Patty Vaughan was just 18 when she vanished in 1982. To understand what happened to her, we have to step into the life of the man she disappeared into — Galen Douglas Sager. This episode traces Sager’s story from his childhood in Mathias, West Virginia, through his marriages, the stillbirth of his twin sons, the disappearance of Patty, a manslaughter conviction, and the years of abuse described by his second wife, Ellen. Told through survivor testimony, family accounts, and available records, this chapter reveals how Sager’s violence escalated over decades, how silence shielded him, and how women like Ellen found the strength to survive. Ellen survived. Patty didn’t. The difference isn’t safety — it’s silence. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-grimes-files-gone-not-silent/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy