The Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden
From Crime at Bedtime by Jack Laurence
May 2, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 46
About this episode
The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of Paula Jean Welden, an 18-year-old student who vanished during a hike in Vermont in 1946.
In December 1946, 18-year-old Bennington College student Paula Jean Welden set out for a short hike on Vermont’s Long Trail. She was seen by motorists and hikers and then she was gone. Despite one of the largest searches in state history, no trace was ever found. Her case not only unsettled a community, but directly led to the creation of the Vermont State Police, and became part of the legend of the so-called Bennington Triangle. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Subscribe to Crime at Bedtimes Youtube channel HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Jack Laurence
Topics covered
- disappearance
- true crime
- Vermont
- hiking
- mystery
- search efforts
- Bennington Triangle
Keywords
- Paula Jean Welden
- disappearance
- Vermont
- Bennington College
- Long Trail
- true crime
- mystery
- search
- Bennington Triangle
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vermont State Police
Places: Vermont, Bennington College, Bennington Triangle
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