Bryan Kyle Bridgeman, a 30-year-old man from Nelsonville, Ohio, tragically died on June 4, 2021. His death was ruled a suicide by the Athens County Coroner’s Office. Bridgeman was last seen walking away from his home with Paul Joseph "PJ" Coon, 37, who was supposed to accompany him to purchase a video game. According to the investigation, Coon handed a gun to Bridgeman at the top of a hill, and Bridgeman shot himself in the head. Coon then fled the scene with the gun.
The investigation revealed that Bridgeman’s body remained undiscovered for five months until November 10, 2021, when PJ Coon provided information to law enforcement about the location of the body. Despite the tragic circumstances, Coon has not been charged in connection with Bridgeman’s death. However, Coon and his ex-wife, Lindsey Woolever, were arrested on unrelated charges. Woolever pleaded guilty to trafficking in heroin, unlawful transactions in weapons, and having weapons while under disability, and was sentenced to a minimum of five-and-a-half to eight years in prison. Coon is charged with having weapons while under disability and unlawful transactions in weapons.
The case remains open as law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Bridgeman’s death. Bridgeman’s family has been vocal about their desire for answers and closure, and they continue to seek justice for their loved one.
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