This episode of Extinguished revisits the strange disappearance of Teresa Ann Beer, a 16-year-old girl who vanished during a 1987 camping trip. David McCLam and LaDonna Humphrey examine the bizarre Bigfoot story given by Russell Skip Welch and how it overshadowed the search for truth, hindering justice for Teresa.

Takeaways

• Examine the impact of sensationalized media on missing persons cases.
• Discuss the legal challenges in prosecuting cases without a body or physical evidence.
• Understand how initial false narratives can complicate investigations.
• Consider the pattern of cases where victims are marginalized and forgotten.
• Anticipate future discussions about Welch’s involvement and new evidence.