MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 1984-5
Laura Ann Bradbury
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Twentynine Palms, California
Summary:
On October 18, 1984, three-and-a-half-year-old Laura Bradbury disappeared from her family's campsite at Indian Cove Campground in California's Joshua Tree National Park.
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On 10/18/1984, Laura and her family arrived at the Indian Cove Campground, located within the Joshua Tree National Monument in 29 Palms, California. The Indian Cove Campground is a family and group camping area, approximately 9 miles east of the Town of Joshua Tree and 3 miles south of SR62. Shortly after they arrived and began unpacking, family members realized Laura was missing. When family members could not find Laura they notified the sheriff’s department. An extensive search was conducted, but Laura was never located.
Additional Details:
After many interviews and statements from witnesses, detectives announced they suspected an unidentified man in a blue metallic van was involved in her disappearance. Footprints that were later found to be the childs were found leading to the spot where witnesses said the van was parked. No one saw the man grab or abduct Laura but it's believed she was likely lured or walked over to the vehicle. The man is described as a stocky white male who stood between 5'8" and 5'11." He was said to be between 40 and 50 years old in 1984. He had graying strawberry blonde hair and a mustache as well as a beard. The man had a noticeable pot belly and was seen wearing glasses and a baseball cap. He was driving a clean, metallic blue Ford Econoline van with California state license plates. The van appeared to be custom built.
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