), 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. 4. Other than the Hank Dandrea map it is one of the only original surviving maps out there that can be tested. 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. 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. Thank you. Burnett said she believes her son was caught too far from camp that first day to make it back by sunset. He died on October 13, 1891 and was buried in the Southwest corner of City Cemetery. Id send pics . When Waltz died, the 29-year-old Thomas sold her bakery, got a group together, and went searching for the mine. I restarted my research in the latter part of August 2017 and kept to only what Jacob Waltz mentioned as clues. The Pioneer & Military Memorial Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Weaver's Needle, photo by Nicholas Tortajada, Salt River AZ. Written documentation, including books, historical documentationboth Jesuit and Spanish records (diaries, journals and secretarial expedition logs). Salt River AZ. We need to find some loose, we cannot chisel any, I am sure we will find some loose samples. On History channel's series "Legend of the Superstition Mountains," a team of adventurers led by hunter Wayne Tuttle (pictured above) is following clues, including those on a mysterious map, hoping they'll hit pay dirt of what's considered America's most famous and deadliest buried treasure. People should always tell someone where theyre going, have a plan and have someone go with them, he said. You only have to submit ore from the two gold sources Waltz described that were in his mine. Even though we were on site, it took us until our third trip to locate the entrance. (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. 15 Feb. 2015. Give me a break lol. 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. Lost Dutchman Gold Mine: Does 'X' Mark The Spot? He immigrated to the USA in the 1840s and became a naturalized citizen in 1861. 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. Though, in my opinion, the site fits the clues nicely. , I am a big believer in fate, and I feel good about this.). 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. This is really exciting. And there are so many misinformed stories about him, his mine, his history, etc. "All of a sudden - out of the blue - they found him," David Capen said. And YES! And I can tell from what you are describing we are not in the same place as you. Yes! I had to give up reading the replies because they change with every different question to answer. Do I think we have the LDM,,I do. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Wayne Tuttle is on Facebook. Thousands have searched, some have died, all in pursuit of one thing: treasure. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. We will welcome it. With the Knife or Sword beside it. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. See production, box office & company info. He worked [the] graveyard [shift] and he mostly keep to himself, hotel employee Terry Reyes told FoxNews.com. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. 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. I think it is fun to explore the Superstition Wilderness and can be quite challenging. Ridiculous, your clues dont even jive, they contradict themselves. 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. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. The XRF results should be on Unexplained and Unexplored tomorrow night Sunday November 17th on Science channel. Actually, it is probably about 80 to 100 yards. The known errors or misrepresentations from the writers of this show could be proved so as to clear up the water so to speak. 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. In the desert these are called water tanks. and with one day to go (Sundays singles matches). Rumor has it that he killed like 30 people. Lost Dutchman Treasure Hunter Wayne Tuttle was followed around by the History Channel. Lost Dutchman Mine, a 1989 video game for various platforms. A discovery at the end of 2011 helped searchers focus on Tortilla Mountain: Hikers found a note in a metal can atop the peak that said: "Jesse Capen was here. 1. i found everything, and i got millionaires involved. As youre aware, the only way to prove its the LDM is to compare it with existing ore, which even then isnt a %100 percent verification. Everytime I found positive information in the office I always made a trip out to Arizona. She was out getting a doctor. Jacob and partner, Jacob Weiser, apparently discovered the mine and spent years excavating it for gold. YES! 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. Me personally, I dont think Jacob had his own mine, he did state no one will ever find my mine. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved. It is much more difficult than anyone can imagen, the next post will talk about that issue. I too an am explorer, member of prospecting clubs and am very connected to the community. 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. Kidd was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on July 18, 1879. The stone house existsamazing. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. *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. Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. He spent a considerable amount of time poking through the east edges of the Superstitions. (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. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. Arcana is the only one who has ever done this. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them, The big prize, I think, for everybody, would still be - even not finding the mine - there is a stash of gold somewhere buried in a little pit in the ground near Waltz's camp, and who knows what that could be worth - two, three million dollars just sitting there under our feet. You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. 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. 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. 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. Another issue is that researching historical information has been very fruitful, so we continue to put efforts in this area and are often surprised and rewarded by what we learn that is relevant to our discovery. Yes! 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. There have been at least three discoveries of the mine since the 1960s, and in all three cases, good gold was found. True! Hopefully we have a mild winter. You risk your life anytime you go into any mountain range, but I believe you're gonna go until you can't do it again. 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. Jeff. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. He has a website on how over 15 years he worked out the historical references plus the geology. The once famous lost Mojave gold mine, located west of Quartzsite AZ, was at one time one of the most famous lost mines in AZ; today you can walk in to look it over. It looks down on the mine. As we reach these adjacent plateaued spaces we continue to search for additional onsite entities that are of interest. Its all very intriguing. We get at least three or four every year. You never know. This makes sense, but there is also a time line here. No one has found, or at least shared, any viable proof that matches the man-made or natural clues. YES! I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. Market data provided by Factset. Read more. Im sorry to burst your bubble there buddy but the Dutchman has already been found 10 years ago. 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. Wake up to the day's most important news. Regards, Julie. 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. I wonder how many people would spend over 3 million dollars of their OWN money to try and fool those who watch the program. Senator McCain of AZ had the rules changed for Resolution so they could mine in restricted areas. 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. So if you have found it share something with me without giving away the location. 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. Not available. (Actually, I believe he most likely said we stayed in a cave that looked down on the mine.) I think you will enjoy the book. He would stay at his hotel, rest, shower and then head back out a couple of days in, a couple of days out. 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 . 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. Most of our time on this trip was spent exploring around the mine site. The entrance is marked by an Elephant Head. Mike one other thought, our story is just as much about our teams journey over the last 4-5 years as it is about finding the LDM.. The boots and clothing matched as well. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. Tragicomically, she and her team passed over two enormous gold mines on their search for the Lost Dutchman Mine, which they didn't find. Jesse's skeleton was found 60 miles east of Phoenix on 4,892-foot Tortilla Mountain. Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). It took many turns to throw off people that might try to follow him to his mine. Legal Statement. There may still be gold to be found, but not likely enough to get rich on. Your description sounds in line with others. It would be a safe place if you are aloneyou have the high ground. 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. If you find the mine, what should be there? "Delbert Daley of Miami retrieved the bottle but returned it to the river, not connecting the name with the lost prospector. The location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Yes! Im thinking that maybe you guys are out there now? I knew where it was supposed to be. I know your posts on Treasurenet and I know you know your stuff, Thank You for thoughts and good luck wishes. 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). Nevertheless, it is there. Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Contact The Author. I am sure it would have made sense, that he was at her place. 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. 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.. These and other clues will be grouped into three main categories. Jacob Waltz arrived in California about 1850. I wouldnt try selling a book without a LOT of proofs of your find. I'll be at peace with it when I get to that point. They allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstition Mountains. We will be posting some information about the book in an upcoming post. 16. Note, the 300 or so clues that Everyone says are part of the LDM clues well thats Hogwash. The mine has never been found. "Legend of the Superstition Mountains" airs on History, Sunday night at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Quick question: If the mine faces Northwest and you are standing in the mine entrance looking out how does a compass read 220? I am getting a little ahead of myself, so back to the reason the LDGM has not until now been found. We know what we have, and it is more that just a piece of ground. 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. 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. I found the dagger, needle, and horsehead to be over five miles in size. 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. Fences, 24-hour guard, and an onslaught of people wanting to get rich quick. Let me guess Copper/Gold is jewelry grade gold. Thanks Mike you have been at it a long time, I read your post on Treasure Net you know your stuff, and have been out where the rubber meets the road, you are a true Dutch Hunter and I have always respected your input on TN, Thank you for responding here. 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 program is entertaining. Jeff. We are going this Winter, so the ending has not yet been written. At the time of his search, Waltz was living in Phoenix, reportedly on land owned by Julia Thomas, a local bakery owner. We do not have a specific identification at this time, Gerchick said. Id sure like to known what the results came up with. Several years after Kidd's disappearance, it was discovered that he left a half-million dollar fortune behind. Stories of hidden gold and treasure dot the landscape of the U.S. like it's part of our national identity. Finder of this note please give to Howard Peterson. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. History is replete with other people that have looked but not found the LDM. You are just stringing us along. * The cave Waltz and his partner most likely stayed in is above the mine and to the side. Adolph Ruth likely had the Gonzalez family copies of those two maps. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Jeff. 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. Eventually a decision of October 20, 1967, awarded the Kidd funds to the Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. This type of testing is something we will be doing. 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)! At that time, we will need permission to retest the Dutchmans gold, but this is not as easy as you might think. "This is beyond obsessed," Burnett told the newspaper. Meet Wayne Tuttle. 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. In June 1931, just a day into his first attempt to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, the amateur prospector vanished without a trace. Whether it be boulders, bandits, cliffs, the weather, or a curse, no gold is worth the risk. Jeff.. , The Dutchman was a fence for stollen gold from both the military private payrolls mining sources. Forget anything pertaining to Peraltas, because thats part of the ongoing lie. The first test for authentic LDM Ore. On our next trip in October of 2016 we got one of the drones up the canyon and have some great 4k images, but they are proprietary for now and will be used in our book. I have been able to piece together much of the overreaching story. 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. danville homes for sale by owner,
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