The Latin Heart or The Heart of Jesus is what was carved on the Stone Maps. I am going to start with written and recorded clues from second and third-hand recorded sources. He took a month off to go search for the treasure.. In June 1931, just a day into his first attempt to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, the amateur prospector vanished without a trace. 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." . Do I think we have the LDM,,I do. 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)! Arcana Exploration has done this; keep in mind that we continue to find new things that match. After searching for five years and reading most of the published material, the last paragraph in one book keeps haunting me. 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. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. 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. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. Meanwhile two Canadians, claiming to be blood brothers of Kidd, contested the will. and with one day to go (Sundays singles matches). The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. Jacob Waltz said: Join Facebook to connect with Wayne Tuttle and others you may know. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper). 10. Your email address will not be published. Today people want to travel vicariously, hence, Gold Rush and all these reality shows. Unable to proceed because of a broken leg, he probably died of starvation near the spot where the bottle was set on its journey.". 4. The location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Both were seeking the mythical Lost Jesuit treasure and it created a contentious situation between the two camps. If you climb some distance above my mine you can see to the south a sharp peak (Weavers Needle). He said if you find this house at the head of a steep north-trending canyon you are not far from the mine. Will I regret the day I can't get back in there? We will be posting some information about the book in an upcoming post. Salt River AZ. True! One of the forms for this testing is Laser ablation with a mass Spectrometer. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ), 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. Rumor has it that he killed like 30 people. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. Full episodes of the current season can be viewed here. Philo Sign in. 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!! Nevertheless, it is there. All rights reserved. S1, Ep2. 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. Even if it passes all of that, it is not 100% that it is LDM Ore. Not 100%, but it will be enough to be taken more seriously than the multitudes of others that appear online claiming to have found the LDM. We need to find some loose, we cannot chisel any, I am sure we will find some loose samples. I can tell you its extremely hard to get into this canyon. Whether it be boulders, bandits, cliffs, the weather, or a curse, no gold is worth the risk. The enigma of the LDGM is that it has been a puzzle with many pieces that, up until now, no one has been able to solve. Three years ago, a Denver bellhop ventured into Arizonas Superstition Mountains determined to find the Lost Dutchmans Mine, an elusive, vast gold reserve that has lured prospectors since the 19th century. In February of 2015, Wayne Tuttle and his team searched the Superstition Mountains for evidence of the Lost Dutchman Mine on History Channel's Legend of the Superstition Mountains. Is there any more info about your book? It looks down on the mine. I knew where it was supposed to be. 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. Legend of the Superstition Mountains: S1E1 Secrets of the Lost Map. "As the story goes, Waltz met someone named Peralta who was looking for someone to return to his so-called family mine with him. Everything else 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. Consider: if you find the mine do not make public its location. 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. The very reason I havent said anything is because of what it would do to the Superstition Mountains themselves. All rights reserved. That may be because he didnt have one. And in the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix Arizona, rockhounds and treasure hunters have been searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine since 1892. 3. 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 . You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. 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. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, "Secrets of the Lost Map." 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. You cannot see the tank from the mine. I have been studying the LDM since I graduated from High School in 1982. 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. All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. You may be close to the mine as many floks hike right past it. Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. So Gary share something with us that you have found that will not give away your site, as we do. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. While the mexican miners not after years of mining the area. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path 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. Armed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle, leads a team into Arizona's Superstition Mountains in search of Ame Armed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle, leads a team into Arizona's Superstition Mountains in search of America's deadliest treasure. And in some ways, it is. Most of our time on this trip was spent exploring around the mine site. YES! 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Regards, Julie. The next day he crossed at the gravel bar and then he traveled to first water and then on to second water. 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. 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. , I am a big believer in fate, and I feel good about this.). "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. Yes! The program is entertaining. I knew where it had to be. * The cave Waltz and his partner most likely stayed in is above the mine and to the side. 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. Thank you Jeff. "I'm a little slower now and wish I had the legs I had 20 years ago. 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. Episode: File 0011: Baba Yaga's Dutchman House. We have spent a lot of time and money. Adolph Ruth likely had the Gonzalez family copies of those two maps. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. Jesse Capen's hunt for the elusive mine became a deadly obsession. See production, box office & company info, Entertaining show no matter what the errors. Believing Ruth was killed, rescuers had long given up hope of finding him alive. Our guys have been training this summer with skilled climbers, two of which will accompany us on our next trip. We are going this Winter, so the ending has not yet been written. You will have a different outlook after doing your homework. Just because no one has found the lost Dutchman . 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. My guess from what we have seen so far is the make- up of the gold will be different. Please bring back the show!!! But to answer your question we have a major trip planned for this fall. Maps. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. And there are so many misinformed stories about him, his mine, his history, etc. The first test for authentic LDM Ore. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. 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. 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. Lost Dutchman Treasure Hunter Wayne Tuttle was followed around by the History Channel. Waltz said Then I went to the spring and followed the old Indian Trail up to the mine. 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 (and this is most important! I know your posts on Treasurenet and I know you know your stuff, Thank You for thoughts and good luck wishes. But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth/legend. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. ggriffin@flprospects.com. Walter Beach was Kidd's prospecting and mining partner for more than twenty years. 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. An autopsy took place on Tuesday, she said, and the results are expected to take weeks. But still, to this day, if nobody is able to go and I'm ready, I have a tendency to go to the mountains on my own.". Coroners used DNA extracted from bone marrow to make a match with DNA provided by his parents. A Murky Origin Story This was totally unanticipated. Its best for hikers and businesses that the mine not be disturbed and be left well enough alone. Fences, 24-hour guard, and an onslaught of people wanting to get rich quick. 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. Perhaps we can meet sometime. My family lives in the Carolinas; if you care to send me an email would enjoy just talking to you. all the monuments weavers needle, bullpass, dagger, horse head, are five miles in size. This was two months ago.". Like all good treasure stories, tragedy has followed in its wake. People should always tell someone where theyre going, have a plan and have someone go with them, he said. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. 2) Ive seen the drawings and preliminary sketches that Tumlinson made for creating the stone maps. Please dont ask my location. We are confident in what we have. Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. Then late one night (2am) sitting at my desk alone in a darkened office there it was. Legal Statement. We need to bring a golf range finder on our fifth trip, to record distances. Jeff. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. Wake up to the day's most important news. The bottom line is if we do have the mine, our story will be one that will be of interest or it will not. But when his son, who worked in Mexico, found a map that might lead to an Arizona gold mine, Ruth couldn't resist. I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. Talking to our editor Howard and the publisher they think some time early 2020 is realistic. The Pioneer & Military Memorial Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Weaver's Needle, photo by Nicholas Tortajada, Salt River AZ. Meet Wayne Tuttle. You only have to submit ore from the two gold sources Waltz described that were in his mine. Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". 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. Tune in to "Legend. That will give the exact mineral content of the tested ore. 3. They allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstition Mountains. No one has found, or at least shared, any viable proof that matches the man-made or natural clues. "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. 9. Yes! 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. 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. The first time we saw the tank was with one of our drones. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Market data provided by Factset. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. Searchers spotted a boot in steeper terrain above the day pack. He died on October 25, 1891, after having been nursed by an acquaintance named Julia Thomas (she was usually described as a quadroon). Several years after Kidd's disappearance, it was discovered that he left a half-million dollar fortune behind. Actually, it is probably about 80 to 100 yards. I have been researching this since I was a young kid and are starting to now think of doing some legwork slowly and carefully. Waltz said that when he traveled there, he camped the night below the fort in a stand of Cottonwoods. He also said he hid his tools there when he left. After the land was ceded to the United States, the Peralta party was trespassing on U.S. soil. For more than a century, adventurous souls have sought the Lost Dutchman Mine, and since 1891, more than a hundred people have claimed to find it. the I also am a big believer in fate, and I have good feeling. But the gold find is intriguing for me nonetheless. 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. Market data provided by Factset. This is not a substantiated story but it's been told many times. Cari Gerchick, communications director for Arizonas Maricopa County, told FoxNews.com that the body is currently classified as unidentified. I'm probably more patient and cautious. I have thoughts on this that I will share later. Waltz and his partner returned, mining gold ore, and Waltz left to get more supplies.