
The person at the center of this case
Roy Kirk Bannasch
Justice for Roy Kirk Bannasch — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Roy jump from the bridge? Was there a suicide note or prior warning signs?
Body has not been recovered despite search efforts—where could remains be located?
Were there any witnesses to the jump or events immediately before it?
Roy Kirk Bannasch, a 27-year-old white 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 his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Roy's whereabouts or the events leading to his jump is urged to contact the Michigan State Police.
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What was Roy's mental and emotional state in the days leading up to March 17, 2020?
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Official wording
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.
27-year-old Roy Kirk Bannasch jumped off the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw, Michigan. Last known contact was on this date.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.