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Richard Salman
Missing

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Richard Salman, aged 66, went missing on June 23, 2017, from Prospect, Maine. That morning, his silver and black 2005 Saab 92, with a vanity license plate reading "ZYGOTE," was found abandoned on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. The vehicle’s engine was still running, and Salman's walking stick was found leaning against the bridge's barrier, facing the water.

Prior to his disappearance, Salman had expressed suicidal thoughts, leading authorities to fear the worst. Despite extensive searc ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2017

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Victim Details

created

Jul 05, 2017

Case Added

Oct 12, 2023

firstname

Richard

lastname

Salman

Current Age

Age at Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

155 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Jun 23, 2017

City

Prospect

State

Maine

County

Waldo County

vehicles

304

Agency ID

33769

Agency Name

Maine State Police - Major Crimes Unit Central

Agency City

Augusta

Agency State

Maine

Agency County

Kennebec County

Agency Zip Code

04330

Agency Contact

Agency Address

36 Hospital Street, Maine

Agency Phone

2076247143

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

17S05361

Primary Agency

Maine State Police - Major Crimes Unit Central

Hair Color

White

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

solved

Last Updated

12/13/2025

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Richard Salman
Missing

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Richard Salman Missing

Case Description

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Victim Details

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Richard Salman
Missing