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Paula Jean Welden, an 18-year-old student at Bennington College, went missing on December 1, 1946, while hiking on the Long Trail near Glastenbury Mountain in Bennington, Vermont. She left her dorm around 2:30 p.m., wearing a red parka and jeans, and was last seen hitchhiking to the trail. Multiple witnesses reported seeing her walking along the trail that afternoon. One man, who spoke with her around 4:00 p.m., said she inquired about the length of the trail before continuing on.

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Last Seen: Dec 01, 1946
Victim Details

Oct 07, 2017

Nov 15, 2022

Paula

Welden

95

18

65 inches

122 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Dec 01, 1946

Bennington

Vermont

Bennington County

No

430

33080

Vermont State Police - Westminster

Putney

Vermont

Windham County

05346

1330 Westminster Heights Road, Vermont

8027224600

State

Law Enforcement

05C302822

Vermont State Police - Westminster

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

01/22/2026


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