Amy Bradley’s Brother Talks About Handling Critics Amidst Netflix Documentary Release

Shortly after the release of the Netflix documentary “Amy Bradley Is Missing,” Amy Bradley’s brother, Brad Bradley, spoke out against the negative and hurtful response the family has received. The Bradley family, including parents Iva and Ron Bradley, participated in the series, but Brad expressed disappointment in the toxic conspiracy theories that have surfaced online.

In a statement to People, Brad highlighted the hurtful accusations and unfair judgments that have been directed at his family. He emphasized that the portrayal of their family in the documentary, including claims made by a friend about Amy’s sexuality, has been misleading and harmful.

Brad passionately defended his family, addressing misconceptions about Amy’s sexual identity. He clarified that while the documentary depicted Amy as gay, she actually identified as bisexual. Brad shared that Amy had a boyfriend at the time of her disappearance in 1998, despite details about a letter she wrote to her ex-girlfriend before the cruise.

Regarding acceptance of Amy’s sexual identity, Brad explained that his sister had come out to their family three years prior to her disappearance and that it had been well-received. He emphasized that the family had moved past any issues related to Amy’s sexuality.

The Netflix series provides details about the last time Amy Bradley was seen by her family before she went missing in 1998. After a night of dinner and a pool party aboard a cruise ship, Amy was last seen by her family members. Brad recalled spending time with Amy at the ship disco before heading back to their cabin. Despite initial assumptions that Amy was safe, she vanished during the early morning hours.

The search for Amy Bradley began after her disappearance was reported, but initial efforts were hindered by delays and logistical challenges. Despite pleas from the Bradley family to halt the ship’s itinerary, the cruise continued as planned. Search efforts on the ship and in the surrounding waters yielded no sign of Amy.

FBI agents later boarded the cruise ship to investigate Amy’s disappearance, but found no concrete evidence of foul play. The absence of struggle in the family’s cabin, along with the neat arrangement of Amy’s belongings on the balcony, raised questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Overall, Brad Bradley’s statements shed light on the complexities and challenges the family has faced in the aftermath of Amy’s disappearance. Despite the documentary’s portrayal, Brad remains steadfast in defending his family and preserving Amy’s memory.