The person at the center of this case
Brandon Lee Wade and Paula Ann Wade
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2002
BRANDON LEE WADE
Justice for Brandon Lee Wade and Paula Ann Wade — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Paula or Brandon at Sam's Club or nearby locations on October 14, 2002?
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contact
Lead #2What was Paula's last communication with family, friends, or coworkers before disappearing?
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location
Lead #3Were there any vehicles associated with Paula that could provide leads on their direction of travel?
Brandon Lee Wade, a 3-year-old boy, and his mother Paula Ann Wade disappeared on October 14, 2002, from Valdosta, Georgia, after Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club. Their whereabouts remain unknown over two decades later, and investigators continue seeking any information that could locate them or determine what happened. The case remains active with the FBI's Atlanta Field Office and Valdosta Police Department, and public tips could be crucial to resolving this long-standing disappearance.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What circumstances led Paula to miss work—was there any indication of distress or unusual behavior?
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Source Narrative
October 14, 2002 Valdosta, Georgia The FBI's Atlanta Field Office and the Valdosta Police Department in Georgia are asking for the public's assistance in locating Brandon Lee Wade and his mother Paula Ann Wade . Paula and Brandon were reported missing on October 14, 2002, after Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club in Valdosta, Georgia.
Timeline of Events
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2002-10-14
Brandon Lee Wade and Paula Ann Wade reported missing
Paula Ann Wade failed to report to work at Sam's Club in Valdosta, Georgia, prompting the missing persons report for both mother and son.
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:July 22, 2026