Found Deceased AZ - Roberta Louise "Bobbie" Braden, 80, medical condition which may cause confusion, Phoenix, 1 May 2022

[HM99]

John Lordan (on YouTube) has a new video out on Roberta. Her sons are hoping that with all the people out this holiday weekend, some sign of her may be found.

 

[formerlyme]

Still praying for Roberta, it has been 4 months

 

[formerlyme]

sad beyond belief that there is no info on Bobby.

 

[formerlyme]

Heartbreaking news Body of Phoenix woman missing since May found in remote area on South Mountain

 

[YaYa_521]

Rest in peace, Bobbie.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

80-year-old Valley woman missing since May found dead

Roberta Braden, 80, was reported missing in May. Phoenix police say her remains were found this month in a remote area of South Mountain.

www.12news.com

Phoenix police said human remains were located on Nov. 21 – after 207 days of searching – in a remote area of South Mountain. Detectives later confirmed through testing that the remains belonged to Braden.

Her son, Justin Powell, said investigators told him about the remains on Monday.

“To finally hear something even though it was disastrous and not the ending that we wanted but to hear we found something, it was a combination of sadness and relief,” Powell said. “Not knowing has probably been one of the worst experiences of my life.”

As for what's next, Powell said his family finally has closure and is able to heal. Able to also fulfill his mom's last wishes before she went missing.

“Where she wants to be and where she wants to be laid to rest and that is something I can finally do for her," Powell said. "That to me means a lot.”

The family plans to establish a scholarship in Braden's name at Slippery Rock University, where she taught for 30 years.

 

[BorealisBlack]

I am a friend of the family, Bobbie was like an aunt to me. I was heavily engaged in the search for her while she was missing. After her remains were discovered, I was left with even more, disturbing questions, and quite frankly I suspect foul play. Years later, I keep coming back to it because it bothers me deeply. She was an amazing person who deserved better. I'd love to discuss this in more detail and possibly get some advice on how to investigate this myself. Should I continue on this thread or start a new one?

 

[pillywiggin]

Hello, BorealisBlack. Welcome to Websleuths! I think it would be best to stay on this thread. I am interested in hearing your concerns and theories.

 

[BorealisBlack]

Thanks for the response, @pillywiggin! I have requested the autopsy report from Maricopa county. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[The4TierBridge]

I am a friend of the family, Bobbie was like an aunt to me. I was heavily engaged in the search for her while she was missing. After her remains were discovered, I was left with even more, disturbing questions, and quite frankly I suspect foul play. Years later, I keep coming back to it because it bothers me deeply. She was an amazing person who deserved better. I'd love to discuss this in more detail and possibly get some advice on how to investigate this myself. Should I continue on this thread or start a new one?

Her publicly viewable listing on the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's website under case number 2022-11915 says this: https://omecasestatus.maricopa.gov/

 

[BorealisBlack]

@The4TierBridge
Yes, that is where I started. Hopefully the version they email me will be more detailed.