Amnesia Mystery: Man's Identity Found Years Later

In 2004, a man found with amnesia near a Georgia dumpster, calling himself Benjaman Kyle, began a surprising journey. A new mini-series released on May 25, 2026, explores his life. Initially a mystery, genetic genealogists identified him in 2015 as William Powell, who disappeared from Indiana in March 1976 and was presumed deceased by his family.

The investigation into William Powell's past revealed complexities. Producers found Kyle became increasingly controlling about information flow as they attempted to uncover his identity. Their efforts to jog his memory included travel to significant locations from his presumed past, including Indiana and Purdue University.

The mini-series also investigates allegations linking William Powell to a crime family in Lafayette, Indiana, suggesting his disappearance might have been self-preservation. Part of the narrative focuses on George Keck, a former janitor at Purdue, implicated in unsolved Indiana cases. Keck admitted to knowing more about a woman's accidental death.

An unsolved murder from the past, involving a woman found near The Bar, is also a focus. The documentary suggests a struggle led to an accidental death, but the case remains open. The producers, Shannon and Eric Evangelista, continue to seek answers about Powell's life, particularly his time off the grid between 1981 and 2004, though Powell has no charges related to the alleged connections.

Despite uncovering aspects of his past, crucial questions about who William Powell truly was remain. He is now living a private life, having ceased contact with investigators. The producers emphasize their commitment to continuing the search for unresolved truths.