The person at the center of this case
Paula Ann Wade and Brandon Lee Wade
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2002
PAULA ANN WADE
Justice for Paula Ann Wade and Brandon Lee 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 #1Paula Ann Wade had distinctive physical features including a birthmark on her upper leg and protruding top canine teeth—could these identifying marks help someone recognize her if she is still alive?
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evidence
Lead #2What were the circumstances of their disappearance? Was there evidence of foul play, voluntary departure, or abduction?
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witness
Lead #3Who last saw Paula and Brandon before October 14, 2002? Were there any witnesses to their disappearance or any suspicious activity?
Paula Ann Wade and her young son Brandon Lee Wade disappeared on October 14, 2002, in Valdosta, Georgia, after Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club where she was employed. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads in over two decades. The FBI and Valdosta Police Department continue to seek public assistance in locating them.
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contact
Lead #4Has Paula attempted any contact with family, friends, or authorities in the 20+ years since disappearance?
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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 Paula Ann Wade and her son Brandon Lee 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.
Remarks: Paula Ann Wade may be wearing corrective lenses or glasses. She also uses an inhaler for asthma.
Timeline of Events
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2002-10-14
Paula Ann Wade and Brandon Lee Wade reported missing
Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club in Valdosta, Georgia on October 14, 2002. Both Paula and her son Brandon were reported missing on this date.
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:May 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:May 11, 2026