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How did Adolph Ruth die?

Asked 26 Oct 2026 by ·Part of Did Jacob Waltz have a gold mine in the Superstition Mountains?·3 answers·0·0 following
Three answers, none aheadNone is ahead yet. See what would settle it.

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Three answers have been proposed. None is ahead on the evidence yet. Three are still possible.

Why it matters

Ruth's death made the legend national; whether he was murdered for a map or died of heat decides whether the "curse" has any content⁠[1]⁠[2].

Answers 3

None of these.
Not tested enough to call either way
Evidence: none yet
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Evidence: 2 for, 1 against
Disputed
Evidence: 2 for
Disputed

History

  1. Annerino puts forward: ruth was shot, probably for his map, and his remains moved.
  2. Annerino: the skull was found three-quarters of a mile from the skeleton, consistent with scavengers.For: Ruth, old and lame, died of heat and thirst in June; the skull damage is from scavengers or weathering.
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