ND EP: 22 - Who Killed Dana Bradley? Newfoundland’s Enduring Cold Case

Tonight on Northern Dark, we revisit the murder of 14-year-old Dana Bradley — a case that shook Newfoundland in 1981 and remains unsolved more than forty years later.We walk through her disappearance, the discovery, the investigation, the false confession, and the modern forensic efforts still underway today.

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Sources Used

1. CBC News Newfoundland & Labrador – Comprehensive reporting on the Dana Bradley case (1981–2023)
2. The Telegram (St. John’s) – Archival news coverage from 1981 onward
3. CBC Archives – National coverage and anniversary features on the case
4. CTV News Atlantic – Retrospectives and updates on renewed forensic efforts
5. Global News – Reporting on the false confession and case developments
6. Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) – Public statements and appeals regarding the ongoing investigation
7. RCMP Atlantic Division – Statements on cooperation, forensics, and cold-case protocols
8. National Centre for Missing Persons & Unidentified Remains – Case summary and historical context
9. CBC Radio – Longform interviews and community reflections on Dana Bradley’s impact
10. Public reporting on Canadian forensic advancements and cold-case DNA testing (2000–2010)