The person at the center of this case
Paula Ann Wade and Brandon Lee Wade
Missing Person · Open
24 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 #1What was the relationship between Paula and Brandon's father, and could he provide insight into their disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Did coworkers at Sam's Club notice anything unusual about Paula's behavior or demeanor in the days before her disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Paula has distinctive physical features including a birthmark on her upper leg and protruding top canine teeth—have these identifying marks been reported in any sightings?
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. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear, and their whereabouts have not been determined despite ongoing investigation by the FBI and local police. Anyone with information about their location or what happened to them is urged to contact the FBI's Atlanta Field Office.
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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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timeline
Lead #4What were the exact circumstances that led to Paula not reporting to work that day—was there a pattern change or warning signs?
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Official wording
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 and Brandon reported missing
Paula Ann Wade and her son Brandon Lee Wade failed to return home. Paula did not report to work at Sam's Club in Valdosta, Georgia, prompting the missing person report.
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 2002
Last Updated:October 29, 2026