Brad Bradley Responds To The "Toxic” Reactions To Netflix Documentary

In the wake of Netflix's compelling new documentary Amy Bradley Is Missing, Brad Bradley, Amy Bradley's brother, is breaking his silence in anger and frustration. The series has sparked renewed public interest in the investigation into the disappearance of his sister in 1998 and inspired some of the most intense online speculation around the Bradley family. And now, Brad is addressing the fallout head-on, calling the internet "toxic" and extremely unfair to him.

Since the documentary was released on July 16, Brad says his family has been embroiled in a firestorm of conspiracy theories and personal attacks. Among its many painful rumors is the idea that the Bradley family rejected Amy's sexuality, a charge levied by a friend in the docuseries. But for Brad, these claims are deeply damaging. "Me and my family are getting killed," Brad said in a candid statement. "Over the years, we've grown some pretty thick skin, because there's always that side."

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He said that although many fans have sent their love, prayers, and support in recent years, a more vocal segment of the internet has opted to demonize them. Adding to that toxicity is the narrative that Amy may have committed suicide, a possibility that uneases Brad deeply. "The picture that's being painted online is that I'm this [Donald] Trump-supporting, racist homophobe, and of course she killed herself," he said. "Why would, you know, how could she live with a family like that?"

Brad's public statement is a plea for humanity. For the Bradley family, who have been left with a mystery that spanned decades and unspeakable loss. It was a brave move for them to participate in the documentary, presumably to bring attention to Amy's case. Instead, they've found themselves fighting a tide of speculation that, Brad says, couldn't be more wrong. As Amy Bradley Is Missing attracts interest from viewers around the world, Brad's takeaway is straightforward, and beneath every documentary lies an actual family who are still mourning, still looking, and still wanting to be shown respect.