The Sasquatch Scapegoat: Sierra National Forest

In June of 1987, Theresa Ann Bier was 16 years old when she vanished while on a camping trip outside of Yosemite National Park. The man who accompanied her, 43-year-old Russell “Skip” Welch, returned alone days later with a startling story - Bigfoot took her.

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Sources

Books:

Meth, Murder, and Bigfoot: https://www.amazon.com/Meth-Murder-Bigfoot-California-Crime-ebook/dp/B088YMG5L5

Articles:

https://charleyproject.org/case/theresa-ann-bier

Galvan, Louis. “Man blames Bigfoot for missing girl.” The Fresno Bee, June 19, 1987.

Galvan, Louis. “Police release picture of girl who left on trip to find Bigfoot.” The Fresno Bee, June 20, 1987.

Lopez, Pablo. “Uncle fears worst after 5-year loss.” The Fresno Bee, July 26, 1992.

O’Connell, Jay. “Meth, Murder, and Bigfoot.” 2020.

Pulaski, Alex. “Abduction suspect released.” The Fresno Bee, October 3, 1987.

“Scene Stealer.” The Fresno Bee, October 27, 1971.

“Suspect says ‘Bigfoot did it’.” The Lompoc Record, October 4, 1987.

Video: 

Bigfoot Took her: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38780180/