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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
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Last Seen: Dec 01, 1946
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Nov 15, 2022
Paula
Welden
95
18
65 inches
122 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Dec 01, 1946
Bennington
Vermont
Bennington County
No
347
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
11/21/2025
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Hey everyone, I came across the case of Paula Jean Welden recently, and something that really caught... ...Read More
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