This case has always baffled me as well. The total came to$210,000. This story is one of many heartbreaking.. They dont just go out of business. Other witnesses saw Douglas leaving the area by himself, but Amy was never seen again. I completely agree with jay yow! **PLEASE NOTE, THIS PAGE ISN'T RUN BY AMY'S FAMILY, WE ARE HELPING TO KEEP HER NAME ACTIVE & FLYING Help Find Amy Bradley I still think its highly probable she went overboard in a drunken stupor that same late night/early am. [2][10][9][11], On the morning of the disappearance, two passengers told Ron that they saw a woman matching Amys description taking an elevator to the ships deck with cigarettes and a lighter. Heartbreaking. You might appear to be a sweet and humble person butyou CANNOT fool GOD. [16] Frank told the family that he was a former US Army Special officer with a team of experienced soldiers who might be able to rescue Amy. Unfortunately, the Bradley family was forced to return home without Amy Lynn. This is crazy. Jones claimed to be a former member of AmericanSpecial Forces, and he offered to help set Amy free. Amy and her brother stayed up late drinking on the night of March 21st. From CNN International, Al Jazeera, Sky News, BBC World, CNBC & more. She could be suffering from a well-established phenomenon called Stockholm Syndrome: Yeah, I know about Stockholm syndrome. Obviously, there was a network on the ship. Some time between 5:15 and 5:30am, Bradleys father, Ron, saw her asleep on the cabin balcony. I hope he gets crabs and his balls fall off. Weve seen the horror shows that have happened over the years. The vessel had departed San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 21 and traveled to the island of Aruba. After dinner on the evening of March 23, Amy Bradley entered the disco of the ship and was observed dancing continuously with a member of a band that was performingon the ship. I guess you can assume that some people arent in the service to help. This is the unsolved story of 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley, who vanished while onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in March of 1998. SADLY, The navy member thought he would get in trouble for being in a Brothel so he waited TOO long to come forward. Saddest case. They immediately told the ships crew and begged them to make an announcement and stop anyone from getting off until she was found. Here's the website I mentioned, with a posting from the executive editor on September 19, 2005: Maybe the kidnappers know that they have Amy at a location where it would be easy to quickly move Amy and hide her somewhere if the authorities came looking or they have Amy at a location that doesn't have a good extradition treaty with the U.S. so they don't have as much to fear either way and maybe that could explain why they don't care if Amy's pic is out there. New on DVD/Blu-ray (January-May) [3][7][8], Between the times of 5:15 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. 24 March 1998, Amys father Ron woke up and got up to check on the status of his children where he saw Amy still sleeping on the lounge chair of their cabins balcony. On March 24, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley went missing from a cruise ship en route to Curacaofrom Aruba. But any search efforts turned up empty. . [3][6][13] The witness noticed that the woman was constantly trying to get his attention until he lost sight of her at a nearby caf. According to Wikipedia, Amy and her brother Brad had went to the nightclub on the ship on 23 March 1998. Didnt hear FBI commenting on interactions with local police. 05/23 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Eleven / The Complete Season Twelve When I first went to Aruba w my wife we were warned in USA ( our Country) certain places to NOT VISIT. 05/23 - Go On - The Complete Series If she is really alive, then no doubt she is spending her life in such miseries that we never could imagine. She went to school on the strength of a basketball scholarship and was known by her peers as a strong swimmer. Now, 24 years after her disappearance, the family are still no closer to having answers. I dont know how long you have followed this case? Also, I just saw a documentary called Sasquatch which is not about Sasquatchs; but about some One of the most famous cases is that of Amy Lynn Bradley. The most disturbingwas a 2005 email sent to the Bradley family website, which contained two photographs of a woman. Welcome to the Sitcoms Online Message Boards - Forums. All of them in pretty distinct places on her body? [10] Between 12:15 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., the cruise staff searched through the ship but could not find Amy. Amy appears t have had a bit of a wild, liberal side. Her brother returned to his cabin at 3:35 am, while Amy checked in five minutes later. Certainly not impossible. Some mysteries have a way of enduring in the public consciousness. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Returns in June; Apple TV+ Releases Details on Platonic January 2022 - Forensic Tales [12] The woman's tattoos were reportedly identical to Bradley's and man said he was "two feet away from her" and he was sure it was her with complete certainty.[11]. [1] Her whereabouts remain unknown to this day. The mysteriously abandoned Pennard Castle and the faeries curse, Oldest sea reptile from age of dinosaurs found on Arctic island, Dwarfie Stane: a 5,000-year-old mysterious rock-cut tomb on the Scottish island of Hoy, Ancient necropolis unearthed next to busy train station in Paris. Could have went overboard hours before missing. These photographs were observed by a member of an organization that attempts to track potential victimson sites that featuresex workers. What does everyone think about the different eyewitness sightings? [4], On March 21, 1998, Amy and her family boarded the cruise towards Curaao. One of these suspicions include the inconsistent story that the band member Yellow presented to the authorities as opposed to what CCTV has captured that night. Please note that their old mailing address and 1-800 phone number no longer work. The cold case has resurfaced on Americas Most Wanted and on an episode on Dr Phil. In probably the most reprehensible chapterofthe entire Amy Lynn Bradley incident, in the fall of 1999, an individual named Frank Jones contacted the Bradleys and claimed that Columbian gangsters were holding Amy Lynn on the island of Curacao. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION come forward , Has De Phil ever done a segment on Amy? What do you think that happend with Amy Lynn Bradley? [3], As a celebratory event, Amy decided to join her family on a cruise vacation on the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas en route for Curaao, a Dutch Caribbean island under the Kingdom of the Netherlands. As the ship docked in Curacao after visiting Aruba, the family attended a dinner party on the upper deck of the ship. . She was a resident of Chesterfield County, Virginia. Amy Lynn Bradley (born May 12, 1974) was a 23yearold American citizen who went missing during a Caribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas in late March 1998, while enroute to Curaao. Other than that much love to her family and all of you. It seems more plausible that she was killed by the musician who flirted with her. The woman in the photo has been said to appear "distraught and despondent"[17] and was a sex worker known as Jas. A child goes things so they dont get in trouble. According to Wikipedia, Mr. Bradley saw Amy asleep on the balcony, from 5:15-5:30. It only takes 1 person to SPEAK and it could go from cold case to blown open! On March 21, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley, her parents, Ron and Iva, and her brother, Brad, left for a weeklong cruise onRhapsody of the Seas. 04/25 - Cheers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) that picture is fairly close to ms bradley, I have seen this case a bunch of times. He only contacted the Bradleys throughtheir websiteafter his retirement. That begs the question, did she fall to her death or did she leave the ship safely? Too much time had passed. You would have to go WAY BACK and watch all the other stuff almost from beginning forward. There have been possible sightings of Bradley in Curaao. but none has led to the end of its mystery. The later sightings.no way. Cookie Notice Sitcoms Online - Main Page / Message Boards - Main Page / News Blog / Photo . If you any information on cases, you can contact them via: Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The FBI is offering a USD 25,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. NO LAWS PROTECT YOU. Shes long dead unfortunately. Stories of unexplained disappearances the kind where no resolution is in sight are particularly powerful. It is based on details from Amy's disappearance with a few details from Natalee . Family fear daughter was sold as sex slave after disappearing from 04/25 - Cheers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) A witness named Judy Maurer said she saw a woman matching Bradley's description in a department store restroom in Barbados in 2005. The photographs were observed by a member of an organization that attempts to track victims on sites that feature sex workers. More Recent and Upcoming TV DVD Releases / DVD Reviews Archive / SitcomsOnline Digest FBI Releases New Video Regarding Amy Lynn Bradley Who Disappeared From In the years after Amy's disappearance, there would arise some new evidence leading to theories including Amy being sold into a human trafficking industry or potential remains. Over the years, the family has been vigilant in her . Her family were clutching at straws, hoping against hope that she would still be alive, even if in a brothel. Hes the one that needs to be boxed into a corner. I see the similarities in the cases, too. For more information, please see our Unsolved Mysteries. To hold someone against their will like that for that long requires some serious brainwashing and drugging. As the ship docked in Curacao after visiting Aruba, the family attended a dinner party on the upper . Independent forensic experts agreed the pictures were a perfect match for Amy. He should be in a lot of trouble now because he did nothing. Since her disappearance in 1998, there have been several alleged sightings of Amy Lynn Bradley. There was no evidence to support the witnesss claim. This video should be watched after reading my blog about Amy. [6], The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard conducted a four-day search that ended on 27 March 1998 and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines chartered a boat to continue looking for her. Passenger Crystal Roberts told the family shed seen Amy on the ships deck around 6am. On March 21st, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley and her family set sail on what they thought would be a fun-filled cruise across the Caribbean. [10], Another witness was a cab driver where he stated that a woman matching Amys description approached him and said she urgently needed a phone. I dont understand how the government has so many resources yet they cant find this girl. There was also no evidence that she had somehow fallen overboard as well. All in Curacao! I had posted about this about two weeks in a thread here, and thought that alone might convince somebody to make a thread on this information I came across, but it never happened so I decided to just make the thread myself. That is what happened to that girl Elizabeth Smart from Utah who had a phone near her or people in the public to tell she had been kidnapped but never told anyone. She wouldnt have lasted that long, again. 05/23 - Go On - The Complete Series I agree with Nina When he asked Amy about it, she was adamant she wouldnt be going. Amy Lynn Bradley is still missing Amy's father Ron said he woke up shortly after 5:00 in the morning to see Amy sleeping on the lounge chair of their cabin's balcony. Il S.A.R.A. Dont the FBI and the US law and enforcement people go there and do something. STAY AWAY FROM ANY CRUISE GOING INTO INTERNATIONAL WATERS. What's the latest news in the Ghislaine Maxwell case? Unsolved Mysteries. Carmichael had no idea who Amy was, until he eventually saw her profiled on the television show Unsolved Mysteries. 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. . If you any information on cases, you can contact them via: But claims he recognized all of her tattoos. makes me think she could have been thrown off the boat but then maybe she did comit suicide or had an accident after all you can never tell whats in someones mind. While crew were adamant the cruise needed to continue for the sake of the other passengers, Amys frantic family stayed behind in Curaao and called in authorities who conducted a four-day search of the surrounding land and sea. Amy Bradley's Wall of Shame (so far) Alister Douglas. My thoughts: 1) Taxi Driver that spoke to the family day or two later Possible but has been discounted on some other sites for various reasons. Her case has also been featured on numerous true crime shows, podcasts, YouTube channels, etc. , is that she was sold into sexual slavery and has been unable to return home. Speculations Behind Amys Strange Disappearance: The Plain of Jars: a megalithic archaeological mystery in Laos. Shocking Facts About Amy Lynn Bradley, The Woman Who Disappeared At Sea On March 24, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley went missing from a cruise ship en route to Curac. Did someone just send it to the family anonymously? The 23-year-old college graduate left without her shoes, ID, or any other belongings. A possible update on Amy Bradley. If you have interest in the history (all the details, investigation, surveillance etc. Youre an adult. "Her name was Amy Bradley and she begged [me] for help," he said, further explaining that she said she was being held against her will. Its strange that she didnt want to go on the trip and the last person to see her alive was her dad. in solving this crime. This individual, Alister"Yellow" Douglas, and Amy were even videotaped repeatedly by a camerapersonproducing a promotional piece for the cruise line. The strange and unsolved disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, The cold-hearted case of Chris Watts: Here are all the latest updates. 05/23 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series In August 1998, tourists saw a woman resembling Bradley on a beach and in 1999 a member of the U.S. Navy claimed a woman in a brothel said she was Bradley and asked him for help. 2) Where can I watch Unsolved Mysteries? Search Sitcoms Online: 01/03 - Andy Richter Controls the Universe - The Complete Series (2023 Release) Regardless, I think the way the cruise management handled the issue was horrendous. [22] Her case was also the subject of episode 59 of the Casefile podcast and the podcasts Crime Junkie[23] and The Casual Criminalist. On March 21st, 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley and her family boarded a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship en route to Curaao. She claimed a woman entered the restroom accompanied by three men who proceeded to threaten her if she did not follow through on a deal. What Happened to Amy Lynn Bradley? Was She Found? - The Cinemaholic Her father was the one who reported her missing, while her brother said that he believed Amy Lynn was getting cigarettes. Theres a decently famous photo that shows a woman who looks a lot like Amy Lynn in the years after her disappearance from a catalogue of sorts. On the morning of March 24, Bradley had been drinking with the ship's band, Blue Orchid, in the dance club. Then in 2005, witness Judy Maurer claimed to have seen Amy in a department store in Barbados with three men. The Disappearance Of Amy Lynn Bradley Remains A Stubborn Mystery Over 02/21 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Nine / The Complete Season Ten 04/18 - Blondie - The Complete 1957 Television Series (Blu-ray) Additionally, a sinister photograph,purportedly of Amy, surfaced on a maturely themedwebsitein 2005 andadded fuel to the theory that the missing woman wasforced to sell her body. They say that the bone is human and was likely from a Caucasian origin. Also most cruise ships have multiple cctv cameras so how come nothing was seen. 04/04 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Fifth Season (Blu-ray) (DVD) [1] Initially, it was thought to be the jawbone of another missing persons caseNatalee Hollowaybut once the jawbone was cleared of Holloway,[17] authorities ceased any further testing despite the fact that there were nine other Caribbean vacationers that were said to be missing. Thanks for the link. As well, a tourist saw her on a beach accompanied by two men who quickly hustled her away. What a BIG fin loser!!! 4) San Francisco 2003 Wharf sighting Witnesses report seeing her with two Handlers. IT YOU HAD BEEN KIDNAPPED AND RAPED FOR YEARS ON END YOU WOULD TAKE THE FIRST CHANCE YOU HAVE TO GET OUT ESPECIALLY WHEN PROTECTED BY US MILITARY!! I think it's her! She could easily lose her balance and fall overboard. 01/27 - Master of None - Season Three / The Complete Series Judy Maurer told investigators in 2005 that, while in Barbados, she was frightened in a public restroom by a woman who matched Amys description being escorted by a man. Please be sensible about it, Its best to just informed authorities. Ive followed her case for years and keep hoping shell be found or turn up. The photos depict a scantily clad woman who closely resembles Amybut who also appears to be both distraught and despondent. Have the Island Boys lost their net worth after alleged murder? Still, searches were conducted at sea, but they ceased on March 29, 1998. I just told her if she have any updates or any important information she can message me anytime". And then theres the fact that it was a petri dish for COVID-19 to grow and multiply in. She was 23 years old at the time of her disappearance. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other Theories have abounded for years that Amy Lynn Bradley was sold into sexual slavery or worse, and the purported sightings would match that narrative. And why would anyone go to all of the trouble and complications of kidnapping a woman off a ship when there are dozens of islands full of girls and young women, partying, letting down their guard, in an unfamiliar place, vulnerable, gullible and open to risky situations? Years after her disappearance, the Bradley family received photographs of a woman posted to an escort Read More It wasnt until 7.50am when the majority of passengers had already disembarked that an announcement was made asking for Amy to report to the front desk. Must have gone overboard.last seen on the deckno evidence she left the room. Two other former Navy SEALs were sent to Curacao to specifically determine Amy's location. She is im Curacao.. She is involved im sex trafficking!. And today was the first time I had heard the story of Amy, I dont always watch crime stories, because like this story you cant stop thinking of this young girl that went missing since 1998, my heart goes out to the family and of course Amy. The unexplained story of Amy BradleyPhoto byNikki Young/Canva. Can someone please explain where this photo came from? Hello . Have you heard of the Amy Lynn Bradley case? Born in Petersburg, Virginia, she went on to attend Longwood University in nearby Farmville. Despite the photographer saying he remembered printing photos with Amy in them, none were there. Wow, how utterly tragic I have just seen Amys disappearance on Cruise Ship I am absolutely speechless!! 12 Shocking Things You Didn't Know About Amy Lynn Bradley - Ranker Records show that Brad decided to return to his cabin earlier than Amy. Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley - Wikipedia Unfortunately, the officer kept the information to himself, fearing the repercussions that would come with his solicitation of a sex worker. Isnt one of the militarys responsibilities to serve AND PROTECT? In 1999, an American Navy sailor claims he spoke to her in a brothel, and that she begged for help, saying she wasnt allowed to leave. Hidden gems: mind-blowing Mayan civilization discovered just under our feet! No DNA testing was done on the material. But they were told it was too early to make a ship-wide announcement, and allowed passengers and staff off when they docked in Curaao regardless. [2] Amy was planning to start a new job at a computer consulting firm after she graduated university. The only other thing missing were her cigarettes and lighter even her sandals were still in the room. On March 23, 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley was enjoying a week-long dream vacation with her family, sailing around the Caribbean aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship. A morbid discovery was made overnight after a man went missing from a cruise ship making its way from Victoria to Tasmania. A witness would subsequently claim to have seen Douglas hand Bradley a dark drink, possibly coffee. Shocking Facts About The Woman Who Disappeared At Sea Amy Lynn Bradley She looked frightened like she was about to say something when one of the guys motioned her away, he said. [18] An email was sent to the Bradley family website containing two photographs of a woman that closely resembled Amy. Amy Bradley - Compilation - YouTube Did Prince Andrew fly on Jeffrey Epsteins plane Lolita Express? She helped create a sketch, but it was another fruitless lead. When the navy member saw her at a brothel why didnt he help her? There have been several alleged sightings of Amy Bradley in the 22 years since her disappearance. I have followed this story for years. on segments? She clearly intended to leavebriefly, as she did not even bring shoes, identification, or any other important items with her. Her case has also been featured on numerous true crime shows, podcasts, YouTube channels, etc. A possible update on Amy Bradley. : r/UnresolvedMysteries - Reddit You can save a whole life and you choose not to so you dont get in trouble. Paco aka Juan D. de los Santos Perez. 05/23 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series Basically, youre in a completely foreign and potentially dangerous environment, who knows what could happened if youre unnecessarily make yourself interfered against those brothel mafias, even if youre a Navy member. For some reason her case has hooked me and I cant let go of it. www.sitcomsonline.com A Canadian in Curaao said that he saw a woman matching Amy's description walking down a beach with two men. Unsolved Mysteries is available for streaming on Amazon Video, YouTube and Hulu. In 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley went missing from the Royal Caribbean Cruise liner, Rhapsody of the Seas. That's a good pic to compare with you posted Opal. Between people being afraid to talk because of there own situation and people out right lying to the family. In that quick of a scene?He appears like a pretty genuine fella but still might be a long shot. 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. Jones proclaimed himself to be a former U.S. Army Special Forces officer working with a team of ex-Army Rangers and ex . Either she fell overboard in a drunken stupor or she WAS kidnapped and smuggled off the ship to who knows where.