The person at the center of this case
Brandon Lee Wade and Paula Ann Wade
Missing Person · Open
24 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 failing to report to work—was there a pattern change or warning signs?
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location
Lead #2Were there any confirmed sightings of Paula or Brandon after October 14, 2002, in Valdosta or surrounding areas?
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clue
Lead #3What investigative leads or tips have been received by the FBI and Valdosta Police in the past two decades?
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, with no confirmed sightings or updates in over two decades. The FBI and Valdosta Police Department continue to seek public assistance in locating both mother and child.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any vehicles associated with Paula Wade that might provide clues to their whereabouts?
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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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October 14, 2002
Paula and Brandon Wade reported missing
Paula Ann Wade failed to report to work at Sam's Club in Valdosta, Georgia, prompting the missing person report for both mother and child.
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:October 22, 2026