As these legends go, the path to finding hidden riches generally depends on deciphering information contained in mysterious treasure maps. He worked [the] graveyard [shift] and he mostly keep to himself, hotel employee Terry Reyes told FoxNews.com. based on rumour and hearsay upon hearsay. A Murky Origin Story Gold makes people do crazy stuff, like shooting at people ect. If that passes, then we can XRF Test it. Read more. They won almost every match on Sunday. There is a slow running spring that feeds into a hard rock pocket pool. 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. The Priest carved into the canyon floor in full robes holding a cross in front of a mine entrance, the only other one like it was said to be pointing the way to the Guadeloupe Mines but was destroyed by the Priests themselves. 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". Talking to our editor Howard and the publisher they think some time early 2020 is realistic. 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. Arcana is the only one who has ever done this. "He has more than 100 books and maps on the legend.". So Gary share something with us that you have found that will not give away your site, as we do. All these guys think they found it or know the answer.. 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. The Latin Heart or The Heart of Jesus is what was carved on the Stone Maps. Bryan. Capens father declined to comment, and his mother, Cynthia Burnett, could not be reached. When Waltz died, the 29-year-old Thomas sold her bakery, got a group together, and went searching for the mine. 2. Wayne Tuttle has been looking for the mine for over 40 years. (Actually, I believe he most likely said we stayed in a cave that looked down on the mine.) Tuttle says it's very difficult to decipher clues and maps and early accounts claiming to know where the fabled mine is. is jewelry grade gold. I will also inform you about what Jacob Waltz stated No Miner will ever find my Mine. I think it is fun to explore the Superstition Wilderness and can be quite challenging. S1, Ep2. 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. 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. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. The window to find it is rapidly closing. "For about 20 years, I hiked and explored the mountains on my own. Im thinking that maybe you guys are out there now? So we kind of know what he was thinking and doing there, Cooper said. I am getting a little ahead of myself, so back to the reason the LDGM has not until now been found. The LDM has been found over the years by 170 different people and in 170 different locations throughout the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. I have been able to piece together much of the overreaching story. I expected some things would fit but that a lot would be misinformation from all the years of hash and rehash. 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. And there are so many misinformed stories about him, his mine, his history, etc. But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth/legend. 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.". "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. Legend of the Superstition Mountains: S1E1 Secrets of the Lost Map. Wayne Tuttle is on Facebook. Arcana Exploration has done this; keep in mind that we continue to find new things that match. Starring: Wayne Tuttle, Frank Augustine, Woody Wampler, Eric . Sorry, but you havent found the Lost Dutchman Mine, Ill stake my Life on it. That will give the exact mineral content of the tested ore. 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. Meet Wayne Tuttle. Jacob Waltz died in 1891. 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. (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. Mike. 1. About; British Mark; Publication; Awards; Nominate; Sponsorship; Contact What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Secrets of the Lost Map (2015) in Australia? I might have possibly found something of interest? Its all very intriguing. People should always tell someone where theyre going, have a plan and have someone go with them, he said. Required fields are marked *, Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico, Welcome to the Lost MineProperty of Jacob Waltz. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. Capen, who had worked at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for more than a decade, had ventured to the area at least two other times in the past decade in search of the mine. He also said he hid his tools there when he left. He died on October 13, 1891 and was buried in the Southwest corner of City Cemetery. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year . "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. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! I think it will interesting and also fun read. As you probably guessed, they were fakes. 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 of these are very important; for now, there are at least six that are extremely relevant. It reads, "This is my first and only will and is dated the second of January, 1946. They were all but toast and went on to pull -off a huge upset. Until now, that is. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of clues, from countless sources. Walter Beach was Kidd's prospecting and mining partner for more than twenty years. 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. 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. True! 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. 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. There was no sign that Jesse had been shot. First, I will list them, and then I will show some images from our site. 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. Hello Jeff, I too am from Ohio and an heir of Jacob Walz. Part of HuffPost News. While the mexican miners not after years of mining the area. 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. The author wrote that he believed the mine was realBUT! Most people tell us we should mine and keep quite, and protect it from the tourist who are not worthy. There is a trick in the directions on how to get there. Im sorry to burst your bubble there buddy but the Dutchman has already been found 10 years ago. Waltz and his partner, Jacob Weisner, went to the mine where Peralta offered them a deal, giving them temporary deeds to the mine. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. I need to be more careful because details are important, especially, when it comes to the LDM saga. If anybody ever did find the mine they would be quietly getting rich and wouldnt ever dream of stringing honest people along like this. Whether it be boulders, bandits, cliffs, the weather, or a curse, no gold is worth the risk. Jesse's skeleton was found 60 miles east of Phoenix on 4,892-foot Tortilla Mountain. "I'm a little slower now and wish I had the legs I had 20 years ago. I have been reading up and watching everyones YouTube videos. 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. Hence the drone. It's possible he found the lost treasure and was making pickups from his stash as needed. 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. Jesse had been 6 feet 4 inches tall. History is replete with other people that have looked but not found the LDM. 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. And YES! And in some ways, it is. 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. The mine has never been found. Me personally, I dont think Jacob had his own mine, he did state no one will ever find my mine. 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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 This is one thing the government does not want to have to deal with. 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. We do only what is permitted which includes not mining for gold. Check your local listings. Relax and chill, you may find out you could actually be entertained. 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. 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. This type of testing is something we will be doing. We will be on site much longer and with a much larger crew. I knew where it was supposed to be. Waltz said Then I went to the spring and followed the old Indian Trail up to the mine. I believe her place was either attached to or behind her ice cream parlor, I have read different versions of that. 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. 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. I am not sure of the original source, but it has been said that below the cave is a water tank. It could be more or less, and until we find it, we won't know.". If there was no stone house then, dammit it, it had to be but if I couldnt find. 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. Thank you Matthew for the kind words and safe wishes.