Man found naked behind Burger King with amnesia may have concealed mysterious past for decades
A man found naked behind a Burger King in Georgia in 2004 claimed to have amnesia and no memory of his identity. Filmmakers Eric and Shannon Evangelista are investigating his past, which includes a disappearance from Indiana in 1976. The upcoming docuseries explores the mystery surrounding his identity and the years he was missing.
- ▪The man, initially known as Benjaman Kyle, was discovered unconscious and bloodied in 2004.
- ▪He was later identified as William Burgess Powell, who disappeared in 1976.
- ▪The filmmakers are seeking public assistance to uncover Powell's whereabouts during the missing years.
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Georgia Man found naked behind Burger King with amnesia may have concealed mysterious past for decades Eric and Shannon Evangelista's investigation follows Benjaman Kyle's trail from Indiana to Colorado By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published May 23, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox Nation explores one man's story of being 'Lost Then Found' in new series Hear the harrowing accounts of lost children, investigators, and criminal profilers behind some of the most shocking kidnappings of our time. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In August 2004, a man was found unconscious behind a Georgia Burger King. Initial reports described him as naked and bloodied.
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