About this episode
The episode explores the long-standing mystery of Roy Benn's disappearance in central Minnesota and the eventual discovery that solved it.
For nearly sixty years, one man’s disappearance haunted central Minnesota, a mystery fed by rumors, dead ends, and a river that never gave up its secret. Then, in the summer of 2025, the Mississippi finally did. What surfaced wasn’t just a car: it was the answer to a question that had lingered for generations. This is Submerged: The Roy Benn Case. This story was written, reported, and produced by Alison Young. Erika Janik is the managing editor of MinneCulture. Support for MinneCulture on KFAI is provided by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
People in this episode
Guest: Alison Young
Topics covered
- disappearance
- mystery
- Minnesota history
- river
- investigation
Keywords
- Roy Benn
- disappearance
- Mississippi River
- mystery
- Minnesota
Sponsors
Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KFAI
Books & works: Submerged: The Roy Benn Case
Places: central Minnesota, Mississippi
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