Significant developments have emerged in the mysterious disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, who vanished at the age of 23 from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship 27 years ago.
This perplexing case, which has intrigued both true crime enthusiasts and investigators over the years, has seen a potential breakthrough after new evidence surfaced following the Netflix series Amy Bradley Is Missing, released earlier this year.
The Hollywood Reporter has noted that three crucial leads are currently under investigation, renewing hope that Amy, now 51, might still be alive.
One of the new leads involves a disturbing incident where a bar worker reportedly exclaimed ‘Señorita kidnapped! Señorita kidnapped!’ before being forcibly taken away by a bartender.
Another tip is linked to a suspicious activity detected on Amy’s official missing person website. Investigators are reportedly tracking this to a device located on a boat off the west coast of Barbados, an area notorious for drug smuggling.
In an even more startling claim, it is suggested that Amy may have had a child, possibly as a consequence of being coerced into sex work.
A source shared with the publication: “The child is more than likely the result of Bradley being forced into sex work and not a signal that she had settled down to have a family.”
Amy’s brother, Brad Bradley, has commented on these new leads, acknowledging some of the details while advising caution against speculation.
During an interview with NewsNation, he stated: “It’s one piece of information I wish had not been made public… that piece of information is correct and I’ll have to leave that there for now.”
Brad also addressed the rumors regarding Amy possibly having children: “I’m not aware of any evidence that supports the claim. We’ve had a couple of people claiming to be children of Amy’s that have been ruled out. Obviously, that would be pretty big news for us if it was proven.”
Amy went missing in the early hours of March 24, 1998, while her family was on a cruise from Aruba to the Antilles. Her father, Ron, last saw her relaxing on the balcony, but when he checked again 30 minutes later, she was missing.
Despite extensive investigations, FBI involvement, and numerous reported sightings—from a Caribbean beach encounter to a brothel where a woman allegedly pleaded for help—Amy’s disappearance remains one of the most puzzling unsolved cases today.
The FBI has reiterated that they are still actively investigating the case, encouraging anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov.
A reward of $260,000 is available for information leading to the resolution of Amy Bradley’s case.