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Jul 05, 2010
May 29, 2024
Gerald
Bradshaw
64
21
68 inches
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the spring of 1982, a 21-year-old man named Gerald Bradshaw vanished from Virginia Beach, Virginia, leaving behind a series of unanswered questions. Last seen on April 6, 1982, Gerald, known to have curly, sandy-colored hair and greenish-brown eyes, was at a transitional point in his life. He had recently moved out of a local motel where he had been staying. Physically, Gerald was described as being 5'11" and weighing around 150 pounds. He also had some distinguishing characteristics, including a crippled left leg and various scars on his body. The circumstances leading up to Gerald's disappearance add a layer of complexity to his case. His mother, who resided in Florida, had recently sent him money via Western Union. This money was intended for him to travel to Texas to recover his van, which had been stolen but was subsequently located. It is believed that after leaving the motel in Virginia Beach, he never made it to Texas and did not return to his mother's home in Florida. Communication from Gerald ceased, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Some reports indicate that the last time his family heard from him was actually on March 17, 1982, creating some ambiguity in the timeline of his disappearance. Decades have passed since Gerald Bradshaw was last seen, yet his case remains an active missing person investigation with the Virginia Beach Police Department. The lack of concrete leads and the unclear circumstances surrounding his disappearance have made finding answers a significant challenge. His family has been left in a state of perpetual uncertainty, holding onto hope for a resolution. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring pain and ambiguity that families of the missing often face, as they continue to search for answers about the fate of their loved one.
Apr 06, 1982
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Virginia Beach City
Virginia Beach
8777
Virginia Beach Police Department
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Virginia Beach City
23456
Ali Smith
Investigator
2509 Princess Anne Road, Virginia
7573854101
Local
Law Enforcement
1982-042493
Virginia Beach Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
06/03/2026
