Missing: Paula and Brandon Wade

Missing since October 13, 2002: Paula and Brandon Wade

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Paula (McGrath) Wade and her 3-year-old son were reported missing on October 13, 2002. Paula , 26, who was employed by Sam's Club, Valdosta, Georgia, didn't show up for work at 7 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2002. Lateasa Hicks, marketing team leader at the store, said that when Paula didn't call work to notify them she wouldn't be in, people with whom she worked became concerned about her whereabouts. Hicks became concerned and sent someone to Wade's residence at Common Apartments twice that morning to find her. Wade's vehicle, a 1998 Chevy Blazer was still there, but there was no sign of Wade or her son, Brandon. Police officers responded to the apartment and contacted the landlord. No trace of Wade or her son was found. Marcus Burroughs, 19, was a roommate of Paula's but has not given the police any pertinent information regarding her disappearance. He refused a polygraph test and invoked his right to legal counsel. Cedric Bell, an acquaintance of Marcus', was brought in for initial questioning and told officials where the bodies could be found. Only deer bones were found in that area. The family believes he should be brought in for further questioning. Paula's husband, staff sergeant Lance Wade, stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina, has been cleared of any involvement through questioning and a polygraph test.

Wade's family said they know of no one who would try to harm their daughter or grandson and that it was very odd that they had not heard from her. "Even one week (without contact) is totally out of character" said her father, Regis McGrath. "We'd speak every Sunday night at 6:30 unless we arranged something ahead of time. Paula's vehicle was left in the parking lot of her Commons Apartment but the child safety seat had been removed. Police have concentrated their search on the apartment complex, posting fliers, interviewing residents and searching nearby woods for signs of foul play, but no leads were uncovered. Paula received an approved transfer through Sam's for a new job in Kissimmee, FL, in October. Her father was supposed to help her move the next week, but she disappeared. Missing work without notice was also very unusual. Paula had worked with the company for five years. "Work and the baby, that was her life" ,said her father.

Paula Wade is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. She has brown/auburn hair and brown eyes. Brandon, 3, is 33-inches tall, 32 pounds, with hazel-blue eyes and brown hair.No other information is available at this time. Anyone who has information about the location of Paula and Brandon Wade are asked to call the police department's Crime Tip Line at (229) 293-3091 - where callers have the option to remain anonymous. You may also call the Crime Investigations Department at (229) 293-3145.

Anyone with questions or information to share may do so by sending an email to findpaulawade@gmail.com

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Brandon Wade
DOB: Jul 15, 1999
Missing: Oct 14, 2002
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Missing From:
VALDOSTA, GA.
United States

Paula has a birthmark on the upper part of one of her legs and her top canine teeth protrude in front of her other top teeth. She may also use the last name McGrath.

Paula Wade
DOB: Oct 30, 1976
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5''7" (170 cm)
Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
Missing From:
VALDOSTA, GA. USA

Paula has a birthmark on the upper part of one of her legs and her top canine teeth protrude in front of her other top teeth. She may also use the last name McGrath.

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