Mysteries of the World

Mysteries of the World

This Man Randomly Disappeared For 27 Years

He disappeared without a trace, social security number, or missing person report.

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Vio S.
Aug 20, 2024
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Benjamin Kyle. | Source: Wikipedia

On August 31, 2004, a startling discovery was made behind a Burger King in Richmond Hills, Virginia.

An employee, arriving for work, found a man lying unconscious near the dumpsters. This man, beaten and naked, was surrounded by ants, causing rashes across his body.

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