a.m. shift at the Valdosta Sam’s Club. Since missing work without notice was very unusual for Paula, her coworkers grew worried, and her marketing team leader sent someone twice to check on Paula at her residence at the Commons Apartments. Paula and Brandon were nowhere to be found. Paula’s 1998 Chevy Blazer was still parked at the apartment building, however Brandon’s car seat was missing from it. Police were called to the apartment but could find no signs of Paula or her son.