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Netflix Series Reignites Amy Bradley Mystery as Brother Defends Family and Faults Cruise Director

Brad Bradley’s forceful rebuttal to online slurs underscores the family’s frustration with Royal Caribbean’s response after Netflix’s docuseries drove fresh tips in July.

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Overview

  • Netflix’s three-part docuseries Amy Bradley Is Missing premiered July 16 and quickly climbed to No. 3 on the US Top 10 chart, prompting renewed global attention and a surge of tips.
  • Brad Bradley has publicly contested online accusations of racism and homophobia targeting his family and underscored Amy’s bisexuality to counter the digital backlash.
  • He accused former cruise director Kirk Detweiler of a “flippant attitude” and “zero empathy” toward the family’s ordeal after Amy’s disappearance in 1998.
  • The FBI’s investigation remains active nearly 27 years later, offering a $25,000 reward and circulating age-progressed images as investigators follow up on new leads.
  • Following the documentary’s spotlight, the Bradleys are urging Royal Caribbean to strengthen onboard safety protocols to prevent similar disappearances.