Unsolved Mystery: Tionda and Diamond Bradley's 20-Year Cold Case

Jun 10

It has been over 20 years since Diamond and Tionda Bradley went missing from their South Side home in Chicago. Despite numerous leads and investigations, their disappearance remains a mystery. In this podcast episode of "And Then They Were Gone," we explore the latest update on the case and the ongoing search for answers.

The Disappearance of Diamond and Tionda Bradley

On July 6th, 2001, Tracey Bradley left her apartment near 35th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue to go to work, leaving her 10-year-old daughter, Tionda, in charge of her three-year-old sister, Diamond. When Tracey returned later that day, the apartment was empty, and the girls were nowhere to be found.

The Biggest Manhunt in Chicago's History

The disappearance of the Bradley sisters sparked the biggest manhunt in Chicago's history at the time. Despite extensive searches and interviews, few clues emerged in the search for the sisters. Over the years, several people have claimed to be either Tionda or Diamond, but each lead was disproven through investigations or DNA testing.

A Recent Claim

In 2023, a woman claiming to be Diamond Bradley came forward, reaching out to the family's private investigator on Instagram. The woman spent two hours at a police station and later went to the FBI to get DNA testing done to confirm whether she is Diamond. The family is hopeful but cautious, having been hoaxed before.

The And Then They Were Gone Podcast Episode

The And Then They Were Gone podcast episode on Diamond and Tionda Bradley's disappearance sheds light on the family's ongoing search for answers. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

The Importance of Raising Awareness

Cases like Diamond and Tionda Bradley's are a reminder of the importance of raising awareness about missing children and the need for continued efforts to find them. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reports that 421,394 missing children were reported to law enforcement in 2020. While the majority of these cases are resolved, there are still many families searching for answers.

The disappearance of Diamond and Tionda Bradley is a tragic and unresolved case that has haunted their family and investigators for over 20 years. The latest update on the case shows that the search for answers continues, and the family remains hopeful for a resolution. The And Then They Were Gone podcast episode offers a poignant and informative look into the case, shedding light on the importance of raising awareness about missing children and advocating for justice and resolution.