Body Of Missing Connersville Man Recovered

Robert Austin had been missing since July 9.

Shutterstock photo.

(Connersville, Ind.) – The body of a missing Connersville man has been recovered.

Indiana Conservation Officers located the body of Robert L. Austin, 26, in the Whitewater River on Tuesday.

Austin was reported missing on July 9 in the area of Mahan Park, commonly referred to as “Three-Mile Bridge,” near Highway 121 in Connersville.

Following the initial report, Conservation Officers arrived on scene and found a vehicle and several articles belonging to Austin.

The cause of his death is pending autopsy results.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with further information should contact Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.  

More from Local News

Events

Area Firefighters Conduct Joint Training on Whitewater River

Lawrenceburg Fire joined several departments from Ohio for the crucial training.

Southeastern Indiana Art Guild Regional Spring Art Show

The event will kick off with a special Artists’ Reception open to the public on Saturday, May 10.

Local Sports Report - May 8, 2025

Records were set and career milestones were met on Thursday night.

Local Sports Report - May 7, 2025

Rising Sun and Switzerland County softball stars completed a no-hitter and a cycle on Wednesday.

Area Archery Teams to Compete at Eastern Nationals

Several area schools will be represented this week in Louisville.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Brad Paisley - Letter To Me

Lee Ann Womack I Hope You Dance 15:37
Kane Brown Good As You 15:31
LanCo and Cory Asbury We Grew Up Together 15:27
Alan Jackson I Don't Even Know Your Name 15:23