How to Talk About Murder

In 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley vanished while on a family cruise aboard Rhapsody of the Seas. After a night of dancing, she was last seen on her balcony around dawn, but by morning she was gone, leaving only her cigarettes and lighter missing.In this episode of How to Talk About Murder, you will learn the full story of the disappearance of Amy Bradley and the many twists, false leads, and haunting theories that have surrounded her case for more than two decades—from her last known moments on a Caribbean cruise, to suspicions about a ship’s crew member, to reported sightings suggesting she may have been forced into sex trafficking.Some more InformationDocumentaries:Amy Bradley is Missing | NetflixOther Podcasts:Amy Bradley is Missing | You Can't Make This UpAmy Bradley (3 Parts) | Crime WeeklyNews Articles:Is Amy Bradley still alive? | Exclusive People's Magazine interview with Sarah Jones & Liam QuinnTalking about creepy CCTV video footage of Amy Bradley disappearance | The Mirror US

In this episode, Chloe Smith and Emerson Meadows travel to discuss the disturbing true crime case of Charlie Brandt, a seemingly normal man who hid a dark past.Brandt, an engineer living in Florida with his wife Teri, appeared to have a picture-perfect life. However, in 2004, after evacuating due to Hurricane Ivan, he shockingly murdered his wife and niece, Michelle, before taking his own life. Michelle’s friend discovered his body hanging in the garage, leading police to uncover the gruesome crime scene inside the house.Upon investigation, it was revealed that this was not Charlie’s first murder. In 1971, at just 13 years old, he had killed his own pregnant mother and attempted to kill his father and sister, Angela. Due to his young age, his record was sealed, and he went on to live a seemingly normal life—until he snapped again decades later.Notes and Links used during this episode:Charlie Brandt BioMore Info about Murder of Teri and Niece

In this episode, Chloe goes in-depth to talk about the murder of Alyssa Burkett in Carrollton, TX. She talks about how she died, all while Emerson sits next to her, listening to see how he can answer some questions about who killed her and why they had that intent.Read all about this horrible murder ⁠here