Remains of Two Missing Minnesota Men Found in Mississippi, Wyoming Lakes

Two long-missing Minnesota men have been found deceased in separate water-related incidents. Roy George Benn, who disappeared in 1967, was identified through DNA testing after his 1963 Buick Electra was discovered submerged in the Mississippi River, with personal belongings and human remains inside. Despite decades of investigation, the cause and manner of Benn's death remain unknown. Separately, Wesley Dopkins, who went missing while kayaking on Wyoming's Jackson Lake in June 2024, was located and recovered by the nonprofit Bruce’s Legacy using specialized sonar technology at a depth of about 420 feet; official identification is pending but the remains are believed to be his. Dopkins was not wearing a life jacket when he disappeared, highlighting water safety concerns, especially as this was the second drowning incident on Jackson Lake that summer. Both cases underscore the challenges and advances in search and recovery efforts involving water bodies and missing persons.