"F**ked up world, isn't it?": The internet slam Navy officer’s inaction as Amy Bradley cried for help just feet away from rescue

In March 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley vanished from a Caribbean cruise ship. The unresolved case has sparked numerous theories and discussions about her fate. When Amy was last seen on the deck of the Rhapsody of the Seas, she was traveling with her family.

Her location has remained unknown despite numerous searches and media attention. Amy Bradley is one of the most widely discussed missing person cases in the cruise industry due to the mystery surrounding her disappearance, which has had a long-term impact on both her family and the wider public.

Amy Bradley is Missing is a new Netflix documentary that revisits Amy's disappearance and sheds light on many aspects of the case. The documentary portrays the circumstances surrounding her vanishing.

One particularly controversial aspect of the case highlighted in the documentary is the inaction of Navy officer Bill Hefner, who reportedly found Amy Bradley in the early hours of the morning after her disappearance. Amy was seen crying for help near a brothel in the town of Curacao, but Hefner’s failure to act or report her situation has sparked outrage among viewers.

On Reddit, some fans have voiced their anger and called out the officer for not doing anything. One comment reads,

“F**ked up world, isn’t it? Navy sailor probably didn’t report it because then he’d have to explain why he was at a brothel. What’s somebody’s entire life compared to a bit of shame to your career?”

A screenshot of the comment (Image via Reddit)

This fan's statement has ignited further conversations on social media, with others expressing their frustration at the officer’s inaction.

“D*mb**s couldn’t find a way to report it anonymously or through someone else?”, one reacted on Reddit.

“The guy could have made up some st to not say he was in a brothel. She briefly escaped and she ran into him on the street. Someone else told him about her. Something, for Christ’s sake. I doubt she would rat him out if she wanted to be saved. The guy was just a chicken s**t loser.”,another comment read.

“He could at least have anonymously reported it.”, the online outrage continued.

Fans keep discussing the mindset of the Navy officer. The criticism continues in various ways.

“It’s almost like an anonymous tip was too much effort. Jesus, people are self-centered.”, one more fan commented.

“It su*ks, but I put way more blame on the system than on the individual. If we want people in this position to do the right thing, we need to make sure they’re confident they won’t be punished for it.”, another added.

“The lack of compassion in some people is absolutely disgusting! I don’t believe in heaven or hell, but I sure hope I’m wrong and he ends up rotting in hell in all eternity!”, A fan shared their feeling.

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The Amy Bradley disappearance

Amy Bradley was last spotted on the deck of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas while it was anchored in the Caribbean. The event took place on March 24, 1998, early in the morning.

When her family filed a missing persons report, it raised concerns. Amy was not located despite a search by the ship's crew. This was the start of a long-lasting mystery. Amy has been the subject of countless reports of potential sightings in different countries over the years, but none of them have been verified.

Following her disappearance, the family became outspoken supporters of justice, pressing Royal Caribbean and the authorities for clarification. Amy's whereabouts are still unknown after years of investigation.

According to Tudum by Netflix, there has been conjecture regarding the possibility that Amy was trafficked. The unresolved circumstances of her abduction have spawned numerous conspiracy theories and garnered significant media interest.

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More about the Netflix documentary: Amy Bradley is Missing

The documentary Amy Bradley is Missing explores the mystery surrounding her disappearance and the emotional toll it took on her family through interviews. The role of the cruise ship in the incidents is also revisited in the documentary, with particular attention paid to any possible oversights or errors that might have led to Amy's disappearance.

One of the most significant aspects the documentary explores is the discovery of Amy by Navy officer Bill Hefner. According to the documentary, in January 1999, 10 months after she went missing, Hefner claimed he encountered Amy in Curacao after she escaped from the brothel. She was reportedly crying for help when Hefner found her.

Despite being in a vulnerable state, Amy’s pleas were not immediately acted upon by Hefner. Hefner said he didn't take action until years later because he was unaware Amy was missing until he later saw her face in a magazine, according to the People.

The documentary makes it seem like the officer should have reported what happened. Hefner himself says that he didn't think it was his job to step in or call the police at the time. This omission has sparked a great deal of backlash, especially when it was revealed that Amy was within reach of a potential rescue.

Hefner says in the documentary that he could have done something different, but the fact that he chose not to report the meeting makes us question his motives at the time.

A lot of viewers have been upset about what they believe to be inaction on the part of those who could have assisted. The documentary gives viewers a closer look at Amy's family's years-long quest for answers while illustrating the emotional turmoil they endured.

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The documentary is currently available to stream on Netflix.