Theresa Ann Bier: Vanished in Yosemite
Summary
Hosts Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole investigate the 1987 disappearance of 16-year-old Teresa Ann Beer, who vanished while camping with acquaintance Russell "Skip" Welch. They explore Teresa’s traumatic history of abuse and Welch’s shifting alibis, including his claim that Bigfoot took her. The episode also examines theories involving serial killers and Welch’s alleged secret sacrifices, highlighting the case’s unresolved nature.
Topics discussed
Intro, show overview, and sponsor messages
Teresa Beer's troubled childhood and family history
Life with abusive uncle Johnny and his live-in girlfriend
Teresa's disappearance and the Bigfoot camping trip
Skip Welch's Bigfoot beliefs and previous encounters
Police investigation and Skip's shifting alibis
Discovery of the staged campsite and initial search
James Welch's confession about devil worship murders
Hosts discuss the trauma of family betrayal
Skip's arrest, bail issues, and dropped charges
Chandra's defense of Skip and family loyalty
Theory linking case to the Speed Freak Killers
Skip's death, recent investigations, and Teresa's description
Outro, credits, and final sponsor messages
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