Paige Coffey ////// UPDATE
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This episode of True Crime Garage delves into the disturbing case of Paige Coffey, a 28-year-old woman who vanished in May 2019 after being last seen with her abusive boyfriend, Patrick Samar Mason Jr., known as PJ. The podcast meticulously reconstructs Paige’s final days, highlighting her deteriorating mental health, increasing isolation, and the violent control PJ exerted over her. Despite multiple red flags—including a purse found on a highway, a gunshot incident where PJ claimed Paige shot him, and her sudden disappearance after a trip to Home Depot—law enforcement, particularly Bratton Hall Police, initially downplayed the severity of the case, even suggesting she might be on a beach. The narrative shifts dramatically when, years later, skeletal remains were confirmed to be Paige’s in an abandoned Cleveland home. The FBI and local authorities continue to investigate, with PJ now in federal prison on gun charges, but the cause and manner of death remain unknown. The episode underscores systemic failures in handling domestic violence cases and the tragic consequences of delayed intervention, while urging the public to come forward with any information.
Paige Coffey was last seen alive on May 7, 2019, in the company of her abusive partner, PJ, who had a documented history of domestic violence and felony convictions.
Her family and friends reported signs of severe emotional and physical abuse, including isolation, forced silence, and threats, which align with patterns of coercive control.
Despite a $5,000 reward and public appeals, law enforcement initially failed to treat the case with urgency, even suggesting Paige might have voluntarily disappeared.
The discovery of Paige’s remains in April 2026 confirms her death, but the cause and manner remain under investigation, with PJ as the primary suspect.
The case highlights the critical need for law enforcement to treat missing persons cases involving domestic abuse as urgent, not routine, and to act on early warning signs.
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Holiday Kickoff & Case Introduction
The episode begins with a festive tone, celebrating listeners and promoting the show's beer sponsor, Great Lakes Christmas Ale. The hosts then transition into the main story: the disappearance of Paige Coffey, introducing her as a vibrant young woman who vanished in May 2019 after being seen with her abusive boyfriend, PJ.
The Timeline of Isolation and Abuse
“She was just a great girl. Paige, now 28 years old, lived in Cleveland and worked in Macedonia at Torrid, a woman's clothing boutique.”
The Final Days and Disappearance
“The obvious inference here, Captain, is twofold for me. One, we know police have all of the cell phone science and information which leads us to number two. That they are likely keeping this information hush-hush.”
The Dark History of PJ and the Investigation
“Patrick Samar Mason Jr. is a danger to society, and as the captain says, a big piece of shit.”
The Discovery of Remains and Ongoing Investigation
“This grim discovery changes everything or at least the direction of things as far as the investigation, where the investigation sits.”
“Patrick Samar Mason Jr. is a danger to society, and as the captain says, a big piece of shit.”
“The obvious inference here, Captain, is twofold for me. One, we know police have all of the cell phone science and information which leads us to number two. That they are likely keeping this information hush-hush.”
“This grim discovery changes everything or at least the direction of things as far as the investigation, where the investigation sits.”
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Paige Coffey
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Patrick Samar Mason Jr.
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Trinetta Williamson
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Bratton Hall Police Department
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FBI
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True Crime Garage
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Crime Stoppers
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Missing Persons (Podcast)
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Great Lakes Christmas Ale
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Steelyard Commons
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