The window to find it is rapidly closing. Legend of the Superstition Mountains: S1E1 Secrets of the Lost Map. Yes! I think it will interesting and also fun read. Around 2002, I reconnected with a number of people and found a couple of guys who I felt comfortable with and trusted to go back into the mountains with. What we can share for now is some documentation that will not give away mines location, or that is not proprietary to our book. He was just too excited about the possibility of a quick discovery. And, there are some chisel marks. 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? On May 6, 1965, the Court of Maricopa County, Arizona, declared the will fully acceptable for probate. Meanwhile two Canadians, claiming to be blood brothers of Kidd, contested the will. 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 mine has never been found. "If the final word from Ruth is authentic it tends to discount the theory that he was murdered for the map he possessed. *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. Required fields are marked *, Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico, Welcome to the Lost MineProperty of Jacob Waltz. He spent a considerable amount of time poking through the east edges of the Superstitions. [The lost mine] is the reason why he went there. "This is beyond obsessed," Burnett told the newspaper. Someone want real proof, email me rogerrantz@Yahoo.com. 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.. You are permitted to pick up small quantities of loose pieces of quartz matrix that contains gold. There are certain things to look for in the mineralization and the matrix. LOL Im not going to tell you that you havent found the LDM. If there was no stone house then, dammit it, it had to be but if I couldnt find. Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. 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. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! Regards, Julie. "He has more than 100 books and maps on the legend.". 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.". At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. 2. You are just stringing us along. "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. The film documenting Kesselrings search should be out January 2020. I think you will enjoy the book. Do I think we have the LDM,,I do. 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." . Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. But beware: These maps can be treacherous. Market data provided by Factset. The trail on the Stone Maps leads from the cliff above the Carved Priest on the floor to the Heart about 2000 yards south. Some I am glad you said two different samples. So if you have found it share something with me without giving away the location. Actually when we started that is what we thought I and found out there are a lot of issues. 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. 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). Probably, because I've had such a good time being in those mountains.". 8. It took many turns to throw off people that might try to follow him to his mine. Even though we were on site, it took us until our third trip to locate the entrance. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department sent a helicopter to the side of the cliff, and deputies rappelled down to a skeleton, which was retrieved in a wire basket. After one hundred and twenty- five plus years incredibly, the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine has been found, proving that the legend is more than mere myth and as predicted by Jacob Waltz himself "No miner will ever find my mine". She was out getting a doctor. 6. Yes! I had been looking for months, I could not find it. We have spent a lot of time and money. Born in 1810, Jacob Waltz's early life isn't detailed but we know a few things. Jacob Waltz was born in the kingdom of Wurttemberg, Germany, circa 1810. Waltz and his partner returned, mining gold ore, and Waltz left to get more supplies. "He is greatly missed by his fellow associates at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel," he said. Please bring back the show!!! 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. Wayne Tuttle is on Facebook. Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. The very reason I havent said anything is because of what it would do to the Superstition Mountains themselves. 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. It had to be up there. There is a trick in the directions on how to get there. Weiser was killed by Apaches, who lived in the area, or according to some, by Waltz himself. If you produce the ore samples, we can examine the crystalline structure of the quartz. In 2013, the remains of a man who went missing near the mountains in late winter 2009 were finally discovered. I am usually not an emotional person. 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. And YES! This search has claimed many lives and spawned multiple rumors and tall tales that keep people like Tuttle still searching. Legal Statement. "Find Bottle Floating in Salt River Bearing Note Signed by Missing Miner," the headline read. I think that, now, it might be worth $200 million. At that time, we will need permission to retest the Dutchmans gold, but this is not as easy as you might think. I need to be more careful because details are important, especially, when it comes to the LDM saga. I too an am explorer, member of prospecting clubs and am very connected to the community. 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. So safe travels on your next trip Jacob Waltz died in 1891. Sorry, but you havent found the Lost Dutchman Mine, Ill stake my Life on it. 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. (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. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. 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. and with one day to go (Sundays singles matches). Im sorry to burst your bubble there buddy but the Dutchman has already been found 10 years ago. Meet Wayne Tuttle. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! (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. 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. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year . They were all but toast and went on to pull -off a huge upset. Written documentation, including books, historical documentationboth Jesuit and Spanish records (diaries, journals and secretarial expedition logs). But the icing on the cake will be what we document on the fall trip and absolutely must be in the book. https://superstitionmountainmuseum.org/exhibits/jacob-waltz-lost-dutchman-exhibit/#:~:text=If%20Waltz%20had%20a%20rich,the%20home%20of%20Julia%20Thomas. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Wayne Tuttle has been looking for the mine for over 40 years. We are going this Winter, so the ending has not yet been written. We know what we have, and it is more that just a piece of ground. That is our goal not to mine, but hopefully to get some loose samples that can be tested . In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. I have been studying the LDM since I graduated from High School in 1982. This is true and makes sense when you see them. Let me guess Copper/Gold If you climb some distance above my mine you can see to the south a sharp peak (Weavers Needle). 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? I am legally Disabled but managed to get in without too much difficulty. Is there any more info about your book? Start in Jacob Waltz mind not everyone elses. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. 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. 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. The rich will merely bribe the government and the entire superstition mountains will be ruined. So we will see, how it ends. Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Contact The Author. The Latin Heart or The Heart of Jesus is what was carved on the Stone Maps. Note, you are in that group of Finders but you havent found the LDM. 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.". I am highly dyslexic and actually see backwards (in my brains eye), I am always getting phone numbers wrong when I try to dial even though I have it in front of me. Me personally, I dont think Jacob had his own mine, he did state no one will ever find my mine. And you are incorrect that if anyone found the mine they would be quietly be getting rich, it is not that simple. 0:57. 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. It looks down on the mine. Yes! Good Luck I hope you find out about your health, that is the most important thing.Thanks for your post. I believe other people who most likely were there said 200 feet or 200 yards? Between 1959 and 1991 a full-scale feud broke out at Weaver's Needle between Ed Piper and Celeste Marie Jones. The first test for authentic LDM Ore. At the time of his search, Waltz was living in Phoenix, reportedly on land owned by Julia Thomas, a local bakery owner. Most stories place the gold in the vicinity of Weaver's Needle, a well known landmark. 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. Many scholars believe there is link between the Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico. My family lives in the Carolinas; if you care to send me an email would enjoy just talking to you. A copy of Estee Conasters The Sterling Legend: The Facts Behind the Lost Dutchman Mine billed as the definitive work on the lost mine was found in his tent. 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. Regards Matthew. Tuttle added that Waltz took what he could, covered everything up and returned to Phoenix. Jacob Waltz arrived in California about 1850. But knowing what you know, I think Mike, you would be taken aback if you could see what we have so far. Like all good treasure stories, tragedy has followed in its wake. He took a month off to go search for the treasure.. I might have possibly found something of interest? 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. This was totally unanticipated. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Forget anything pertaining to Peraltas, because thats part of the ongoing lie. But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth/legend. A Murky Origin Story 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. From what Ive been told, someone was working the mine around the mid 90s in secrecy, and also dug up the caches. What we have is not the same as what you are describing. 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. 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. Legal Statement. 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. Mike. We call em Dutch hunters out here, said Superstition Search and Rescue Director Robert Cooper. (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. We are confident in what we have. If anybody ever did find the mine they would be quietly getting rich and wouldnt ever dream of stringing honest people along like this. Salt River AZ. I have been reading up and watching everyones YouTube videos. But our tale will be told honestly, and if we are wrong, that will be shared completely, it would be part of the story. Thank you Matthew for the kind words and safe wishes. Reality-TV A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. By 1864, Waltz was prospecting in Arizona and is reputed to have found a gold deposit near the Superstition mountain, known now as the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine. This is one thing the government does not want to have to deal with. 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. 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. 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. He said you can be twenty feet from my mine and you will not have any idea where it is. Our guys have been training this summer with skilled climbers, two of which will accompany us on our next trip. 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. The program is entertaining. From the mine you can see four peaks, but it looks like one peak. Everything else 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. For now, we will share some meaningful images, but for security reasons we cannot show everything that we have. You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. 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. 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. 3. Yes! "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Sincerely Jeff. Market data provided by Factset. It would be a safe place if you are aloneyou have the high ground. Unable to proceed because of a broken leg, he probably died of starvation near the spot where the bottle was set on its journey.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. There have been at least three discoveries of the mine since the 1960s, and in all three cases, good gold was found. 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. Yes! Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. 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. 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. We need to find some loose, we cannot chisel any, I am sure we will find some loose samples. So many cable channel shows are about finding this mine. He would stay at his hotel, rest, shower and then head back out a couple of days in, a couple of days out. The book is still being added too, we were back there in 2019, and I have not yet shared that trip, that is for a latter date. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. We show photos that will not give away the site, but that do correlate things to our site. In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. Maybe he stole it from other miners or was given it for political reasons or possibly worked/paid for it. Hey Dallas, some good points of view. 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. Jeff.. , The Dutchman was a fence for stollen gold from both the military private payrolls mining sources. He died on October 13, 1891 and was buried in the Southwest corner of City Cemetery. We know where there are several samples of the actual rich ore from the candlebox under Waltz Death Bed at Julia Thomas Place..and Julia was not at his side when he died. 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. Mike, you are exactly correct we need a sample of the Quartz matrix, that matches Waitzs known examples. To my surprise and delight I did pan out a few flakes and some fines from that material.
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