Mystery man found behind Burger King in 2004 may be hiding decades-old secret
A man found unconscious behind a Burger King in 2004, initially known as Benjaman Kyle, has been identified as William Burgess Powell. Two filmmakers are working to uncover the mystery of his lost identity and the years he was missing. The upcoming docuseries explores the complexities of his amnesia and the questions surrounding his past.
- ▪William Burgess Powell was found naked and bloodied behind a Burger King in Georgia in 2004.
- ▪The filmmakers are investigating his life from 1983 to 2004, when he was discovered.
- ▪Powell has not been charged with any crime and has no known criminal record.
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Media Mystery man found behind Burger King in 2004 may be hiding decades-old secret By Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News Published May 23, 2026, 11:53 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: 'Supergirl' actress mocks critics, says a lot of them are Christian dads Sean Duffy turns ethics criticism back on Gillibrand during heated hearing 10 of America's hidden gem spots you can't miss this summer In August 2004, a man was found unconscious behind a Georgia Burger King. Initial reports described him as naked and bloodied. When he woke up, he claimed he had no memory of who he was. Now, two filmmakers are attempting to uncover what happened during the decades when he was missing.
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