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Chance Wackerhagen, a 9-year-old boy, disappeared from Lockhart, Texas, on December 26, 1993, while spending the holidays with his non-custodial father, Lee Wackerhagen. On the day after Christmas, Chance and his father were last seen having dinner at a local restaurant. The following day, Latricia White, Lee’s girlfriend, was found shot to death in her home, but both Lee and Chance had vanished.
Authorities initially suspected that Lee had killed Latricia and fled with his son, as a ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 26, 1993
Authorities initially suspected that Lee had killed Latricia and fled with his son, as a ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 26, 1993
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Aug 31, 2009
Aug 12, 2023
Chance
Wackerhagen
39
9
56 inches
74 inches
75 lbs
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 26, 1993
Lockhart
Texas
Caldwell County
112
25930
Texas DPS Criminal Investigative Services South Region
Weslaco
Texas
Hidalgo County
78599
2525 North International Boulevard, Texas
9565657611
State
Law Enforcement
93-18851
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
7888
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
No
11/22/2025
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