Autopsy reveals no foul play in death of man found in Mississippi River after being missing since 1967

Roy Benn's cause of death revealed, bringing 58-year-old mystery to an end

SARTELL, Minn. — The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the manner and cause of death of a Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, man who disappeared in 1967, bringing a 58-year mystery to a close. Law enforcement has found no evidence of foul play. In August, law enforcement retrieved a 1963 4-door metallic blue Buick Electra submerged in the Mississippi River that contained human remains later identified as Roy G. Benn, who was 59 when he was l…

Autopsy: 1967 crash killed Minnesota man found dead in submerged car

The 1963 Buick Electra was discovered Aug. 10 in the waters of the Mississippi River in Sartell

Minnesota investigators close 58-year missing person case after Sartell discovery

Benton County closed a 58-year-old missing person case on Roy Benn.

Autopsy reveals no foul play in death of man found in Mississippi River after being missing since 1967

The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office concluded Roy Benn died of a motor vehicle crash that landed him in the river in Sartell.

Missing man's cause of death revealed after remains found in vehicle pulled from Mississippi River

Authorities have determined the cause of death for a man reported missing in 1967 and whose remains were found in a submerged vehicle in the Mississippi River.