Roy Bannasch Missing Person Case

Mar 19, 2020

Sep 14, 2020

Roy

Bannasch

33

27

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On March 17, 2020, a 27-year-old man named Roy Kirk Bannasch was last seen in Mackinaw City, Michigan. From what has been gathered, it is understood that he jumped from the Mackinac Bridge. This event marked the beginning of a prolonged period of uncertainty and concern for his family and friends. Roy, a male with blond hair and blue eyes, was known to have circular scars on his upper chest and back. At the time he went missing, he was approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed around 165 pounds. The Michigan State Police from the St. Ignace Post opened an investigation into his disappearance, documenting the circumstances surrounding that day. The search for Roy involved multiple agencies and extensive efforts in the challenging waters of the Straits of Mackinac. The area is known for its strong currents and cold temperatures, which complicates search and recovery operations. Despite the difficult conditions, authorities and volunteers dedicated significant time and resources in the hopes of locating him. The emotional toll on his loved ones has been immense as they have awaited any news or development in the case. The lack of closure has left a void for those who knew him, as they have had to navigate life without answers regarding his whereabouts. The investigation into Roy Bannasch's disappearance has remained open, a poignant reminder of the day he was last seen. The known details point to a deliberate act, but without a recovery, a full understanding of the event remains just out of reach. His case is a somber illustration of the lasting impact a person's disappearance has on a community and serves as an ongoing mystery for investigators. The overview of the case is centered on the single, tragic event at the Mackinac Bridge, with the subsequent search efforts and the enduring questions that have followed.

Mar 17, 2020

Mackinaw

Michigan

Mackinac County

49701

No

78002

Michigan State Police

St. Ignace

Michigan

Mackinac County

49781

Gary Demers

Detective Sergeant

St. Ignace Post, Michigan

9066437582

State

Law Enforcement

www.michigan.gov/msp

83-209-20

2020-03-17

Michigan State Police

7483

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/18/2026