Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has taken an unexpected turn into the world of true crime, delving into the baffling disappearance of Amy Bradley, who vanished without a trace from a cruise ship in 1998.
The case, which has haunted investigators and armchair detectives alike for over two decades, resurfaced when Khloe shared her fascination with the mystery on social media.
The Disappearance That Shocked the World
Amy Lynn Bradley, then 23, was last seen aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas on March 24, 1998. The Virginia native disappeared during a family vacation in the Caribbean, leaving behind nothing but unanswered questions.
Her father reported seeing her asleep on their cabin balcony at 5:15 am, but by 6:00 am, she had vanished. Despite extensive searches of the ship and surrounding waters, no trace of Amy was ever found.
Khloe's Deep Dive Into the Mystery
Khloe Kardashian recently revealed her obsession with the case, posting about it to her millions of followers. "This story haunts me," she wrote. "How does someone just disappear from a cruise ship?"
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has been poring over case details, from the initial investigation to the numerous reported sightings that followed Amy's disappearance.
The Human Trafficking Theory
One prevailing theory suggests Amy may have been kidnapped and forced into human trafficking. Several credible witnesses claim to have seen her in the years following her disappearance:
- A Canadian tourist reported seeing Amy with two men at a Barbados jewelry store
- A US Navy petty officer claimed to have met her in a Curaçao brothel
- Multiple sightings placed her on the island of Curaçao
These accounts, combined with mysterious photos sent to the Bradley family, have kept hope alive that Amy might still be found.
Why This Case Still Matters
Twenty-five years later, the Amy Bradley case remains one of cruising's most disturbing mysteries. It highlights:
- The vulnerability of passengers on cruise ships
- The challenges of international investigations
- The persistence of human trafficking networks
Khloe's interest has brought renewed attention to the case, with fans and amateur sleuths joining the discussion online. Whether this celebrity spotlight will lead to new breakthroughs remains to be seen.
The Bradley family continues their search, maintaining a website dedicated to finding Amy and keeping her story alive in the public consciousness.
