Wanda Jean Perkins was a 33-year-old mother of three at the time of her disappearance from Columbus, Georgia. She was last seen on the evening of May 25, 2002. Reports indicate that her husband was the last person to see her, stating she got into a white, 'sporty' looking car that had a spoiler on the back. The vehicle was being driven by an unidentified white male. At the time she vanished, Wanda was living near the intersection of 35th Street and 5th Avenue. She was reportedly wearing a blue denim dress and green sandals.
Perkins had several distinguishing physical characteristics. She had brown hair, sometimes with red highlights, and brown eyes. Standing between 4'9' and 5'0' and weighing between 90 and 110 pounds, she had a slight build. She had pierced ears and noticeable dimples. Additionally, she had scars on both of her wrists, her abdomen, right thigh, and left ankle. She also had two tattoos: the name 'Jack' on her right breast and the letter 'R' on her left hand. It has been noted that she might have used the last name Pressley at times.
The circumstances surrounding the reporting of Wanda's disappearance have been noted as unusual. Her husband did not file a missing person report until May 28, 2002, three days after she was last seen. He allegedly only did so after being prompted by her family, who threatened to report her missing themselves if he did not. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance, though few details have been made available to the public. The Columbus Police Department has continued to ask for the public's assistance in the years since she vanished, but her case remains unsolved. The investigation into what happened to Wanda Jean Perkins is ongoing, leaving her family without answers for over two decades.
Last Seen: May 25, 2002
