Erica Bradley, 17, Still Missing … her boyfriend, 18-year-old Derek Maner Is a Suspect
17 year old Erica Bradley has been missing since last Monday when she was last seen leaving her job at the Hardees on Railroad Avenue West. Erica Bradley has a baby and her family has stated that Erica argued with the baby’s father, Derek Maner, the night she disappeared. Maner claims they had an argument and she walked away.
Investigators do not believe that Erica Bradley ran away. They are presently dragging the Savannah River. Police have found a pair of shoes that they believe are Erica’s. Also, Derek Maner has been named a suspect in her disappearance.
Sheriff Tom Carter, Jr., speaks about another grim possibility in the missing person case, “It’s been eight days. Even if she was just hurt, every day there is less and less chance of finding her alive. And I hate to say that, but that’s reality.”
But Monday night, the family was hopeful. Jackie Bradley couldn’t hold back the tears at a vigil for Erica’s return, “I want to see my baby.” (WISTV)