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Lewis Barrett Welch Jr., a well-known poet associated with the Beat Generation, disappeared on May 23, 1971, from Nevada City, California. Welch had been staying at the home of fellow poet Gary Snyder at the time. Suffering from depression and alcoholism, Welch left Snyder's house carrying a Smith & Wesson .22 caliber revolver, which he took from Snyder's belongings. He left behind a poignant note indicating his intention to take his own life, mentioning his frustrations with life and his inabil ...Read More
Last Seen: May 23, 1971
Last Seen: May 23, 1971
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Oct 16, 2012
Jan 09, 2024
Lewis
Welch
97
44
72 inches
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
May 23, 1971
Nevada City
California
Nevada County
278
12501
Nevada County Sheriff's Office
Nevada City
California
Nevada County
95959
950 Maidu Avenue, California
5302651471
County
Law Enforcement
1710-1215
Nevada County Sheriff's Office
Red/Auburn
Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else delved into the rumors about Lewis Welch's connections with other Beat Generation fi... ...Read More
09/30/2023
09/30/2023
I recently came across the case of Lewis Barrett Welch Jr., and something that's been on my mind is ... ...Read More
02/12/2023
02/12/2023
