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Laura Bradbury

Missing
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Laura Ann Bradbury, a 3-year-old girl, disappeared on October 18, 1984, during a family camping trip at the Indian Cove Campground in Joshua Tree National Park, California. Laura had accompanied her 8-year-old brother to the portable restrooms but was left outside while he used the facilities. When he came back out, she was gone. Despite a massive search effort involving over 250 people, helicopters, and search dogs, no trace of Laura was initially found.

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Last Seen: Oct 18, 1984
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    Victim Details

    Feb 22, 2023

    Jul 13, 2023

    Laura

    Bradbury

    43

    3

    36 inches

    25 lbs

    30 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Oct 18, 1984

    Twentynine Palms

    California

    San Bernardino County

    92277

    No

    489

    123363

    San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Central Station

    San Bernardino

    California

    San Bernardino County

    92415

    Edward Hernandez

    Detective

    655 East Third Street, California

    9093873545

    County

    Law Enforcement

    http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/

    DR# 1288364-09

    1984-10-18

    San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Central Station

    3625

    Blond/Strawberry

    Brown

    Brown

    12/11/2025


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    Has anyone else looked into the reports about the man seen in the metallic blue van near the campgro... ...Read More
    08/23/2024
    Has anyone else read about the discrepancies in the skull size found in 1986, which was later attrib... ...Read More
    03/18/2023
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