Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Aside from cigarettes and a lighter, it didnt seem like Amy Lynn Bradley had taken anything with her. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: 55Chevy Added: 27 Jul 2020 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 213858309 A videographer captured the two dancing together, but Yellow claims to have left the party by 1:00 am. The four of them were vacationing on a Royal Caribbean cruise called the Rhapsody of the Seas when the unfortunate incident occurred. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. If she had gone, Amy didnt plan on going for long. Indeed, her disappearance seems much more sinister than a case of someone lost at sea. Failed to remove flower. Try again later. Within 24 hours of her disappearance, a taxi driver claimed that a woman matching Bradley's description frantically approached him and asked for the location of a pay phone before running away. The woman they spotted had tattoos that reportedly matched Amys: a Tasmanian Devil spinning a basketball on her shoulder, a sun on her lower back, a Chinese symbol located on her right ankle and a gecko lizard on her navel. of a woman identified as "Jas," said to be employed as a sex worker in the Caribbean, who the FBI believes to be Bradley. Now, Ron and Clint both agree that because this is the first lead that they've had in nearly eight years, he and Iva would like to show this picture in case this young woman is indeed Amy. RELATED: UNSOLVED: The Disappearance of Marie Elizabeth Spannhake. Apparently, they wanted to wait until they docked in Aruba so they could head to Carlosn Charlies Restaurant. It would be the last time that Brad ever saw his sister. The ship docked in Curaao shortly after she was discovered missing. Her case has been featured on America's Most Wanted and by the television show Disappeared. One of the more disturbing parts of the disappearance of Amy Bradley is how someone seemingly wanted to do all they could to get their hands on her things. Although the ship was searched, the crew only searched common areas not staff or passenger cabins. The fact the information came from someone who was seemingly a trusted source and that he had access to people who could bring her home only made things even better. He only came forward after he retired, but provided no evidence to support his claim. Ron Bradley said afterward: If theres a chance I mean, what else do you do? On the morning she disappeared, two passengers said they saw someone matching Amys appearance get into the elevator with her lighter and products. Still, it didnt take long for someone to come forward with an offer to help bring their daughter home. It wasnt just the parents who noticed. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. He left the cabin after checking on her, and when he came back 3045 minutes later,Bradley was gone. The slow and inadequate response from the ship crew is cited as a large reason there are so few leads into Amy's disappearance. Maybe they knew where Amy Bradley was, but they didnt realize she was missing, so they had kept their mouths shut? However, people have theorized it might have been a kidnapping gone wrong or an assault that quickly turned fatal for Amy if she tried to fight back. Unfortunately, theyve never managed to locate the subject of the photos. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Its believed Yellow initially gave a different story to the authorities about what happened compared to what they had seen on CCTV footage. Sadly, several delays by the cruise boat workers meant everything was delayed to the point that the Bradley family could only stand back and do nothing but hope Amy would appear. Things took an even creepier turn several years after Amy was last seen. Two Canadian tourists reported seeing a woman that looked like Amy on a beach in Curaao in 1998. Of course, everyone always needs to know that no means no. Plus, there were no signs that someone had fallen into the water and no evidence that someone had pushed Amy to her passing. According to the driver, the woman was urgently asking for a phone. So why were some of the staff on the cruise boat so obsessed with Amy Lynn Bradley? The ship was about to dock at Curacao at the time, and the familys, Not just that, a cab driver from Curacao had also stated that Amy had come up to him asking where she could find a telephone, but nothing came of it. A member of the Navy claimed he spotted Amy in a brothel in 1999. The ship was making its way through the Caribbean Sea when the 23-year-old vanished. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The woman in the photograph is identified as Jas a sex worker in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, the family had to return home without Amy. Myself and my parents have had to endure a lot of sadness, but the last thing that I ever said to Amy was, I love you, before I went to sleep that night. Six years later, a woman claimed to have seen Bradley in a department store restroom in Barbados. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Others also cast suspicion upon a waiter aboard the cruise. Amy had just finished college, and a new full-time job was waiting for her back home. Several people have theorized this could belong to Amy and give her family the answers theyve longed for so long. Theyve hired private detectives to no avail. Apparently, they had all been to dinner the night before, but the parents didnt want to join their children in the nightclub. The first few moments that someone is missing are the most important. Investigators said there was no evidence that Amy, a trained lifeguard, fell overboard. Dr. Phil says, "Now we know that Amy has four distinctive tattoos. That was the case for the Bradley siblings, who decided enough was enough shortly after 3 am. Things came back to bite Frank in February 2002, when he was charged by federal prosecutors for defrauding the Bradley family of $24,444. She allegedly told him she was being held against her will, but the petty officer didn't report the incident as he feared for his career. With no verified witnesses and no remains found, the truth is still uncertain. Thankfully, Amy Lynn Bradley had already landed a spot at a computer consulting firm to start in the fall once she was through with college. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. An image of a young woman resembling Bradley that was emailed to her parents was shown on the program, and it suggests that she might have been sold into sexual slavery. Share on Facebook Facebook Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A member of the Navy stated that he saw Bradley in a brothel in 1999. He was allegedly worried about losing his job as a US Navy Petty Officer. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Between 5:15 and 5:30 am, Amys father, Ron said he saw his daughter asleep on the cabin balcony. He claimed she told him that "her name was Amy Bradley and [she] begged him for help," explaining that she was not allowed to leave. Apparently, there had been some strange incidents ever since the Bradley family boarded the cruise boat. After the official authorities were notified of Amy's disappearance, the Netherlands Antilles Coast Guard launched a four-day search, concluding on March 27th. They didnt want to announce her disappearance or hang photos of her around the vessel because it might upset other passengers. Now, 24 years after her disappearance, the family are still no . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. That left one option: she fell into the water. At this point, Ron Bradley was the only one awake in the familys cabin, meaning he couldnt ask his wife or son if they had seen Amy at any point that morning. The men then came and took "Amy" away again. She reportedly left behind her shoes, but took a lighter and her cigarettes. Read More: What Happened to Kortne Stouffer? In fact, even Amy Bradley found herself chatting to one band member in particular. On the morning of March 24, Bradley had been drinking with the ship's band, Blue Orchid, in the dance club. RELATED: Multiple Women Have Disappeared Without a Trace from Irelands Vanishing Triangle. She was the archetypal all-American girl; outgoing and athletic, she attended the local Longwood University on a . For many, the only way they will ever believe that someone is gone is to have their remains. Listen above to the History Uncovered podcast, episode 18: The Baffling Disappearance Of Amy Lynn Bradley, also available on Apple and Spotify. Resend Activation Email. However, there was an issue: he needed more funds. He saw that Amy was no longer on the balcony. In 1999, a member of the Navy visited a brothel in Curacao and met a woman who told him her name was Amy Lynn Bradley. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Amy chatted with a few of the band members and danced with the bass player, Yellow (aka Alister Douglas). Oops, something didn't work. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Natalee Holloways disappearance dominated the nation. Try again. As well as working on their various projects such as websites and hotlines theyve appeared on several shows. A reward of up to $25,000 is available for information leading to the resolution of the case of missing Virginia woman Amy Lynn Bradley, who was last seen while on a cruise in 1998. And in 2005 the Bradleys received an email containing a photo of a woman who appeared to be Amy, lying on a bed in her underwear. The gangplank was lowered, and passengers and staff members alike all flocked onto the island. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He claimed there were more reported sightings and information that would eventually lead to her rescue. They expected to hear about the rescue mission in the next few days, but the call never came. The one thing Brad remembers from that moment was how he told Amy, I love you before I went to sleep., Sometime between 5:15 and 5:30, Ron Bradley, Amys father, woke up and decided to check on his children. Amy Lynn Bradley was 23 years old and was from Chesterfield County, Virginia. Of course, when it comes to internet theories, there is no end to the number of things people create. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! The date was exactly 12 years since Amy went missing and marked a moment many hoped would never come. There were only a certain number of people who could have been involved with Amys disappearance. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the same year, the family also received an anonymous email that contained images of a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Amy, dressed in a revealing outfit. For one, the more people there were on the ship, the more pairs of eyes there were to look for their missing daughter. We have gottenthousands of leads since this happened. No one is entirely sure what it was about the waiters that Amy Lynn Bradley didnt like. A few hours later, Ron Bradley saw his daughter on the deck of their familys stateroom. They said that the crew didnt let them pass around Amys picture because they were worried about disturbing the guests. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship could hold up to 2,400 passengers as well as 765 crew members. The family also set up a hotline and a website back home for tips about her location. The years continued to pass, and it often felt to the Bradley family that nothing more was being done to find their daughter. Bradley's family believe that this was when she was removed from the boat. However, when they got to the stall, they had already all gone. Today, the investigation into Amy Lynn Bradleys disappearance is ongoing. Amy entered the world on May 12, 1974, meaning the cruise was somewhat of an early birthday gift. In 1999, a member of the U.S. Navy reported that a woman in a brothel claimed to be Amy and asked for his help. The witness alleges that after the men had left, she approached the distraught woman who then said that her first name was Amy and that she was from Virginia before the men re-entered to take her away. There have been possible sightings of Bradley in Curaao; in 1998, tourists had seen a woman resembling Bradley on a beach, and in 1999, a member of the U.S. Navy claimed a woman in a brothel had said she was Bradley and had asked him for help. The Chesterfield County, Virginia resident had plans to start a new computer consulting job after her graduation from Longwood University, and the trip was meant to be a celebratory vacation. Failed to report flower. On March 29, the search for Bradley officially ended, and the investigation came to a standstill. Iva Bradley has made it no secret that she believes someone took her daughter and somehow smuggled her off the cruise ship when the workers refused to delay the docking. As this was where Natalee disappeared, they immediately assumed it was hers. In fact, the only things missing were Amys lighter and some adult products. The last thing that I ever said to Amy was I love you before I went to sleep that night, Brad later recalled. A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Killer Motive: What Drives People To Kill? Ron went to his daughters bedroom to see if shed gone back to sleep. ", Ron says, "We have reason to believe that Amy was kidnapped and possibly sold into the sex slave market somewhere on one of the Islands. Currently, the FBI is offering up a $25,000 for any information that could lead to closure in Amy's case. It can be tough to know what to do when you see someone in distress. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Contact the Dr. Phil show. That was until they learned the devastating news that Frank Jones wasnt who he said he was. Her family is also hoping someone will come forward with information once they know there is a reward on offer. November of 2005 saw Amy's parents make an appearance on Dr. Phil, bringing with them an image that had been emailed to them depicting a "distraught and despondent" young woman resembling Amy, which suggested she was sold into sexual slavery. The woman's tattoos were reportedly identical to Bradley's. Verify and try again. The Bradley family also heard from witnesses who had seen Amy early the morning she had disappeared with Alister Douglas, aka Yellow, in the vicinity of the ships dance club around 6 am. The nightclub was one thing, but the band keeping everyone dancing and partying was another. Even her shoes had been left where they were last placed. She also has a navel ring. Another witness quickly came forward. Amy Lynn Bradley and her family headed on a cruise on March 21, 1998 Sadly, that was precisely the case for Amy Lynn Bradley. In the same year, the family also received an anonymous, Despite these numerous sightings, Amy has stayed missing. The computerized door lock system proved Brad returned to the familys room at 3:35 am. It wasnt until Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared that her family started to think about everything that had happened during their vacation the last few days. RELATED: 27 Years Later: The Haunting Disappearance of the Springfield Three Remains a Mystery. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. An image of a young woman resembling missing woman Amy Lynn Bradley that was emailed to her parents was shown on the Dr. Phil show, and it suggests that she may have been sold into sexual slavery. Many have criticized him for potentially withholding information that could have led to Amy. Wanted by the FBI: Missing Woman Amy Lynn Bradley, Wanted by the FBI: Seeking Tips in Amy Bradley Investigation, FBI.gov is an official site of the U.S. Department of Justice. When I couldn't find her, I didn't really know what to think, because it was very much unlike Amy to leave and not tell us where she was going.". Amy Lynn Bradley was born on 12 May 1974 in Virginia, USA, to parents Iva and Ron. No DNA testing was done on the bone, but it was determined to be belonging to a Caucasian. Still, the workers had an argument as to why they wouldnt make an announcement to the rest of the ship. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. One of the many things people look forward to each year is the idea of getting away from our regular lives and heading on vacation. In March 2010, Amy Lynn Bradley was declared legally dead by authorities, despite the absence of witnesses and no body being found. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. If none of the passengers were involved, then it was time to look at the staff. Surely someone must have seen something? Please reset your password. One on her left shoulder blade, a baby Tasmanian Devil; one on her right ankle, a Chinese symbol of faith; one around her navel, a green gecko lizard; and one on her lower back, a primitive sun with another Chinese symbol. He mentioned that when she was about to say something, one of the men gestured her away. Around 1 AM, the siblings called it a night. On March 21, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley, her parents Ron and Iva, and her brother Brad, left for a weeklong cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas. Wikimedia CommonsAmy Lynn Bradleys disappearance has stumped investigators for decades. It was only when Ron couldnt find Amy there either that he started to panic. And I told him absolutely no way. They just need to find her. No one could find evidence that she had fallen or was pushed. I promise you, we will protect your identity. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Her family hasn't seen from or been contacted by Amy Lynn Bradley in 22 years. A photograph that appears to be Amy Lynn in her underwear was sent to the Bradley family via email in 2005. her in the area where she's likely to have disappeared. At around 5:30 AM on March 24, 1998, Ron Bradley glanced out at the balcony of his cabin aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and . Katie Serena is a New York City-based writer and a staff writer at All That's Interesting. One of the band members said he last saw Bradley at around 1:00 A.M. No one knows what Bradley was doing between the hours of 1:00 and 5:00 in the morning, but her father says that he saw her asleep on the balcony of their room around 5:155:30 A.M. The Bradley family shortly before Amy Lynn Bradleys disappearance. To date, theyre offering $50,000 to anyone who can tell them information about where Amy could be. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. That was until Ron woke up again at 6 am and suddenly realized that in 30 minutes, his daughter had disappeared. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. There is a $250,000 reward offered by the Bradley family for information leading to Bradley's return and a $50,000 reward for information leading to her verifiable location. Bradley was a trained lifeguard and investigators said there was no evidence that she had fallen overboard and none that she died by suicide either.In 1998 and 1999. It might come as little surprise that the couch detectives of the world have long discussed what happened to Amy Lynn Bradley the day she disappeared. Once the bone was cleared of any connection to Holloway, the authorities ceased pursuing the lead, despite the fact that nine other Caribbean vacationers were still currently missing. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He looked around her room to see if there were any clues about where Amy could be, but there was nothing out of place. She decided it was the best way to celebrate the start of her new life. In fact, he fabricated everything he had ever told them about spotting Amy Lynn Bradley and working on missions to bring her back home. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Add to your scrapbook. Curious to know more about what happened to Amy? spotted a woman who matched Amys description, Jennifer Kesses disturbing disappearance, disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. When he asked his daughter about it, Amy responded: I wouldnt go and do anything with any of those crew members. 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