Human remains found in '60s car submerged in Mississippi River originally appeared on Bring Me The News.
Police have confirmed the discovery of human remains in the car found submerged in the Mississippi River near Sartell on Sunday.
In an update Wednesday evening, Sartell PD said the remains found in the 1960s Buick sedan pulled from the river near Riverside Avenue is believed to be connected to the case of a man who went missing in 1967.
The missing persons case is believed to be that of Roy George Benn, who went missing after eating breakfast at King’s Supper Club in Sartell. The Charley Project details he was driving a metallic blue four-door 1963 Buick Electra, but his car was never located.
Police say the sedan pulled from the river was "intact but severely deteriorated, had been underwater for decades, and was filled with river sediment."
The remains found inside have been sent to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office for identification and to determine the cause of death.
"We thank the Stearns/Benton County Dive Team and Collins Brothers Towing for their work in executing the recovery and raising the vehicle carefully to preserve its structure and potential evidence, as well as the Sartell Fire Department for their support in operations throughout the day and into the night," Sartell PD said.
Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.
This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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