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Amy Bradley vanished in 1998 during a family vacation aboard Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas. The Virginian-born 23-year-old was last seen at dawn on March 24 as the ship neared Curaçao. Since then, no verified details of her disappearance have emerged. However, sightings of Amy Bradley have been reported by individuals in many locations after she went missing, mostly in the Caribbean. These reports have been submitted to the authorities and investigated to some extent, but none have been proven beyond a doubt.
Amy Bradley's disappearance has made headlines due to the strange incident and numerous unconfirmed sightings following her disappearance. From sightings reported in Barbados and Curaçao to photo tips shared online, each sighting has added to the mystery of her disappearance.
Below is the timeline of every reported Amy Bradley sighting since 1998, based on what was widely accepted and reported by the relevant authorities.
1998: Reports from the Curaçao taxi driver
One of the Curaçao taxi drivers, shortly after Amy Bradley went missing, said that he drove a woman who resembled Amy to a hospital. She asked him for directions to a telephone, and the taxi driver noted that the woman was in tears. Authorities were notified about this lead, and it was investigated at the time, but no conclusive evidence was found to support the sighting.
1999: Canadian traveler's experience with Curaçao
Canadian tourist Judy Maurer reported in 1999 that she saw a woman she believed to be Amy Bradley at a brothel in Curaçao before reporting the experience. According to Maurer, the woman identified herself as Amy and said she was from Virginia.
The woman, as claimed, was said to have been frightened and was led away by a group of men shortly after the meeting. Maurer quoted an authority, and a follow-up investigation was conducted; however, the woman had already left by the time the police arrived, and no additional identification was provided.
2003: U.S. Navy Officer's report from Barbados
The U.S. Navy officer alleged that he spoke to a woman in a department store in Barbados who introduced herself as Amy. According to the officer, the woman told him she was being kidnapped and needed help. He did not report the incident at the time, claiming it was for his protection.
The details emerged years later after he had retired. The delay was not enough to justify an investigation at the time, and the sighting remains unverified.
2005: Photograph taken on an adult site
Amy Bradley's family received an email lead in 2005 in which a photo of a woman named "Jas" was posted on an adult website. The person posting the lead identified himself as a Navy officer and believed the woman resembled Amy Bradley in some way.
The family sent the photograph to authorities, and the FBI opened an investigation. The woman's identity was not confirmed, and no further information from the lead was made public.
Theories of human trafficking
Most sightings occur in environments that have previously experienced human trafficking, such as brothels and public places where victims appeared distressed or sought help. Although these environments increase the likelihood that Amy Bradley could have been trafficked, no official acknowledgment confirms this.
Investigation agencies, such as the FBI, have kept the case open, and there has been no definitive report regarding these sightings.
Other reported sightings
There have also been additional complaints to the police or the Bradley family since then. These include public statements, anonymous phone calls, and reports from people in other parts of the Caribbean and South America. In every case, authorities considered the information provided, but none have resulted in a confirmed sighting of Amy Bradley.
Current status
Trending
To date, the case remains on the FBI missing persons list. Her family continues to work on raising public awareness and gathering information. A reward is still offered for solid tips about her whereabouts. Despite multiple reported sightings, none have led to a breakthrough in the investigation.
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