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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97603) and 5 other sources
In the late summer of 2021, the life of Brandon Matthew Dale Wolner took an unforeseen and alarming turn, leaving his family and friends in a state of prolonged uncertainty. At the age of 36, Brandon was last seen in Austell, Georgia. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are as unsettling as they are sparse in detail. Reports indicate that following a dispute with his girlfriend, Brandon walked into a wooded area and was never seen or heard from again. At the time he went missing, he was wearing tan shorts and a black t-shirt.

Brandon is described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 143 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Douglasville, Georgia, took on the investigation into his sudden vanishing, but the case has been met with significant challenges. There has been a notable lack of public information regarding any specific leads or developments in the search for Brandon. This scarcity of new information has made it incredibly difficult for investigators to piece together the events that transpired after he walked into the woods.

The years following Brandon's disappearance have been marked by a painful silence for those who know and love him. The Austell community and other concerned individuals have shared his story through online platforms in the hopes of generating new leads, but these efforts have not yet brought the answers his family desperately seeks. The official investigation remains open, and his case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This case is an overview of the known circumstances surrounding Brandon Wolner's disappearance, a situation that has left a family waiting and a community hoping for a resolution.

Last Seen: Jul 31, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

77%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP97713 • Found Aug 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–49 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%158 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Tucker, Georgia
UP133525 • Found Oct 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 82%170 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Lithia Springs, Georgia
UP150098 • Found May 17, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.