The Vanishing Point: The Unsolved Disappearance of Lee and Chance Wackerhagen

A Holiday Visit Turns Tragic

On December 17, 1993, nine-year-old Chance Lee Wackerhagen left his mother’s home in Kingsville, Texas, to spend the Christmas holidays with his father, Lee Herman Wackerhagen Jr., in Lockhart. Lee and Chance’s mother, Gaye Williams, had divorced three years earlier, with Williams retaining custody. On Christmas Day, Chance called his mother, expressing happiness and excitement about his presents and requesting to stay a few more days with his father. Williams agreed, expecting to hear from him soon to arrange his return. That was the last time she heard from her son.

A Gruesome Discovery

On December 27, 1993, Latricia Gail White, Lee's 38-year-old live-in girlfriend, was found murdered in their apartment. She had been shot six times in the head with a .22 caliber revolver, likely while she slept. There were no signs of a struggle or theft. Investigators discovered Chance's footprint in the blood at the scene, indicating he was present during or shortly after the murder. However, both Lee and Chance were missing, and neither has been seen since....Read More

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