A new true-crime documentary, ‘Amy Bradley Is Missing,’ is examining the mysterious disappearance of Amy Bradley, who vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship 27 years ago. The Bradleys believe their daughter could still be alive and a victim of international sex trafficking, and they are speaking out in the documentary in hopes of sparking new leads. Filmmakers are encouraging anyone with information to come forward, as they emphasize the family’s enduring hope and the possibility that Amy could be hiding in plain sight.
The documentary, ‘Amy Bradley Is Missing,’ includes testimonies from those who claim to have seen Bradley over the years and explores the family’s ongoing search for answers. Filmmaker Ari Mark, who collaborated with the Bradleys on the project, shared that the family’s story feels urgent and pressing, with every minute being a minute that Amy’s not home. He emphasized the significance of the sightings shared in the film, explaining that they keep the case fresh, the story going, and the leads coming in. New questions are raised, which could potentially lead to new insights into what happened to Bradley.
Bradley’s disappearance occurred in 1998 when she was 23 years old. She had recently graduated from college and was eager to pursue a master’s degree in sports psychology. She had just adopted a bulldog and had a new apartment. The cruise was supposed to be a seven-day tropical adventure, and she was in a celebratory mood, dancing at the Rhapsody of the Seas nightclub with her brother Brad. In the early morning hours of March 24, the siblings returned to their family suite, where Ron saw his daughter sleeping on the cabin’s balcony. About half an hour later, as the ship was heading towards Curaçao, Bradley went missing. Her shoes were left behind, and an extensive search was launched, but no evidence of foul play was found by the FBI.
Despite the FBI’s findings, the family and filmmakers believe that Amy could have been taken against her will. Ron and Iva Bradley filed two lawsuits against Royal Caribbean in 1999, claiming the cruise line was negligent in how it handled the disappearance of their daughter. The cruise line issued a statement, stating they acted ‘appropriately and responsibly at all times,’ and both lawsuits were dismissed in 2000. The filmmakers are now hoping that a renewed interest in the case will finally bring the family answers.
Over the years, there have been numerous theories about what happened to Bradley. Some speculated that she had fallen overboard and drowned, while others wondered whether she had taken her own life. However, the film presents compelling evidence suggesting that she may have been a victim of international sex trafficking. The family’s perseverance in the face of a lack of concrete evidence has led to a renewed investigation into the case. The filmmakers are working closely with the family to ensure that any leads are followed up on, and they hope that their efforts will ultimately lead to the resolution of this long-standing mystery.
The documentary also features an anonymous tipster who sent the family disturbing images of a woman from an adult website based in the Caribbean. The woman had long, voluminous hair, appeared aged, and wore heavy makeup as she posed provocatively. While the woman was listed as ‘Jas,’ the family believed it could have been their daughter. The filmmakers emphasized that the image offered a glimmer of hope, as it suggested that Amy might be alive, though it also deepened the mystery. The family enlisted a forensic detective to analyze the photos, comparing jaw lines, ear shapes, and eye placement to determine if there was any resemblance to Amy.
Additionally, the documentary includes alleged sightings of Bradley in various locations. Tourist Judy Maurer claimed she saw a woman believed to be Bradley in a Barbados restroom, while David Carmichael and Bill Hefner also claimed they saw her in Curaçao. The filmmakers note that traffic to the family’s tips website appears to spike in the same geographical areas where Bradley was supposedly spotted, raising further questions about the credibility of these sightings. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the family continues to hope that someone will come forward with information that could finally bring closure to this case.
The filmmakers are urging anyone with information about Bradley to contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. They emphasize that every second counts in this ongoing search for answers. The documentary serves not only as a compelling true-crime narrative but also as a call to action for anyone who may have information that could help resolve this long-standing mystery.