The person at the center of this case
Paula Ann Wade and Brandon Lee Wade (son)
Missing Person · Open
PAULA ANN WADE
Paula Ann Wade and her son Brandon Lee Wade were reported missing on October 14, 2002, in Valdosta, Georgia, after Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club. The FBI's Atlanta Field Office and Valdosta Police Department are seeking public assistance in locating them. Paula is described as a 5'7" white female with brown hair and eyes, distinguishing marks including a birthmark and protruding canine teeth.
Valdosta, Georgia
🏛️ FBI Atlanta Field Office and Valdosta Police Department
Case Summary
Paula Ann Wade and her son Brandon Lee Wade were reported missing on October 14, 2002, in Valdosta, Georgia, after Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club. The FBI's Atlanta Field Office and Valdosta Police Department are seeking public assistance in locating them. Paula is described as a 5'7" white female with brown hair and eyes, distinguishing marks including a birthmark and protruding canine teeth.
Timeline of Events
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October 14, 2002
Paula and Brandon reported missing
Paula Ann Wade and her son Brandon Lee Wade were reported missing after Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club in Valdosta, Georgia.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Paula Ann Wade - 5'7", brown hair and eyes, birthmark on upper leg, protruding canine teeth, may wear glasses or corrective lenses, uses asthma inhaler
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Lead #2Brandon Lee Wade - son of Paula Ann Wade, missing with mother
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evidence
Lead #3Paula failed to report to work at Sam's Club, suggesting sudden disappearance
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:183
Started:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:April 25, 2026