Amy Bradley Is Missing
New evidence and witness claims suggest Amy Bradley might still be alive, reigniting hope and questions about her long-unsolved case.

Over 27 years since she vanished from a Caribbean cruise, new evidence has emerged suggesting Amy Bradley might still be alive. Despite no definitive body recovered, some claims and investigations keep hope alive, prompting fresh questions about her fate. The recent Netflix documentary Amy Bradley Is Missing has reignited public interest and introduced startling new details into her case.

Amy Bradley disappeared on 23 March 1998, while travelling with her family on Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas. She was 23 years old at the time and had been seen dancing with a bass player, Alastair Douglas, the night she went missing. The cruise ship's records showed her last activity was using her key card to enter her cabin, but there was no conclusive evidence of when or how she left.

Authorities have long debated whether she fell or jumped overboard, as the cruise director suggested, or if other circumstances were involved. No body was recovered, which kept the case open and led to multiple theories. Without a body, Amy was officially declared dead in 2010.

Claims of Sightings and Possible Survival

Multiple witnesses have claimed to see Amy after her disappearance. In 2005, a man named David Carmichael stated he saw a woman matching her description walking on a beach in Curaçao. He described her as having a tattoo of the Tasmanian devil and walking with two men, one of whom he believed was Amy's dance partner. Carmichael's account has been seen as a significant lead, suggesting she might have been alive and on land.

Other reports add to this possibility. A Navy veteran, Bill Hefner, recounted meeting a woman in Curaçao who identified herself as Amy Bradley. She reportedly told him she had left the cruise to buy drugs and was being held against her will. Furthermore, in Barbados, Judy Maurer observed a woman who claimed her name was Amy. She appeared distressed and emotional, but her story was not verified at the time.

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The Role of the Cruise Ship and Suspected Persons

The investigation focused heavily on the cruise ship crew. The FBI questioned Alastair Douglas, the bass player Amy danced with hours before her disappearance, a person of interest in the case.

His daughter, Amica Douglas, expressed doubts about her father's innocence, citing behavioural changes and suspicious photographs he kept of women who were not her mother. During a filmed interview, Amica confronted her father with her suspicions. His reaction was tense; he denied involvement and became defensive. However, the results of his polygraph was inconclusive, and no charges were filed.

The 2005 Sex Worker Website Revelation

One of the documentary's most startling revelations came in 2005, when the Bradley family received an anonymous tip. A link to a website featuring sex workers for hire was sent to them, and a forensic analysis suggested that one woman in the photos resembled Amy. Though the FBI did not confirm her identity, the case gained renewed vigour.

The FBI's forensic experts examined the images, focusing on features unlikely to change over time, such as cheekbones and chin structure. The similarity was enough for some investigators to consider her possibly alive and trafficked, and to hypothesise that they had 'found' Amy, though in the end, there was not enough information to be conclusive.

Family Determination and Ongoing Hope

Amy's family remains convinced she is still alive. They monitor websites and IP addresses associated with Curaçao and Barbados, hoping for a sign. Her mother, Iva, describes her daily routine of hoping for a sign, while her father, Ron, maintains Amy's car in the garage.

The family's hope is rooted in the lack of closure. They believe that one day, the truth will surface. The Netflix documentary captures this persistent hope, ending with a plea from her mother for anyone with information to come forward.

While some evidence suggests Amy might still be alive, no definitive proof has surfaced. The FBI continues to keep her case open, and recent claims remain unverified.

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