Justice Denied: Teresa Bier’s Unsolved Disappearance Pt. 3

Episode 26 of the Extinguished podcast, hosted by McClam/Humphrey, titled "Justice Denied: Teresa Bier’s Unsolved Disappearance Pt. 3" was published on November 29, 2025 and runs 12 minutes.

November 29, 2025 ·12m · Extinguished

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Summary

Teresa Bier vanished almost four decades ago, leaving behind a chilling mystery overshadowed by an unbelievable tale of Bigfoot. This episode unravels the disturbing reality behind the myth, exposing a troubled man, a botched investigation, and the enduring questions that haunt her family.Takeaways“We’re here to dig up the truth, case by case, victim by victim.” – David McLam“When you strip away the folklore, you’re left with an older man who took a teenage girl into the woods and returned alone. That’s not mythology. That’s predation.” – David McLam“Teresa deserved to be remembered as a person, not a headline.” – LaDonna HumphreyBehind the Story:The episode revisits the case of Teresa Beer, a 16-year-old girl who disappeared during a camping trip with a much older man, Welch. When Welch claimed Bigfoot took her, the story captured headlines, diverting attention from the true circumstances of her vanishing. Police built a circumstantial case against Welch, including evidence of drug use and inconsistent stories, but charges were eventually dropped due to insufficient evidence. Welch, described as unstable and prone to wild tales, died years later without confessing, leaving Teresa’s family without answers.DON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY FOLLOWING THE LINKTREEFollow Our Family Of True Crime Shows. Every podcast is important. We hope you join us on our important missions!Lost Girls True Crime,Authors & Extraordinary PeopleBeneath The Red Sky

Episode Description

Takeaways

“We’re here to dig up the truth, case by case, victim by victim.” – David McLam
“When you strip away the folklore, you’re left with an older man who took a teenage girl into the woods and returned alone. That’s not mythology. That’s predation.” – David McLam
“Teresa deserved to be remembered as a person, not a headline.” – LaDonna Humphrey

Behind the Story:

The episode revisits the case of Teresa Beer, a 16-year-old girl who disappeared during a camping trip with a much older man, Welch. When Welch claimed Bigfoot took her, the story captured headlines, diverting attention from the true circumstances of her vanishing. Police built a circumstantial case against Welch, including evidence of drug use and inconsistent stories, but charges were eventually dropped due to insufficient evidence. Welch, described as unstable and prone to wild tales, died years later without confessing, leaving Teresa’s family without answers.

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Lost Girls

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Beneath The Red Sky