# How did Adolph Ruth die? · Lost Dutchman's gold mine > Three answers have been proposed. None is ahead on the evidence yet. Three are still possible. Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0BHE6WKZ/how-did-adolph-ruth-die Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:57:58+00:00 --- **0** # How did Adolph Ruth die? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·Part of [Did Jacob Waltz have a gold mine in the Superstition Mountains?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0B1T7EHP/did-jacob-waltz-have-a-gold-mine-in-the-superstition)·3 answers·0·0 following **Three answers, none ahead** None is ahead yet. See what would settle it. ## Where it stands 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]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D0G03FM5NRA/when-arizona-was-young-what-or-who-killed-mine-hunter)⁠[[2]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D0G03QE7P3A/dead-mans-tale). ## Answers 3 [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/answers/ANS0D0G0KBE34YV/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible [**Ruth was shot, probably for his map, and his remains moved.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/answers/ANS0D0G0HMR2AS9/ruth-was-shot-probably-for-his-map-and-his-remains-moved) Tested, but the results don't decide it Evidence: 2 for, 1 against Disputed [**Ruth, old and lame, died of heat and thirst in June; the skull damage is from scavengers or weathering.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/answers/ANS0D0G0JM01F1K/ruth-old-and-lame-died-of-heat-and-thirst-in-june-the-skull) Tested, but the results don't decide it Evidence: 2 for Disputed ## History 1. 2007[Annerino puts forward: ruth was shot, probably for his map, and his remains moved.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D0G03QE7P3A/dead-mans-tale) 1. 2007[Annerino: the skull was found three-quarters of a mile from the skeleton, consistent with scavengers.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D0G03QE7P3A/dead-mans-tale)For: Ruth, old and lame, died of heat and thirst in June; the skull damage is from scavengers or weathering. 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0BHE6WKZ/how-did-adolph-ruth-die%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0BHE6WKZ/how-did-adolph-ruth-die%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0BHE6WKZ/how-did-adolph-ruth-die%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0BHE6WKZ/how-did-adolph-ruth-die%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0BHE6WKZ/how-did-adolph-ruth-die%23add-source) Where it fits Lost Dutchman's gold mine [**Did Jacob Waltz have a gold mine in the Superstition Mountains?** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0B1T7EHP/did-jacob-waltz-have-a-gold-mine-in-the-superstition)Key question · most likely there was no mine; an old man's deathbed talk, perhaps with a small cache, grew into a composite legend **How did Adolph Ruth die?** You're here · 3 answers, inconclusive [Is there any basis for the Peralta mine and the Peralta stones?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/lost-dutchman-mine/questions/QST0D0G0BS853ZP/is-there-any-basis-for-the-peralta-mine-and-the-peralta)Partly answered · 0 of 3 ruled out [ Ask a question under this one ]