Part Deux: From Haunted Mines to Missing Persons: Tommyknockers and The Bennington Triangle

In Part Two of this split episode of The Verbal Echo, Sara takes listeners deep into the wilderness of the mysterious Bennington Triangle — a remote area of southern Vermont linked to strange disappearances, unsettling folklore, and decades of unanswered questions.Sara breaks down the history behind the region and examines the series of disappearances that helped create the legend of the Bennington Triangle between 1945 and 1950. From experienced outdoorsman Middie Rivers to college student Paula Welden and several others who vanished without explanation, the episode explores the facts, timelines, search efforts, and eerie similarities surrounding each case.Along the way, Sara also dives into local theories connected to the area — including unusual environmental conditions, wilderness survival challenges, possible serial activity, and paranormal speculation tied to Glastenbury Mountain. Why have so many stories emerged from this isolated stretch of forest? And how did a cluster of missing persons cases evolve into one of America’s most enduring regional mysteries?--------------------------------------------------Thank you for listening to this podcast and helping us grow by sharing it with a friend!Thank YOU!!! Do you want to tell your story on this show? Reach out, Send an email to verbalecho@gmail.comRead Monica's stories on the Medium PublicationRead Sara's Blog: Life Snacks on Blogspot---------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Patreon for even more content about our episodes and see video episodes before they are uploaded to our audio podcast. We share even more content on Patreon. Join today, it's FREE to join - be a founding member on our Patreon Channel where you get even more content.Join us! Verbal Echo Podcast on PatreonMusic Artist credits for this podcast:Season 1: IkoliksSeason 2: Amoeba Crew, Dagored, and Salinski Music, and Licensed music through ASYNCSeason 3: Async sponsored Artists - Song "I Have You" episode 62 by Marigolde licensed by Async; episode 63 "Unbreakable" by Aeris Moon-licensed by Async. Legal Disclaimer: As always, this podcast is for entertainment only, and the views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own. Always consult with medical professionals or your own experts before relying on advice or wisdom from others.