136: MISSING: Paula and Brandon Wade
136: MISSING: Paula and Brandon Wade  
Podcast: Detective Perspective
Published On: Mon May 11 2026
Description: 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.To support Paula’s family, please share their flyers and this episode.Editor: Shannon KeirceResearch/Writing: Haley GraySUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspectiveFIND DERRICK HERETwitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseurCRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEECriminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comCrime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopADS:1. PocketHose - Text DETECTIVE to 64000 to get a FREE 360 Rotating Pocket Pivot AND a FREE Thumb Drive Nozzle w/ a purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic Hose!2. https://www.TryFUM.com - Use code DETECTIVE to get a FREE gift with your Journey Pack!