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1967 Missing Person Case Solved: Remains Found in Car

8/15/2025

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Human remains found in a sunken car in Sartell, Minnesota, are linked to Roy Benn, missing since 1967.
A fisherman discovered the vehicle in the Mississippi River, leading to a dive team search.
The 1960s Buick contained personal items belonging to Benn and has been retrieved for investigation.
The remains are undergoing identification testing at the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.

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Story summary

Human remains found in a sunken car in Sartell, Minnesota, are linked to Roy Benn, missing since 1967.
A fisherman discovered the vehicle in the Mississippi River, leading to a dive team search.
The 1960s Buick contained personal items belonging to Benn and has been retrieved for investigation.
The remains are undergoing identification testing at the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.