Missing Person · Unknown
55 years waiting · since 1971
Missing Person: Lewis Barrett Welch
Justice is overdue — the trail went cold in 1971, but the truth hasn't.
NamUs case MP17816. Missing person: Lewis Barrett Welch. Last known contact: 1971-05-23 in Nevada City, Nevada, CA. Circumstances: Lew Welch was last seen around Nevada City, California on May 23, 1971 at a friend's house. Demographics: 44 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 150 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: stainless steel heavy-frame Smith & Wesson .22 caliber revolver; Clothing: "Frisco" jeans and a denim jacket; Footwear: boots. Investigating agency: Nevada County Sheriff's Office | 1710-1215.
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Incident:May 23, 1971
Last Updated:July 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 23, 1971
Last Updated:July 15, 2026
Have Information?
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Phone: 5302651471
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