In May 2018, 40-year-old Paul John Snarski was reported missing by his brother after he failed to make contact with his family. He was last seen at his residence in Auburn, Washington, on May 11, 2018. Snarski's family believed he was traveling to Oregon to spend Mother's Day with his mother. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, 6'2' tall, weighing 230 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He had numerous tattoos and a goatee.
The investigation into his disappearance began after his brother filed a missing person report on May 29, 2018.
The investigation soon focused on a longtime associate of Snarski's, Two Dogs Salvatore Fasaga. The two had known each other for over two decades, having likely met while incarcerated as teenagers. Cell phone data indicated that the last signal from Snarski's phone was near Fasaga's home in Onalaska, Washington, in the early morning hours of May 12, 2018. Eyewitnesses later told police that Fasaga had shot Snarski in the face with a. 45 caliber pistol at his residence on the evening of May 11th or the early morning of May 12th. Following the shooting, Fasaga allegedly dismembered Snarski's body and instructed others to dispose of the remains, his vehicle, and personal belongings. In July 2019, investigators discovered partial human remains in a remote area of Pierce County, which were later identified as belonging to Paul Snarski. A search of Fasaga's home also uncovered Snarski's blood on the living room floor.
In February 2020, Two Dogs Salvatore Fasaga was charged with first-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm. The case, initially filed in King County, was moved to Lewis County, where the crime was alleged to have occurred. In July 2023, following a bench trial, a Lewis County Superior Court judge found Fasaga not guilty of murder, stating that the prosecution had not proven his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He was, however, found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm. The judge cited inconsistencies and the 'extreme' and 'bizarre' behavior of a key witness as factors in the acquittal. Later, in May 2024, additional human remains belonging to Snarski were discovered on a property in Onalaska. The case of Paul Snarski's disappearance highlights a tragic and complex investigation that, despite the discovery of his remains and a murder trial, did not result in a conviction for his death.Last Seen: May 11, 2018
