Disappearing is terrifying. But disappearing at sea? That takes fear to an entirely different level. You're surrounded by nothing but endless open water. You're on a massive cruise ship isolated, contained and yet somehow, you're just... gone. No trace. No explanation. That’s exactly what happened to Amy Lynn Bradley in March of 1998. At just 23 years old, Amy was on a family vacation aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise liner. After a night of dancing and celebration with her brother, Amy vanished. She stepped into the warm Car...
Disappearing is terrifying. But disappearing at sea? That takes fear to an entirely different level. You're surrounded by nothing but endless open water. You're on a massive cruise ship isolated, contained and yet somehow, you're just... gone. No trace. No explanation. That’s exactly what happened to Amy Lynn Bradley in March of 1998. At just 23 years old, Amy was on a family vacation aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise liner. After a night of dancing and celebration with her brother, Amy vanished. She stepped into the warm Caribbean night and was never seen again. In the decades since, her disappearance has become one of the most baffling and haunting maritime mysteries in modern history. This is a story full of twists, questions, and heartbreak. And we will be diving into Amy’s life, her disappearance, the investigation, the theories that have come about over the years and even errors people believe that those involved initially had made If you’re familiar with this story, let us know what you think happened in the comments. Was Amy trying to start over — living freely somewhere in the Caribbean? Or was she taken — pulled into a world far darker than anyone could have imagined?
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Netflix – Amy Bradley is Missing – Episodes 1-3
Wikipedia – Disappearance of Amy Bradley - Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley - Wikipedia
The Roanoke Times – Family turns to Internet in search for daughter – March 31, 1998
Richmond Times-Dispatch – Missing woman’s family sets up fund – April 20, 1998
Richmond Times-Dispatch – Disappearance to be on ‘Most Wanted’ – Jon Pope – April 24, 1998
Richmond Times-Dispatch – Legal Notices – March 7, 1999
The Free Lance-Star – Overboard or overlooked? – Norman Serphos – March 27, 1998
Richmond Times-Dispatch – Judge revokes man’s bond – Tom Campbell – June 20, 2002
The Northside Sun – Slave trade makes the Caribbean islands a dangerous place – Dan Hanchey – October 20, 2005
Evening Herald – Fifteen passengers vanish from cruise ships in two years – Caroline Crawford - January 6, 2006
Designertale – Caribbean IP Activity Sparks New Hope in Amy Bradley Disappearance Case – Anusree – August 1, 2025 - Caribbean IP Activity Sparks New Hope in Amy Bradley Disappearance Case - Designertale
LADBible – Amy Bradley’s brother finally reveals why family declared her dead despite thinking she’s alive – Michael Slavin – August 7, 2025 - Amy Bradley's family reveal why she was declared dead despite thinking she's alive
UNILAD – Surprising twist in Amy Bradley case as Kim Kardashian ‘wants to solve it’ – Ellie Kemp – August 15, 2025 - Amy Bradley case given boost as Kim Kardashian 'wants to solve it'
The Mirror US – Amy Bradley’s brother vows never to cruise again and says others ‘wouldn’t if they knew why’ – Ayaan Ali – August 16, 2025 - Amy Bradley’s brother vows never to cruise again and says others ‘wouldn’t if they knew why’
The Mirror US – Major Amy Bradley decision that ‘prevented’ a proper search for missing person – Scarlett O’Toole – August 16, 2025 - Major Amy Bradley decision that 'prevented' a proper search for missing person
Fox News – Brother of woman who vanished from cruise 27 years ago reveals critical third witness – Peter D’Abrosca – August 16, 2025 - Brother of woman who vanished from cruise 27 years ago reveals critical third witness
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