In 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley joined her family on a Caribbean cruise. One night, she vanished.
Twenty-seven years later, Netflix is trying to figure out why and how — even though she was declared legally dead in 2010.
The new Netflix docuseries Amy Bradley Is Missing investigates the night she went missing, the witnesses who claim to have encountered her after her disappearance and the toll the events have taken on her family.
Watch With Us breaks down why you should watch what could be Netflix’s next true crime hit series.
The Mysterious Circumstances Are Beyond Bizarre
It’s hard to imagine someone going missing on a cruise ship — after all, it’s a contained environment. It’s not like there are many places to hide. But it happens with surprising frequency. The Maritime Injury Guide estimates that about 400 people have gone missing from cruise ships in the last 20 years.
In Amy’s case, both her father and brother recall seeing her and talking to her early in the morning in the family’s cabin aboard the ship. Yet somehow, between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., she vanished without a trace.
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In Netflix’s new documentary, those key hours before Bradley’s disappearance are broken down in great detail by family members, eyewitnesses and experts who have investigated her case. It also examines the safety procedures aboard the cruise ship — including the fact that the crew refused to announce her disappearance immediately for fear of “disturbing the other passengers.” The docuseries also includes audio recordings and photographs from the cruise that help paint a vivid timeline.
Firsthand Accounts of Sightings and Theories
Over the years since Bradley’s disappearance, several individuals claim to have had encounters with her. In Amy Bradley Is Missing, the filmmakers track down these witnesses for interviews, revealing details that will surprise you with their clarity — as well as how close many people seem to have come to finding the missing woman.
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These firsthand accounts span several countries and years, offering new insight into how a person could disappear — and possibly continue living undetected. Several people theorized that Amy may have been taken as part of a sex trafficking operation.
It’s an Inspiring Story of a Family’s Devotion
Even nearly 30 years after losing Amy, the Bradley family remains steadfast in their determination to find her. In Amy Bradley Is Missing, Amy’s brother Brad, along with her parents Iva and Ron, form a moving living portrait of familial love and loyalty. They’ve spent decades following up on leads, contacting government officials and keeping Amy’s story in the public eye. They still have hope that Amy might be alive somewhere — and that hope is inspiring.
Their dedication to Amy’s case is captured beautifully in this tragic documentary, and their interviews will likely move even the most seasoned true crime viewers to tears. Home video footage and photos of the Bradley family before the tragedy really emphasize their close-knit relationships and the love that was taken from them when Amy vanished.
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The Bradleys hope that the documentary will once again put Amy in the spotlight, leading anyone who might have information to come forward. The FBI case regarding Amy’s disappearance is still open.
Watch Amy Bradley Is Missing on Netflix.
