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Decades-Old Mystery: Missing Man's Car Discovered with Remains

8/18/2025

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A fisherman in Minnesota found a submerged car in the Mississippi River linked to a 60-year-old missing person case.
The vehicle belonged to Roy Benn, who went missing in 1967 and was declared legally dead in 1975.
Human remains were discovered inside the car, prompting hopes for closure for Benn's family.
The car, though severely deteriorated, remained intact after decades underwater.

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Story summary

A fisherman in Minnesota found a submerged car in the Mississippi River linked to a 60-year-old missing person case.
The vehicle belonged to Roy Benn, who went missing in 1967 and was declared legally dead in 1975.
Human remains were discovered inside the car, prompting hopes for closure for Benn's family.
The car, though severely deteriorated, remained intact after decades underwater.