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136: MISSING: Paula and Brandon Wade

May 11, 2026 · 56 min

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On October 12, 2002, 25-year-old Paula Wade and her 3-year-old son, Brandon, were last seen in Valdosta, Georgia, just days before they were supposed to move to Florida for a fresh start. Paula had been packing up their apartment and was looking forward to being closer to family, but they never made that move.

When Paula missed a scheduled call with her parents on the 13th and failed to show up for work on the 14th, they were reported missing. Their apartment was searched, and all of their belongings were found inside.

More than 20 years later, Paula and Brandon have never been found. Their disappearance remains an open case, and their family is still searching for answers.

If you have any information about Paula and Brandon, please contact the FBI’s Atlanta Field Office at (770) 216-3000.

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Editor: Shannon Keirce
Research/Writing: Haley Gray

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