Amanda Hutchins, 37, of Bradenton, Florida, was reported missing on May 15, 2024. Local authorities asked the public for help locating her after she failed to be accounted for.

Separately, human remains were recovered floating in waters west of Rattlesnake Key, near Bradenton, on May 12, 2024. The remains were wearing black Nike men’s Free Trainer 3.0 running shoes, size 11. At the time of that recovery officials gave no identifying details about the remains’ race, sex, age, or other descriptors, and as of January 11, 2025 there has been no public confirmation that the recovered remains are Amanda Hutchins.

The Bradenton Police Department continues to seek information about Hutchins’ disappearance. If anyone has information that could help, please contact the authorities.