However, this was the start of something strange for the family. Bradley's mother and father appeared on the November 17, 2005, episode of Dr. Phil. David Carmichael believes he saw Amy Lynn Bradley in Porto Mari, Curacao with two men. Amy Lynn Bradley (born May 12, 1974) was a 23-year-old 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 en-route to Curaao. They expected to hear about the rescue mission in the next few days, but the call never came. Amy and her brother, Brad, headed to the ships club, where they planned on enjoying a night of dancing and drinking. On March 29, the search for Bradley officially ended, and the investigation came to a standstill. On Saturday, March 21, 1998, the vessel departed San Juan, Puerto Rico, and traveled to its first port of call, the island of Aruba. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Now, we have had top forensic artist experts in the country look at these pictures, and they say that it is possible that it could be Amy. They believe someone came and took them before they ever got a chance perhaps who allegedly kidnapped Amy? 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. The 23-year-old headed on a cruise with her family on what was supposed to be a celebration, only 30 minutes changed everything. That was the case for the Bradley siblings, who decided enough was enough shortly after 3 am. Curious to know more about what happened to Amy? He had later recognized her from a photo on a segment of Americas Most Wanted. There was another reported sighting in 1999 when a US Navy Officer stated that he had seen her at a brothel in Curacao. In August of that year, a Canadian tourist claimed to see a Amya woman with identical tattoos that made him certain in was herwalking with two men on a Curaao beach, desperate to get his attention. One thing thats stunned many is how the police never tested the jawbone they found on the beach in Aruba to see if it matched anyone else who had gone missing in the area including Amy Lynn Bradley. On the morning of March 24, Bradley had been drinking with the ship's band, Blue Orchid, in the dance club. However, Judy says the three men quickly came back and whisked the woman off, never to be seen again. However, the thing that stood out was how the men allegedly told the woman she had to follow through with the deal, or there would be consequences. As well as working on their various projects such as websites and hotlines theyve appeared on several shows. It turns out the restaurant the waiters wanted to take her to Carlosn Charlies Restaurant was where Natalee Holloway later vanished. Searches turned up no sign of her and investigators believe it unlikely that she had fallen overboard. 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. Apparently, they were discovered by someone who tracks people who feature adult workers to get them back to their loved ones. There was also the fact the woman allegedly had the same precise tattoos as Amy. He looked around her room to see if there were any clues about where Amy could be, but there was nothing out of place. The family turned their attention to the cruise ship staff. Specifically: Declared dead in absentia March 24th 2010, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213858309/amy-lynn-bradley. Apparently, the cruise workers decided it was too early. Amy Lynn Bradley was 23 years old and was from Chesterfield County, Virginia. Year should not be greater than current year. Listen above to the History Uncovered podcast, episode 18: The Baffling Disappearance Of Amy Lynn Bradley, also available on Apple and Spotify. A member of an organization that locates sex trafficking victims on adult websites noticed the photo and thought it could be Amy. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Amy Lynn Bradley was only 23 when she joined her family on the Rhapsody Of The Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise liner bound for Curaao, on March 21, 1998. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. One of the band's members, Alister Douglas, known as Yellow, said he parted ways with Bradley at about 1am. That was the case for the Bradley family, who packed their bags and prepared to set sail. I also want to get Early Bird Books newsletter featuring book deals, recommendations, and giveaways. It was a question they couldnt get out of their minds. Somehow, in the span of only 30 minutes and with no way to leave the ship, Bradley went missing and never turned up again. He didnt seem to think so. However, witnesses said they saw Amy and Yellow together at 6 am around the nightclub, potentially sharing a coffee. Apparently, they had all been to dinner the night before, but the parents didnt want to join their children in the nightclub. The photos were found by a member or an organization dedicated to tracking down the victims of sex trafficking. Iva continues, "At about 1:00, Ron and I decided to go to bed. A member of the Navy claimed he spotted Amy in a brothel in 1999. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Yes! Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Amy Bradley Left Her Family's Stateroom And Was Never Seen Again. However, no one thought anything more of it as they seemed like two youngsters having fun. She just disappeared without a trace - there one minute and gone the next. The ship was en route to Curaao, Antilles, at the time she was last seen. In August of 1998, five months after she went missing, two Canadian tourists spotted a woman who matched Amys description on a beach. 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. Instead, it was all a scam. Iva says her gut feeling is that somebody saw her, wanted her, and took her.. ", 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. After all, its tough to deny the fact when theres physical evidence. 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. 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. Almost eight years passed before Ron and Iva appeared on the talk show Dr. Maurer reported this to the authorities and helped them create composite sketches of the men and woman. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Amy Lynn Bradleys disappearance has stumped investigators for decades. Bradley's family believes that members of the ship's crew targeted her for human trafficking, claiming that they took pictures of her and showered her with attention, and there's some evidence to back up at least part of that theory. They give me the creeps.. The first few moments that someone is missing are the most important. Amy Lynn Bradley was 23 years old and was from Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was quickly becoming apparent that Amy Bradley was no longer on the ship. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. After all, they allegedly knew where she was. That was until they learned the devastating news that Frank Jones wasnt who he said he was. 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. If it was your child, what would you do? 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.March 21, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley, her parents and her brother left for a weeklong cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas. ", "The captain made the comment to us that she could have fallen overboard. However, it wasnt until Ron overheard the conversation later on that they heard them say they wanted to take Amy out. We noticed immediately there was a tremendous amount of attention toward Amy from the crew members, Iva Bradley told Dr. Phil. For many, the only way they will ever believe that someone is gone is to have their remains. 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. Phil. Here, they showed the world a photo of a woman that was emailed to them and became a potential lead. The crew refused, saying it was too early for such an announcement. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. In the subsequent months, Amy Lynn Bradleys family would write congressmen, foreign officials, and the White House. Sadly, the jawbone is the only evidence they have. Try again later. She was a strong swimmer and a trained lifeguard. After learning about the unsettling case of Amy Lynn Bradley, check out the story of Jennifer Kesses disturbing disappearance. If you will tell us, we have a team in place that can react to this.". However, there have been multiple potential sightings of her in the years since, leading to a belief that on that fateful morning Amy was taken to be sold into human trafficking. Who was the rest of the group? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Amy Bradley (213858309)? The email had two photos, both of which looked eerily like their daughter. It wasnt just the parents who noticed. This anecdote is even creepier given that Carlos and Charlies Restaurant is where Natalee Holloway an 18-year-old American woman who disappeared in Aruba in 2005 was last seen. Two months later, Frank pleaded guilty to mail fraud and was given a five-year sentence. Somehow, in the span of only 30 minutes and with no way to leave the ship, Bradley went missing and never turned up again. Both passengers and staff were allowed off the ship. Investigators said there was no evidence that Amy, a trained lifeguard, fell overboard. In a truly baffling case, the young woman vanished into thin air while on a cruise with her family. 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. 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 saw his daughter Amy Lynn Bradley lounging peacefully. Then, read about the unexplained disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. Theres also the fact that some people gave inconsistent stories to authorities. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship could hold up to 2,400 passengers as well as 765 crew members. Unfortunately, this upsetting clue didnt generate any new leads. 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. At first glance, it was a perfectly normal cruise ship night. The nightclub was one thing, but the band keeping everyone dancing and partying was another. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The four of them were vacationing on a Royal Caribbean cruise called the Rhapsody of the Seas when the unfortunate incident occurred. He saw that Amy was no longer on the balcony. 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. However, when they got to the stall, they had already all gone. Amy had just finished college, and a new full-time job was waiting for her back home. After searching common areas on the ship, the family became increasingly concerned. According to the driver, the woman was urgently asking for a phone. She reportedly left behind her shoes, but took a lighter and her cigarettes. The authorities might believe that Amy Lynn Bradley has lost her life, but her family isnt ready to give up searching for their daughter. In the time since her disappearance, Bradley sightings have popped up all around the Caribbean, but her disappearance is still under investigation. They just need to find her. FBIWhat Amy Lynn Bradley could look like today. For months, the Bradleys believed their daughter was coming home. As the family awaited his call after the "rescue," it never came. He looked everywhere, but it was like Amy had vanished. This account has been disabled. Of course, this would be quite the coincidence. Amy Lynn Bradley was declared dead in absentia March 24th 2010. The sightings didn't slow down with time. The years passed, and the Bradley family have appeared on a host of shows and in media outlets to keep the world talking about the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. Seeing someone who looked like Amy was one thing. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Amy Lynn Bradley I found on Findagrave.com. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In fact, the only things missing were Amys lighter and some adult products. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. The four of them were vacationing on a Royal Caribbean cruise called the Rhapsody of the Seas when the unfortunate incident occurred. Still, she confessed to her dad that I wouldnt go and do anything with anyone working on the cruise as They give me the creeps.. 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 hadnt even taken her sandals. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Amy entered the world on May 12, 1974, meaning the cruise was somewhat of an early birthday gift. That year, the family received another promising clue which turned out to be a devastating scam. The family also set up a hotline and a website back home for tips about her location. Later in 1998, Canadian tourists claimed to have seen a woman with tattoos matching Bradley's on a beach in Curaao. According to the door-lock system, Brad returned to the room at 3:35 AM, followed soon by Amy. Knowing that thats the last thing I said to her has always been very comforting to me, Brad said. Parents Ron and Iva Bradley werent alone, as the couple was also joined by their two adult children: Brad and Amy. Ron went to his daughters bedroom to see if shed gone back to sleep. With nowhere else to look, the Bradleys were forced to ask the cruise boat workers to help. Even though she called the authorities, the sighting yet again led to no new leads. 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. They begged the cruise ship staff to cancel the docking at Curacao but they were ignored. In spite of a massive search for Bradley by the ship's crew and the authorities, no one could figure out how she got off the ship without anyone seeing her. Apparently, Amy was constantly trying to get his attention, but he lost sight of the woman at a nearby caf. Their voyage would take them from Puerto Rico to Aruba to Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles. . Jones and his team verified their claims by describing Amy's tattoos and singing the lullaby her mother used to sing for her. She also had a navel ring.In 1999 a member of the United States Navy stated that he had seen Bradley in a brothel. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. Email Email, Photograph age progressed to 42 years old. When a jawbone washed ashore in Aruba in 2010, authorities initially thought it was linked to a much more notable missing person's case: Natalee Holloway. In 2005, a woman named Judy Maurer claimed she spotted Amy in a Barbados department store bathroom. Amazingly, they have helped solve a handful of cold cases over the years, but no one is still any closer to learning what happened to the 23-year-old in 1998. On top of that, the Bradleys have $250,000 for anyone who returns Amy to them safe and sound. When he got up at 6am, she was no longer there. However, the Bradley family begged them to postpone letting everyone off until they could search the rest of the ship for Amy. Renewed attention was paid to her case after the disappearanceof Natalee Holloway in 2005. Try again later. This was just the start of the frustration. Although the ship was searched, the crew only searched common areas not staff or passenger cabins. 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. ). Although the witness thought he saw Amy Bradley, he didnt come forward with any information about the sighting until January 1999. Her case has been featured by America's Most Wanted and by the television show Vanished. If someone else had been involved in her disappearance or was holding Amy against her will, then docking at Curaao would be the perfect chance to get her away from anyone who could help. Resend Activation Email. Working toward a degree is one thing, but trying to find work once youre done is another. . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. As this was where Natalee disappeared, they immediately assumed it was hers. Still, it didnt take long for someone to come forward with an offer to help bring their daughter home. Ron then started to look for her and alerted the cruises security about an hour later. Amy Lynn Bradley and her family headed on a cruise on March 21, 1998 Attention quickly turned to the Blue Orchids bass player, Yellow, who was seen getting cozy with Amy the night she 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Amy Lynn Bradley, while on a family cruise to the Caribbean, went missing from the Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines ship Rhapsody of the Seas. One lead cropped up in the form of a sighting. Theyve written to every professional in power they can think of. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Failed to remove flower. In January 2021, the family. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Family members linked to this person will appear here. They believed some staff had given Amy special attention. Iva Bradley, her mom, even later recalled to Dr. Phil that they noticed immediately there was a tremendous amount of attention toward Amy from the staff. , check out the restaurant the waiters Wanted to take her to Carlosn Charlies restaurant was where disappeared. 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