
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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Body has not been recovered despite search efforts—what factors may have affected recovery in the Straits of Mackinac?
Circumstances leading to the jump remain unclear—were there witnesses to the incident or preceding events?
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.
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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.
Roy Kirk Bannasch jumped off the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw, Michigan. Last known contact on this date.
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