Episode 75: Paula Weldon

Summary In 1946, Paula Welden, a college student at Bennington College, mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a chilling unsolved case that has haunted the region for decades. As her disappearance unfolds, it sparks a dark fascination that even inspired famous writers like Donna Tartt and Shirley Jackson as well as spurred the creation of the Vermont State Police. But who was Paula Welden, and what truly happened to her? Dive into the eerie mystery of the Bennington Triangle and the haunting legacy of a missing woman whose story still remains a puzzle. Was Paula’s disappearance linked to other unexplained events in the area, or is there something more sinister at play? Join us as we explore the chilling details of one of the most baffling disappearances in U.S. history. Join Aimee and Vanessa for this week’s episode of She Goes By Jane as they highlight the story of Paula Welden. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our February 2025 selection is Hangsaman by Shirley Jackson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a new readalong feature for this month’s selection! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly.