Episode 272: The Disappearance of Amy Bradley - Part 1

This cruise was meant to be a happy memory for a family of four, but it turned into a nightmare when their oldest daughter disappeared just a few days into the trip. A missing person on a ship at sea is most often a case of going overboard, but the actions of the crew  and statements from witnesses have led her family and the FBI to consider the possibility she met a dark fate on land. This week’s episode is The Disappearance of Amy Bradley - Part 1.

To provide information about this case:
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/amy-lynn-bradley
Contact your local FBI Office: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices
Contact the American consulate or embassy: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/international-offices

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