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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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances that led to Paula Ann Wade's failure to report to work—was there an emergency or unusual situation?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Paula and Brandon on October 14, 2002, or in the days leading up to their disappearance?
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location
Lead #3Were there any vehicles or suspicious activity reported near Sam's Club or the family's residence around the time of disappearance?
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. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether they left voluntarily or were taken. The FBI and Valdosta Police continue seeking public assistance to locate them.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Has any communication or contact been made from Paula or Brandon since October 14, 2002?
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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. Both mother and son were reported missing on this date.
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:May 12, 2026