miner, but I found not only his Mine but a Huge Treasure. 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. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. The next day he crossed at the gravel bar and then he traveled to first water and then on to second water. But our tale will be told honestly, and if we are wrong, that will be shared completely, it would be part of the story. 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 thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive. You may be close to the mine as many floks hike right past it. It is in a place that is hard to find. Waltz worked as a miner on the San Gabriel River for a man named Ruben Blakney. Full episodes of the current season can be viewed here. We do only what is permitted which includes not mining for gold. Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. Its all very intriguing. Weiser was killed by Apaches, who lived in the area, or according to some, by Waltz himself. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. Good Luck I hope you find out about your health, that is the most important thing.Thanks for your post. Theyre infatuated with all the lore and the history of the lost Dutchman mine and he was part of that.. "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. I am somewhat doing that with our book. Arcana Exploration has done this; keep in mind that we continue to find new things that match. 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. 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. The Peralta Stones and their importance will be one of the biggest shockers. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Wayne Tuttle and others you may know. While the mexican miners not after years of mining the area. 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. Sincerely Jeff. Ridiculous, your clues dont even jive, they contradict themselves. The very reason I havent said anything is because of what it would do to the Superstition Mountains themselves. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. 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). He immigrated to the USA in the 1840s and became a naturalized citizen in 1861. 16. Research the Resolution Mining Co near Miami Az and youll see how it will happen. 2. As we reach these adjacent plateaued spaces we continue to search for additional onsite entities that are of interest. 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. Meet Wayne Tuttle. 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. I'll still watch if it is renewed. Also, the remarks concerning 'The Curse of Oak Island' is way off base. I'll be at peace with it when I get to that point. I would only reveal it to someone I could trust and right now that is no one. Yes! Wouldnt that be facing Southwest? This search has claimed many lives and spawned multiple rumors and tall tales that keep people like Tuttle still searching. I must say, more people have found his mine over the years than Carter has pills! Finder of this note please give to Howard Peterson. "Part of the puzzle is when someone refers to a rock face, does that mean it's a rock that looks like someone's face? You will have a different outlook after doing your homework. Tragicomically, she and her team passed over two enormous gold mines on their search for the Lost Dutchman Mine, which they didn't find. 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. He has a website on how over 15 years he worked out the historical references plus the geology. 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. A Murky Origin Story He was just too excited about the possibility of a quick discovery. And no one is stringing honest people along.. "I'm sitting under a tree in a creek with leg broke, I've got to have help quick. Most of our time on this trip was spent exploring around the mine site. 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. Salt River AZ. 2. 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. Tuttle added that Waltz took what he could, covered everything up and returned to Phoenix. 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. What we can share for now is some documentation that will not give away mines location, or that is not proprietary to our book. is jewelry grade gold. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. "As the story goes, Waltz met someone named Peralta who was looking for someone to return to his so-called family mine with him. Id sure like to known what the results came up with. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. * The cave Waltz and his partner most likely stayed in is above the mine and to the side. The XRF results should be on Unexplained and Unexplored tomorrow night Sunday November 17th on Science channel. He said if you find this house at the head of a steep north-trending canyon you are not far from the mine. In THE LEGEND OF THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS, veteran Dutch Hunter, Wayne Tuttle, continues his 40-year search for the Lost Dutchman mine, but this time he's taking on partners in order to follow a . It is much more difficult than anyone can imagen, the next post will talk about that issue. At the age of 13, Trevor Tuttle sat at a campfire at the base of the Superstition Mountains, listening intently to the lore of the Lost Dutchman Mine's legendary, cache of gold. I restarted my research in the latter part of August 2017 and kept to only what Jacob Waltz mentioned as clues. You need to go to Oak Island do the research look around and talk to the brothers. Some 30 years later, Jacob Waltz nicknamed "the Dutchman," even though he was German rediscovered the mine with the help of a Peralta descendant, according to legend. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Eric "the real deal" Deleel is original from a little town in northern New York called Massena. They allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstition Mountains. The boots and clothing matched as well. 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. 13. 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. Coroners used DNA extracted from bone marrow to make a match with DNA provided by his parents. 1. Yes! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He continued by saying that just below the mine is a tunnel the Mexicans dug, trying to come at the mine from below. Waltz said he camped up above where the Mexicans camped on the Horses Saddle. Jeff.. , The Dutchman was a fence for stollen gold from both the military private payrolls mining sources. I have thoughts on this that I will share later. 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. What I would like to do now is share some of the clues that are present at our landsite; this has never been done. There was no sign that Jesse had been shot. We get at least three or four every year. 3. The entrance is marked by an Elephant Head. After 3 months of new research, I located the Jacob Waltzs trail, where it started and where it ended. 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. Waltz said Then I went to the spring and followed the old Indian Trail up to the mine. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. I too an am explorer, member of prospecting clubs and am very connected to the community. "He has more than 100 books and maps on the legend.". https://superstitionmountainmuseum.org/exhibits/jacob-waltz-lost-dutchman-exhibit/#:~:text=If%20Waltz%20had%20a%20rich,the%20home%20of%20Julia%20Thomas. 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. By what name was Legend of the Superstition Mountains (2015) officially released in Canada in English? At that time, we will need permission to retest the Dutchmans gold, but this is not as easy as you might think. Nevertheless, it is there. "He is greatly missed by his fellow associates at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel," he said. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. 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." . I am getting a little ahead of myself, so back to the reason the LDGM has not until now been found. 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. The episode on the LDM which aired on November 15th and possibly other dates and times, adds a little color to other LDM asides. New Evidence of Lost Dutchman Mine History writes "rmed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle, leads a team into Arizona's Superstition Mountains. Let me guess Copper/Gold What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year . 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.". Luckily for us, we no longer have to fly them; we already have what we need and knowingly follow all rules and regulations and do our very best to do things by the book. Yes! Your email address will not be published. based on rumour and hearsay upon hearsay. The mine has never been found. It was best I was alone. 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. 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. Forget about what every yahoo has said, get down to basics. (and this is most important! See production, box office & company info. What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Secrets of the Lost Map (2015) in Australia? Bryan. There have been at least three discoveries of the mine since the 1960s, and in all three cases, good gold was found. Maybe don't go looking for lost treasure in the Superstition Mountains. So, what exactly does this mean? Yes! Some I am glad you said two different samples. In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. 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 .. I am sure it would have made sense, that he was at her place. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. Cari Gerchick, communications director for Arizonas Maricopa County, told FoxNews.com that the body is currently classified as unidentified. His parents recognized the teeth they had paid dentists to repair, but they couldn't find their son's dentist. 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. My oh my! We need to find some loose, we cannot chisel any, I am sure we will find some loose samples. So if you have found it share something with me without giving away the location. "I'm a little slower now and wish I had the legs I had 20 years ago. Sorry, but you havent found the Lost Dutchman Mine, Ill stake my Life on it. 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. Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Apparently this was not possible at the time. The most recent was done this past spring. 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. Thank you. Some of these are very important; for now, there are at least six that are extremely relevant. 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