Digest

This episode of "Offensive Line" delves into the chilling case of Doug Coker, a successful businessman who vanished without a trace in McDonough, Georgia, on March 13, 2012. The investigation begins with the suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance, as his wife, Judy, reported him missing through their nephew, Jim. Judy's account of the day Doug went missing raises further questions, as she claims to have last seen him that morning and received a mysterious call from his phone with no one speaking. Detectives launch a thorough investigation, searching Doug's properties, contacting hospitals, and interviewing his family and friends. They also consider the possibility of foul play, particularly given the unusual circumstances of his disappearance. Judy provides detectives with phone records and co-worker testimonies, confirming her whereabouts on the day of Doug's disappearance. The investigation leads detectives to track Doug's cell phone records, revealing his last known location at a McDonald's in Macon. Surveillance footage shows him ordering coffee and taking a phone call. This phone call leads them to Pamela Moss, the last person known to have spoken to Doug. A background check on Pamela reveals a shocking truth: her previous name was Pamela Fry, and she had been convicted of murdering her mother. She had also been involved in the death of her husband, Jean Maus. Confronting Pamela with evidence contradicting her alibi, detectives question her about Doug's whereabouts. The investigation takes a gruesome turn when Detective Jamie Jones discovers Doug's body covered under a tarp at Pamela's house. The house is also filled with natural gas, suggesting an attempted cover-up. The crime scene reveals blood splatter, a red hammer, and burnt matches, indicating a violent struggle and an attempt to burn down the house. Pamela's suicide attempt while in the hospital leads to her arrest for Doug's murder. Her defense strategy, claiming multiple personality disorder, is not accepted by prosecutors or Doug's family. The motive behind the murder is revealed to be Pamela's fear of being exposed for scamming Doug out of money for her nonprofit. Doug had demanded his money back, and she feared going back to prison. Pamela Moss is found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. The episode concludes with a reflection on the unanswered questions surrounding Pamela's crimes, leaving listeners to ponder the possibility of her involvement in the deaths of her stepfather and husband.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Disappearance of Doug Coker

This chapter introduces the case of Doug Coker, a successful businessman in McDonough, Georgia, who went missing on March 13, 2012. His wife, Judy, reported him missing through their nephew, Jim, raising suspicions for detectives.

00:09:27

The Investigation and Pamela Moss Emerges

This chapter details the initial investigation into Doug's disappearance, including the search of his properties, contact with hospitals, and interviews with family and friends. It also introduces Pamela Moss, the last person known to have spoken to Doug, and reveals her shocking past, including a murder conviction.

00:31:59

The Gruesome Discovery and Pamela's Arrest

This chapter describes the discovery of Doug Coker's body at Pamela Moss's house, the crime scene evidence, and Pamela's subsequent suicide attempt and arrest for Doug's murder.

00:38:46

Pamela Moss's Trial and Conviction

This chapter discusses Pamela Moss's defense strategy, the motive behind Doug's murder, and the outcome of her trial, which resulted in a conviction for first-degree murder and a life sentence without parole.

00:44:22

Unanswered Questions

This chapter reflects on the unanswered questions surrounding Pamela Moss's crimes, including the possibility of her involvement in the deaths of her stepfather and husband.

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Q&A

• What was the initial suspicion surrounding Doug Coker's disappearance?

  Detectives were suspicious that Judy Coker, Doug's wife, had not reported his disappearance herself but instead had her nephew do it. They wondered if there was a financial motive behind his disappearance.

• How did detectives track Doug Coker's last known location?

  Detectives pinged Doug's cell phone, revealing his last known location at a McDonald's in Macon. Surveillance footage from the restaurant confirmed his presence and showed him taking a phone call.

• What was the shocking truth about Pamela Moss's past?

  Detectives discovered that Pamela Moss, the last person known to have spoken to Doug, had a previous name, Pamela Fry, and had been convicted of murdering her mother. She had also been involved in the death of her husband.

• What was the motive behind Doug Coker's murder?

  Detectives believe Pamela Moss killed Doug because he threatened to expose her for scamming him out of money for her nonprofit. He had demanded his money back, and she feared going back to prison.

• What was the outcome of Pamela Moss's trial?

  Pamela Moss was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. Her defense strategy, which claimed she suffered from multiple personality disorder, was not accepted by the jury.

Show Notes