Sasquatch Chronicles - SC EP: 1225 The Beast of Trinity Texas

Date: January 26, 2026
Host: Wes Germer
Guests: Nadelle (recent eyewitness, Washington State), Terry Weaver (filmmaker, "Beast of Trinity, Texas")

Episode Overview

This episode explores two core themes: a deeply personal Bigfoot encounter by guest Nadelle in Washington State, and an in-depth look into the making of the film The Beast of Trinity, Texas by filmmaker Terry Weaver. The discussion moves from the psychological and physical impact of a close encounter to the cultural and local context of sightings in East Texas, blending personal testimony, folklore, and the investigative process into the Bigfoot phenomenon.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nadelle’s Bigfoot Encounter (Washington State, December 2025)

Background & Lead-Up

• Nadelle describes herself as “interested but not convinced” about Bigfoot prior to her encounter (03:52).
  • “I don't know if I ever wanted to have an experience, but I was open to the idea of it… listened to your show a lot, watched a lot of documentaries…” (03:52).

The Incident

• Occurred at a remote Airbnb near Port Angeles, WA, on Nadelle’s solo vacation (04:50).
• Around 3am, Nadelle awoke to:
  • Bed swaying, like an earthquake (05:39)
  • Loud creaks in ceiling, a “big boom” toward bathroom (06:15)
  • A “growl...not a roar,” described as “low, guttural, deep” (06:30; 13:20)

Visual Sighting

• Through a crack in the curtain, she sees a “big brown blur” moving extremely fast, bipedal, darker than rain-soaked wood chips, “definitely not a human or a bear.” (07:51; 13:20)
• Hears four heavy, hollow “boom, boom, boom, boom” and then silence (08:27).

Physical and Emotional Impact

• Immediate, overwhelming fear: nausea, freezing in place, inability to move, hide under covers until daylight.
  • “The fear that I felt that night was beyond that [being robbed at gunpoint]. Just so very different.” (12:53)
• No inclination to investigate aftermath due to gut-level dread (16:07; 19:11).

Aftermath and Interpretation

• Reaches out to Airbnb host, who found “nothing,” but Nadelle remains uncertain (17:20).
• Sizing: estimates creature between 6-7 feet tall (21:29), movement unmistakably bipedal.
• Considers “infrasound” or some kind of energy may have induced physiological effects (24:53), but mostly attributes it to intense fear.

Quote (Nadelle, 12:53):
“The fear that I felt that night was beyond that. Just so very different. A fear I've never felt before.”

• The experience deeply shaken her beliefs: “It feels bigger than us. It feels bigger than me, and it just scared the crap out of me.” (33:05)

Notable Quotes

• On Unnatural Fear:
  “Eyewitnesses will often say it's that unnatural fear that just kind of takes over. It's not normal.” (Wes, 12:55)
• On Description:
  “It moved so fast. It was not an animal on four, it was on two.” (Nadelle, 13:20)
• On Aftermath:
  “Time helps, and it does help to talk about it…” (Wes, 33:11)

2. Conversation with Terry Weaver: The Beast of Trinity, Texas

Genesis of the Film

• Weaver, originally a skeptic, inspired by a friend’s encounter and stories in Fouke, AR (home of the Boggy Creek legend). (34:16; 35:43)
• Combines his love for murder mysteries with the Bigfoot lore into a detective film set in Trinity, TX. (36:24)

Film Synopsis

• Follows a small-town sheriff drawn into a murder investigation compounded by reports of a “beast” (36:24).
• Features real sightings and local reactions as subtext for the narrative.

Real Encounters During Filming

• Interviews with locals—particularly Monica, whose testimony left Weaver convinced of her authenticity (38:21).
  • Monica’s advice: Don’t go looking for Bigfoot; her fear “was physiological, her skin gets clammy…” (38:46)
• Trinity County Sheriff’s office supported the film after revealing his own playful link to Bigfoot lore (bigfoot costume PSA, which later went viral) (41:07).
• Post-filming, the sheriff called Weaver to share his own son’s Bigfoot sighting at a deer lease in nearby Cheetah, Texas—unprompted, and with earnestness (43:28).
• Multiple other locals—commissioners and community members—reluctant to talk but shared harrowing experiences off-camera, indicating a persistent undercurrent of fear and stigma (46:47).

Quote (Terry Weaver, 45:47): “She [Monica] describes it in detail, especially the smell…She kept on going back to the smell, this pungent smell…very distinct.”

Changing Perspective

• Initially a non-believer, Weaver is moved by the candor and physiological reactions of interviewees (50:27).
  • “I believe that they believe what they’re telling me…they had no reason to tell me this story.”
• Now open to the Bigfoot phenomenon, less concerned about “evidence,” more profoundly impacted by witnessing others’ trauma and conviction (51:36).

Encounters and Reluctance

• Several interviewees withdrew consent to publish testimonials for fear of ridicule (49:00–50:03).
• Stigma still strong, but stories are widely held in East Texas communities (54:24).

Bigfoot's Nature and Legacy

• Weaver sees Bigfoot as “a creature close to extinction…smart, fast, keen to senses, probably more advanced senses than humans.” (59:47)
• Bigfoot as cultural catalyst since the 1970s, an enduring symbol now “everywhere, at least in idea.” (59:47)
• He has no plans to go looking, citing Monica’s warning and personal respect: “I don't want to encounter something like that without some heavy firepower...But I don't think I would. I don't want to. I'm not a big hunter.” (61:33)

Quote (Terry Weaver, 57:09): “I'm no longer a naysayer, a disbeliever. I'm open to hearing the stories. And there's, there's something very convincing about it.”

Notable Quotes

• On Interviewing Eyewitnesses: “There's something about sitting down in front of someone, hearing them tell their account, and seeing the impact on them.” (Wes, 54:24)
• On Intrusive Curiosity: “If Bigfoot exists, I don't think he's out killing people. I think he's out trying to survive like a near extinct creature would…” (Terry Weaver, 59:47)
• On the Larger Mystery: “To think that we're the only species out there is very, very narrow minded…And we are small. We are infantile in comparison to what's out there.” (Terry Weaver, 64:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Nadelle’s encounter begins: 04:50
• Physical description and immediate aftermath: 13:20–16:07
• Discussion on infrasound/fear reaction: 24:53
• Wes relates similar experiences in fear response: 25:48
• Nadelle’s philosophical thoughts on what Bigfoot is: 27:24
• Weaver begins discussing Beast of Trinity, Texas: 34:05
• Monica’s first-hand account and strong warning: 38:21–39:56
• Sheriff’s role and viral Bigfoot prank: 41:07–42:38
• Eyewitnesses’ reluctance and emotional response: 49:00–50:03
• Weaver on his changed perspective: 50:27
• Discussion of elusive evidence and cryptid lore: 52:05, 54:34
• Weaver’s final thoughts, cautions about “looking for” Bigfoot: 61:33

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “The fear that I felt that night was beyond [being robbed at gunpoint]. Just so very different. A fear I’ve never felt before.”
  — Nadelle, (12:53)

• “I believe these people. I believe that they believe what they’re telling me…they had no reason to tell me this story.”
  — Terry Weaver, (50:27)

• “If Bigfoot exists, I don't think he's out killing people. I think he's out trying to survive like a near extinct creature would…”
  — Terry Weaver, (59:47)

• “To think that we're the only species out there is very, very narrow minded…We are infantile in comparison to what's out there.”
  — Terry Weaver, (64:34)

• “Don't go out on an expedition…because of the fear that she had when she encountered this thing, she was worried for safety, she froze.”
  — Terry Weaver, about Monica’s warning (55:39)

Conclusion

This episode showcases both the deeply personal, life-altering impact of a close Bigfoot encounter and the way local legends, community experiences, and unexplainable events fuel both skepticism and belief. Whether through Nadelle’s raw, emotional retelling or Weaver’s transformation from skeptic to open-minded chronicler, the theme remains: Bigfoot encounters are more than just stories—they’re powerful, sometimes traumatic events that leave those who experience them changed, forever questioning the boundaries of the known and the unknown.

Episode Highlight:
The power of eyewitness testimony—especially personal, emotionally charged encounters—remains the most compelling evidence for many in the world of Sasquatch phenomena. Both guests urge listeners to respect the magnitude of these experiences and to approach the unknown with humility and open-mindedness.