Joined by her family parents, Ron and Iva, and brother, Brad, 21 she was looking forward to a blissful week sailing around the Caribbean Islands. I couldnt imagine the sorrow , the worrying that the family has been going through all these years. All in Curacao! Ron, Iva and Bradley are still seeking answers . As for the pictures of that woman who resembles Amy (Aka "Jaz"): I've read a ton of back and forth speculation on that; I remember quite a few people saying that the woman is just a prostitute who resembles Amy, but is completely unrelated; Supposedly people dug around, and found other pictures of this woman outside of her profession. But it could be just misinformation or someone telling tall tales: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=264557&page=3, The website for Amy that was run by her family: www.amybradley.net, Amy's Interpol file: https://www.interpol.int/notice/search/missing/2011-955, Amy's NAMUS page: https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/1801/1, Amy's Charley Project page: http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/b/bradley_amy.html, Here is an older FBI poster for Amy, note that most of this info is excluded on her new poster: https://web.archive.org/web/20130308010158/http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/amy-bradley. Whats bad is now that its been made public she begged the Navy officer for help, the brothel wont keep her in fear of being prosecuted. It makes me livid to know that sex trafficking is real..I been on cruise ships and its difficult for people not to see you not to mention camerasthat cruise ship was working with the traffickers and also the cityits big dollars. 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. I hope he gets crabs and his balls fall off. Unfortunately they kill off the victims after the girls arent bringing in money and her being 46 does not look good on the situation. Another man who was in the US Navy at the time, said hed been approached in a Curaao brothel by a woman named Amy, asking for help. Theres a $250,000 USD reward for information that may bring Amy Lynn Bradley home. Name:Amy Lynn Bradley Age:23 years old Last seen:March 24, 1998 Location:Curacao, Dutch Caribbean, Netherlands Status:Still missing. Footage from the night showed Amy, from Petersburg, Virginia, laughing and dancing on the dance floor. If you ask me guys and if I would be rich or knew specific people, I would build a task force of 50 man, invading the dom. [22] Her case was also the subject of episode 59 of the Casefile podcast and the podcasts Crime Junkie[23] and The Casual Criminalist. I know that it has been hotly debated whether Amy fell/was thrown over the ship, or if she was sold into sex slavery (and indeed if that famous photo of a woman was really a photo of Amy after she became a sex slave). When I first went to Aruba w my wife we were warned in USA ( our Country) certain places to NOT VISIT. Jones claimed to be a former member of AmericanSpecial Forces, and he offered to help set Amy free. Alister Douglas' daughter was supposedly in contact with Law enforcement, claimed that her father had pictures of Amy, and was obsessed with her (Amy). If you do a reddit search for "Amy Bradley", you may come across threads where tons of posts have been deleted; Most of those posts were probably from that person. [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]. Every woman in that brothel was most likely there against their will and he could have helped them all. Amy Bradley - Compilation 158,246 views Feb 9, 2011 500 Dislike Share Save Chris Fenwick 2.54K subscribers This video should be watched after reading my blog about Amy.. Dont the FBI and the US law and enforcement people go there and do something. Then in 2005, witness Judy Maurer claimed to have seen Amy in a department store in Barbados with three men. this case should definitely not be left to go cold. I'm confused. And slow death to the people responsible.. Parts of this dont ring true. One of the most prevalent theories of the case, aside from Amy Lynns death at sea, is that she was sold into sexual slavery and has been unable to return home. well that's not possible because this person didn't know anything about the Amy Bradley disappearance or who she was, he couldn't have claimed anybody looked like Amy because he never heard of her. STAY AWAY FROM ANY CRUISE GOING INTO INTERNATIONAL WATERS. Since her disappearance in 1998, there have been several alleged sightings of Amy Lynn Bradley. He even remembered her two distinctive tattoos a gecko and a Tasmanian devil which matched ones Amy had. Sitcoms Online - Main Page / Message Boards - Main Page / News Blog / Photo . Link to the transcript kindly provided by u/FindAmy : http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0107/24/bp.00.html, A thread in a Cruise Critic forum with information from user Mikey Mars, who seems to be connected to the family or the case: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=59792, Comment #47 on this Cruise Critic thread intrigues me because if this person has their facts straight (which they may not!) The Captain is the law at sea and everyone shouldve been kept aboard.Local police and private eyes should have searched on the island .The band member and other suspicious crew members shouldve been investigated. magazine and was reproduced with permission. October 1, 2022 - 5:24PM When Amy Lynn Bradley, 23, boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship, she was excited to embark on the trip of a lifetime. Another piece of evidence would include the inconsistencies of the witnesses on the night of the disappearance. And even though Amy was a strong swimmer and a trained lifeguard, she was terrified of the open ocean. Also, I just saw a documentary called Sasquatch which is not about Sasquatchs; but about some If the latter, very unlikely she would have lasted more than a couple years. Amy Lynn Bradley was born on May 12, 1974 in Petersburg, Virginia. "[11] After Ron searched the common areas of the cruise, Ron woke up the rest of the family and told them Amy was missing at 6:30 am. It just takes 1 person, the right person to recognize a picture, jog a memory etc. 4) San Francisco 2003 Wharf sighting Witnesses report seeing her with two Handlers. for getting the daughter in trouble with authorities by bringing her info to the FBI's attention? Brad reported that he and his sister sat on the suites balcony and talked before he went to sleep while Amy stayed awake for a while longer before she fell asleep shortly after. When Amy Lynn Bradley, 23, boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship, she was excited to embark on the trip of a lifetime. She could easily lose her balance and fall overboard. its like she was waiting for a rendezvous with somebody. Hi I followed this story as well and Praying that she will be found. Something is not right.. New to Flash? While crew searched the common areas, no passenger or staffrooms were looked at. Alister Douglas was always by far the most likely person to have been involved with Amy's disappearance, in my book. No way could someone last that long in some kind of captivity of the human trafficking nature. No DNA testing was done on the material. This is awful! Police eventually cleared Douglas after a polygraph butbefore the FBI got a hold of the disco video. At 5.30am, Ron stirred and saw his daughter asleep in a deckchair on the balcony. [10] This theory is supported by various sources of evidence including a key witness from a US Navy Officer[2][3][19] claiming that he heard a worker at a brothel in the Caribbean claiming to be Amy and a 2005 photo that was emailed to Amys family. Amy Lynn Bradley (born May 12, 1974) is an American woman who went missing during a Caribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas in late March 1998 at the age of 23 while en route to Curaao. Unfortunately, the officer kept the information to himself, fearing the repercussions that would come with his solicitation of a sex worker. A witness would subsequently claim to have seen Douglas hand Bradley a dark drink, possibly coffee. This sighting was never confirmed by authorities. The Ignorant Naval Officer should have been stripped of his authority ,, when he had a chance to be to be a Hero, hes an Fricking Zero. Ron knew she wouldnt leave without telling someone. Yes, I agree with the statement that a couple of real psychics could find out what happened to her. And to Amys family your in my thoughts and prayers. I have never heard this particular version anywhere else. :(, Something I vaguely remember reading about this case (And please correct me if I'm wrong.). The balcony door was closed, because if it hadnt been closed, I would have gotten up and closed it. They still continue with their vacation crap, it's hilarious and unbelievable. She clearly intended to leavebriefly, as she did not even bring shoes, identification, or any other important items with her. He only contacted the Bradleys throughtheir websiteafter his retirement. 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. Where did the video of Amy dancing by the elevator come from? Video Transcript. Around20years after hermysteriousdisappearance, theories about what happened to Amy Lynn Bradley only add to the uncertainty and dread surrounding one of the most disturbing missing personcases in history. [20][21] On top of this, the family is awarding $250,000 for information leading to her safe return and the family also has a reward of $50,000 for information leading to her current location. , I went on my first cruise years ago, but it was nothing like that happening. The Door Was Open, and Baby Lisa Was Gone, He Left Behind Books He Wrote in Secret Code, Adrien McNaughton Was Surrounded by Family, Shocking Facts About Amy Lynn Bradley, The Woman Who Disappeared At Sea. Two other former Navy SEALs were sent to Curacao to specifically determine Amy's location. She had been drinking and up all night. it could explain at least in part why the Bradleys lost their case against the cruise line. Then seen in the brothel by the navy guy and then in the bathroom by another travelling.person. [3][7][8], Between the times of 5:15 am and 5:30 am 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. May God help them. Remember that one cruise where the poop deck was literally covered with poop? Weve maintained from the beginning that someone saw Amy and took Amy from that ship in some way, Ron told NBC. Amy Bradley is the woman who mysteriously vanished from the cruise ship in 1998. She was declared dead in absentia in 2010. in order to share her story and jog someones memory. 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. This individual, Alister"Yellow" Douglas, and Amy were even videotaped repeatedly by a camerapersonproducing a promotional piece for the cruise line. Too much time had passed. 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. I want to know if they polygraphed any of the potential witnesses including the officer to determine if they were Amy Lynn Bradley is the girl that went missing from a cruise ship called Rhapsody of the Seas during the early morning hours of March 24, 1998. We also must keep in mind that the police must have not have had enough evidence to consider Douglas as having been involved in her disappearance. Sitcoms Online - Main Page / Message Boards - Main Page / News Blog / Photo . She goes with that band leader guy she was dancing with back to his room, something goes wrong, he tries to (or does) rape her, kills her on accident or on purpose and he dumps the body overboard. The FBI are once again asking for any information about the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. [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. There was no evidence to support the witnesss claim. I'm the one who posted that comment, I was the one who was able to talk to Douglas' daughter, I was able to get in touch with Amy's family and I already sent all the screenshot of our conversation, In addition they asked me to go the the FBI's website to also send these screenshots as documents to help in Amy's disappearance. I've always kept up with this case, as it was one of the first that drew me in. Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared decades ago on a family cruise holiday but a disturbing photo has emerged that could explain the American womans fate. From coast guard police to detectives to her friends and family, everyone has tried their best but they have never been able to trace her. However, this speculation was soon discredited as Amy was known to be a strong swimmer and her body was never found in the waters as well as no evidence of foul play. Rather than the crew having a more immediate response, they believe that this assertion from her brother led to the crew not taking the report as seriously and starting search operations earlier. He seemed pretty sure he saw Amy only after watching a later tv broadcast on the subject. Its strange that she didnt want to go on the trip and the last person to see her alive was her dad. The witness only contacted Amys family after he retired and saw her picture in a magazine. When the FBI announcement "pinged" in my news feed, I also got a surge of hope. 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, Brad said in a Wanted by the FBI video. I pray Amy will be found along with all the other millions of people and animals that are taken against their will and having something heinous done to them just as I write thisJudgement will come for ALL!!! Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. [18] An email was sent to the Bradley family website containing two photographs of a woman that closely resembled Amy. I was praying as I opened the link that she had been found. Didnt hear FBI commenting on interactions with local police. The last two people to see Bradley were her father and her brother. Significant? Can you take a moment and listen to . this footage really should have been made more public i feel. The Bradley family were sent photos of a woman known as Jas looking dazed and dressed in lingerie. But the photos gave them hope Amy was still alive. I'm really confused as to who they are, because they seem to be full of shit sometimes but other times they seem to be associated with the family. If I had to bet money she died on the ship, accidental intoxicated fall overboard or an altercation with Yellow belly. She attended a local university, Longwood University, graduating with a degree in Physical Education. In August1998, a Canadian named David Carmichael encountered two men and a woman walking on the beach near Port of Maria, Curacao. This person has posted on this sub before, but they have a habit of posting, then deleting all of their posts. I reiterate the obvious conclusion, the one I've stated before: Isn't it just more likely than not that she fell off the boat and her body got more or less chopped up in the propeller afterwards? I do wish the family luck on some type of closure. Just a few days into the trip, 23-year-old Amy Bradley mysteriously went missing from the ship. For some reason her case has hooked me and I cant let go of it. They say that the bone is human and was likely from a Caucasian origin. This happened at Sitcoms Online, it happened at WebSleuths, it happened here. There was no evidence Amy had fallen overboard. The Navy Officer definitely saw her in January of 1999 at the Otrobanda Hotel in Curacao. This is what I think about the case and what fact is true or not: Alister Douglas has something to do with that case, but what exactly is hard to tell or to prove. This is a really tragic story. Or A FEW people who were aware of the case and the details of it made up their stories for attention. It seems like she is well aware of the search going on for her and the identifiable features she has. 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