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Laura Bradbury Missing Person Case

Last seen in Twentynine Palms, California on Oct 18, 1984

Victim Details

Feb 22, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

Laura

Bradbury

44

3

36 inches

25 lbs

30 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 18, 1984

Twentynine Palms

California

San Bernardino County

92277

No

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

Yes

07/02/2026


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In the vast and rugged landscape of Joshua Tree National Park, a family camping trip took a devastating turn on October 18, 1984, when three-year-old Laura Bradbury vanished from the Indian Cove Campground in Twentynine Palms, California. The little girl, with her distinctive short, blonde hair, had accompanied her older brother to the restroom area. He went inside, and when he emerged just moments later, Laura was gone. The suddenness of her disappearance in the open, desert environment sparked ...
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Last Seen: Oct 18, 1984

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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
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