Judie was last seen at her residence in the 100 block of Arrow Head Drive in Montgomery, Alabama between 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. on April 1, 2000. She has never been heard from again. Judie's van was discovered abandoned behind the AniMall, a pet store she owned in the 8100 block of Vaughn Road in Montgomery, at 9:00 a.m. on April 2, the day after her disappearance. There was no sign of Wilding at the scene.

In August 2008, Judie's husband, Albert L. Wilding, was charged with her murder. Photographs of Albert are posted below this case summary. Authorities believe he killed his wife for financial gain; he collected $800,000 in life insurance on her after her disappearance. Few details have been released about the evidence they have against him, but Judie's body has never been located. Albert is awaiting trial. If convicted, he could face a death sentence or life in prison without the possibility of parole.

This isn't the first time Albert has faced homicide charges. In 1970, Albert confessed to the murder of his mother-in-law. He had beaten, choked and stabbed her to death in her home. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter, but got pardoned and released after serving only one year.

Foul play is suspected in Judie's case due to the circumstances involved.

Above Images: Albert Wilding