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Roy Kirk Bannasch

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Roy Kirk Bannasch

Case
#1459
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Michigan State Police
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020

Missing Person: Roy Kirk Bannasch

Justice for Roy Kirk Bannasch — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Body has not been recovered despite search efforts—what factors may have affected recovery in the Straits of Mackinac?

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clue
Lead #2

Circumstances leading to the jump remain unclear—were there witnesses to the incident or preceding events?

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location
Lead #3

The Mackinac Bridge spans 5 miles across the Straits of Mackinac with strong currents and deep water—how do these conditions affect search and recovery operations?

Roy Kirk Bannasch, a 27-year-old male, went missing on March 17, 2020, after jumping off the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan. Despite search efforts, his body has not been recovered and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Anyone with information about his disappearance or potential sightings is urged to contact the Michigan State Police.

Case
#1459
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Michigan State Police

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP67351. Missing person: Roy Kirk Bannasch.

Last known contact: 2020-03-17 in Mackinaw, Mackinac, MI. Circumstances: Mr.

Bannasch jumped off the Mackinac Bridge Demographics: 27 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 165 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.

Investigating agency: Michigan State Police | 83-209-20 | 2020-03-17.

Timeline of Events

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2020-03-17

Jump from Mackinac Bridge

Roy Kirk Bannasch jumped off the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw, Michigan. Last known contact on this date.

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Case Information

Incident:March 17, 2020
Last Updated:May 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 17, 2020
Last Updated:May 29, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9066437582
You can remain anonymous