NM NM - Wade Taylor, 38, Alamogordo, 6 May 2017

[JerseyGirl]

After serving four years in the Marines, including in Afghanistan, Wade was honorably discharged in 2004 and returned home to Alamogordo, New Mexico. After coming home, Wade was a little lost, according to his sister. And then came this spring, when Wade disappeared. He was last seen in the very early morning hours of May 6, by jail personnel at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo. Wade was not being held in the jail at the time, but had come of his own accord for unknown reasons. “He was asking for help and water. And he said someone was chasing him,” an Air Force veteran said. “They turned him away. They did not assist him.”

The detention center provided the Taylor family with a video in which you can see Wade standing at the door asking for help. Jail personnel have allegedly said that Wade was “completely coherent.” But authorities say he arrived at the jail in just his underwear, was injured and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

Despite Wade last being seen in the early morning hours of May 6, his sister said their family was only notified of his disappearance days later, after not being able to contact him for days. “We didn’t find out about the incident until we reported him missing on May 9th,” his sister told Dateline. “When my mom went to report him missing, the officer taking the report said there was a situation, and we had to make a public information request to be able to get information about it.” Even the information they have been able to get is limited, she says.

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/mis...ran-wade-taylor-disappears-new-mexico-n818101

 

[Audrey Horne]

This makes me so angry! I'm not surprised, unfortunately, by how he was treated. Law enforcement in Otero County, and especially in Alamogordo, has a very poor reputation, I'm afraid. I'm sure there are some good officers there, of course. But I have family who have lived in that county for about fifteen years, and they're straight as an arrow, law-abiding people, and even they have told stories about the harassment and other problems down there. It's so sad for Wade that they refused him help. This won't end well.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Marine Corps combat veteran Wade Taylor was last seen in the very early morning hours of May 6, 2017, by jail personnel at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Authorities confirmed to Dateline that Wade was not being held in the jail at the time, but had come of his own accord for unknown reasons. Wade, 38, had been honorably discharged after serving four years in the Marines, including in Afghanistan. Police say foul play is suspected and there are people of interest, but their names have not been released to the public. Anyone who may have seen Wade that early morning, or with information regarding Wade’s whereabouts, is asked to call the Alamogordo Police Department at 575-439-4300.

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/mis...ne-s-missing-america-90-still-missing-n826516

 

[Darling136]

New Mexico missing persons
New Mexico Missing Persons

 

[margarita25]

New Mexico missing persons
New Mexico Missing Persons

05/06/2017 - WADE TAYLOR
Date Missing: 05/06/2017 Missing from: Alamogordo, NM
Age Then: 38 Age Now: 39
MISSING: Wade Taylor was last seen May 6, 2017 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Wade Taylor please contact the Alamogordo Police Department at (575)439-4300.
Characteristics
Date of Birth: 12/10/1978 Sex: Male Eye Color: Hazel
Height: 5 ft 11 in Weight: 265 pounds
Hair Color: Black Race: White
Scars, Marks, and Tattoos
Tattoo Shoulder, nonspecific TATTOO
Contact Information
New Mexico Department of Public Safety Missing Person Hotline 1-800-457-3463


Photo:
http://missingpersons.dps.state.nm.us/image_serv?id=986826

 

[wendybtn]

Missing Person Case

 

[JerseyGirl]

Marine Corps combat veteran Wade Taylor was last seen in the very early morning hours of May 6, 2017, by jail personnel at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Authorities confirmed to Dateline that Wade was not being held in the jail at the time, but had come of his own accord for unknown reasons. Wade, 38, had been honorably discharged after serving four years in the Marines, including in Afghanistan. Authorities tell Dateline that evidence has been sent to crime labs for analysis, but they would not provide details to protect the integrity of the investigation. Police say foul play is suspected and there are people of interest in the case, but their names have not been released to the public.

Five years of Dateline’s Missing in America: 109 still missing

 

[Moxie Vi]

This is so ridiculously upsetting. My heart hurts for this family and Wade. Maybe we should rename LE as DPS (Dept of Public Safety) everywhere to remind them of their main purpose. So sad.

 

[ADKGemini]

Marine Corps combat veteran Wade Taylor was last seen in the very early morning hours of May 6, 2017, by jail personnel at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Authorities confirmed to Dateline that Wade was not being held in the jail at the time, but had come of his own accord for unknown reasons. Wade, 38, had been honorably discharged after serving four years in the Marines, including in Afghanistan. Authorities tell Dateline that evidence has been sent to crime labs for analysis, but they would not provide details to protect the integrity of the investigation. Police say foul play is suspected and there are people of interest in the case, but their names have not been released to the public.

Five years of Dateline’s Missing in America: 109 still missing

Wow this list is super distressing.

 

[ADKGemini]

Added to Charley Project: Wade D. Taylor – The Charley Project
Wade D. Taylor

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Taylor, circa 2017; Taylor's tattooed arm

• Missing Since05/06/2017
• Missing FromAlamogordo, New Mexico
• ClassificationEndangered Missing
• Date of Birth12/10/1978 (40)
• Age38 years old
• Height and Weight5'11, 265 pounds
• Clothing/Jewelry DescriptionA black t-shirt and black wind pants.
• Distinguishing CharacteristicsCaucasian male. Black hair, hazel eyes. Taylor has the following tattoos: a Grim Reaper on his right forearm, a dragon on his right arm, and a Marine Corps emblem of a globe and an anchor on his left arm. A photo of some of his tattoos is posted with his case summary.

Details of Disappearance
Taylor was last seen in Alamogordo, New Mexico on May 6, 2017, when he went to the Otero County Detention Center to ask for assistance and some water, saying someone was chasing him. According to authorities, he was injured at the time, dressed only in his underwear, and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

Investigators believe Taylor disappeared after leaving the jail alone. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan before being discharged in 2004. Foul play is suspected in his disappearance, which remains unsolved.
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[JerseyGirl]

Six years of Dateline's Missing in America: 134 still missing

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Bumping case up for Wade. Did he have PTSD? How tragic that he didn't get the help he needed.

 

[CastlesBurning]

Seven years of Dateline's Missing in America: 156 still missing

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Marine Corps combat veteran Wade Taylor was last seen in the very early morning hours of May 6, 2017, by jail personnel at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Authorities confirmed to Dateline that Wade was not being held in the jail at the time, but had come of his own accord for unknown reasons. Wade, then 38, had been honorably discharged after serving four years in the Marines, including in Afghanistan. Authorities tell Dateline that evidence has been sent to crime labs for analysis, but they would not provide details to protect the integrity of the investigation. Police say foul play is suspected and there are people of interest in the case, but their names have not been released to the public. Anyone who may have seen Wade that early morning, or have information regarding Wade’s whereabouts, is asked to call the Alamogordo Police Department at (575) 439-4300.

Seven years of Dateline's Missing in America: 156 still missing

 

[Ravenmoon]

We just moved to this area a little more than 6 months ago.
I just found his story.
I wish there was more information about his car, the direction that he left, cell phone records...anything.

This makes me sad.
I wish more people knew about him and what took place.

 

[CastlesBurning]

Another year passes...

Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 5, 2022

https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/nine-years-dateline-s-missing-america-188-still-missing-n1301708

Wade Taylor

Marine Corps combat veteran Wade Taylor was last seen in the very early morning hours of May 6, 2017, by jail personnel at the Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Authorities confirmed to Dateline in 2017, that Wade was not being held in jail at the time, but had come of his own accord for unknown reasons. Wade, then 38, had been honorably discharged after serving four years in the Marines, including in Afghanistan. Authorities told Dateline in 2017, that evidence has been sent to crime labs for analysis, but they would not provide details to protect the integrity of the investigation. Police say foul play is suspected and there are people of interest in the case, but their names have not been released to the public. Dateline has reached out to the detective on the case about updates and is waiting to hear back. Anyone who may have seen Wade that early morning, or have information regarding his whereabouts, is asked to call the Alamogordo Police Department at (575) 439-4300.

 

[Caring1]

Bump for Wade