Left: Wackerhagen, circa 1993; Right: Age-progression by NCMEC to 23 years

Chance Lee Wackerhagen
Missing since December 26, 1993 from Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 2, 1984
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 9 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'8 (144 cm.); 75 lbs. (34 kg.)
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blond hair; blue eyes. Chance has a small dimple on his right cheek.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Chance was abducted by his non-custodial father, Lee Herman Wackerhagen Jr. from Lockhart, Texas on December 26, 1993.
On December 27, 1993, a woman was found murdered in her Caldwell County home. For the previous six months, she had been living with Lee Herman Wackerhagen. She was last seen the day before her murder in Lockhart, Texas, in the company of Wackerhagen and his son, Chance Wackerhagen, who was visiting during the Christmas holidays. Wackerhagen and his son have not been seen nor heard from since then. Wackerhagen's 1986 Ford pickup was found abandoned in Austin, Texas, a few days later.

Left and Center: Lee Herman Wackerhagen, circa 1993; Right: Age-progression by NCMEC to 54 years

Police have issued a warrant for Wackerhagen's arrest for the Caldwell County murder. He is also wanted in Kingsville, Texas, for Interfering With Child Custody for failing to return Chance Wackerhagen to the boy's mother, who has legal custody. In addition, he is also wanted by the FBI for Interstate Flight to Avoid Prosecution.
The abductor has a mustache and wears glasses and may also be known as Dub Wackerhagen. He was born on September 19, 1953, is 6'0" (180 cm.) tall and weighs 230 lbs. (105 kg.), with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. Scars on right leg, left arm, and right arm. He was employed as a truck driver prior to Chance's abduction.
He may be suicidal. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Kingsville Police Department
361-593-1700
or
Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI)
Austin Resident Agency
512-345-1111
or
Texas Department Of Public Safety (toll-free)
800-346-3243

NCMEC #: NCMC788061

NCIC Number: M-126791244
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Vanished Children's Alliance
Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Unsolved Mysteries