Found Deceased IN - Robert Bragman, 43, poss no shoes, Salem, Washington County, 16 Nov 2025

[GuyfromCanada]

The Salem Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing individual, Mr. Robert Alan Bragman. (43 years old).

Mr. Bragman was last seen in the City of Salem on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

A recent photograph of Mr. Bragman has been provided to aid in identification.

At this time, the Salem Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance. At this time, investigators do not believe that Mr. Bragman left in a vehicle and is requesting any information that may assist in determining his whereabouts.

Anyone who has seen Mr. Bragman or has information relevant to this case is urged to contact the Salem Police Department at (812) 883-5100. All information will be treated with appropriate attention and confidentiality.

The Salem Police Department appreciates the cooperation of the community as we work to ensure Mr. Bragman’s safe return.

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NOV 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Search Effort Scheduled for Missing Person Robert Bragman
Salem, Indiana — On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am, the Indiana United Search and Rescue Team, in cooperation with the Salem Police Department , and the family of Mr. Robert Bragman, will conduct an organized search effort in hopes of locating the missing Salem resident.

Volunteers wishing to assist in the search are asked to register at the Washington County Fairgrounds prior to deployment. Participants should wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including bright or high-visibility colors, to ensure safety during search operations.

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NOV 22

Gamble said he was last seen wearing a gray/khaki/red tshirt, blue scrub pants, a brown jacket and a black backpack and potentially not have any shoes on.

He was last seen around the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge on South Main Street around 10am on Monday morning.

More than 100 Turn out to Search For Bragman, New Info Revealed

More than 100 members of the public and emergency personnel showed up Saturday morning to help search for 43-year-old Robert Bragman of Salem (and formerly of Bloomington), who was reported missing since Monday morning. Salem Police Chief Eric Mills told those gathered that there have been searches

wslmradio.com

 

[GraceG]

The search efforts are pretty impressive. More than 100 Turn out to Search For Bragman, New Info Revealed
I'm sure they're very concerned, as we are, about the cold conditions at night as he was dressed lightly and without shoes. The 17th it dipped into the 20's.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/salem/47167/november-weather/332915

Not much info out there on Mr. Bragman in Indiana as far as home, employment, family, etc.

 

[Caring1]

Sadly, Robert was found deceased today. His manner of death has not been released. An autopsy has been scheduled.

November 22, 2025

Indiana State Police said the body of Alan Bragman, 43, of Salem, was found Saturday by members of search party coordinated by Salem Police and Fire Departments.

Indiana State Police said Bragman’s body had been located in a wooded area near a walking trail just west of Salem.

Police: Body of missing southern Indiana man found by search team

Search teams found Alan Bragman's body a week after his disappearance near a trail west of Salem.

www.whas11.com

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Autopsy reveals cause of death for missing Indiana man near Salem walking trail

Search teams found the 43-year-old's body near a walking trail just west of Salem on Nov. 22, about a week after he was reported missing.

www.wdrb.com

Preliminary findings released from the coroner's office indicate Bragman's death "was likely due to a cardiac event, possibly compounded by hypothermia."

Foul play is not suspected.

Toxicology results are not yet available. The investigation continues under the direction of Indiana State Police.

 

[GraceG]

Autopsy reveals cause of death for missing Indiana man near Salem walking trail

Search teams found the 43-year-old's body near a walking trail just west of Salem on Nov. 22, about a week after he was reported missing.

www.wdrb.com

Preliminary findings released from the coroner's office indicate Bragman's death "was likely due to a cardiac event, possibly compounded by hypothermia."

Foul play is not suspected.

Toxicology results are not yet available. The investigation continues under the direction of Indiana State Police.

Toxicology can take up to 12 weeks, depending on backlog at the lab being used (why sometimes State police call in the FBI on cases, not so much they need the federal help but by asking for assistance they may have access to quicker and more extensive forensic testing through the FBI labs).

It's more likely to be environmental given the cold temps but the tox tests are typically standard.

 

[sunspun]

But what would he have been doing out there? Especially barefoot?,

 

[GraceG]

But what would he have been doing out there? Especially barefoot?,

The fact that they had such a large and immediate response to him being missing in my opinion may have meant that there was knowledgel of a physical (perhaps cognitive) or mental health or dependency issue he was dealing with that may have left him confused, or disoriented, or at risk of harm. Such matters are usually kept private out of respect for the family and in this case, may NOT necessarily have been an issue. But it's a good possibility.