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Missing Kayaker Suspected of Faking Death
A Wisconsin man is suspected of faking his own death and fleeing to Europe after going missing during a fishing trip.
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Ryan BorgwardtMark PodollMatt Vande KolkKeith CormicanBruce (Cormican's Brother)
- What happened to Ryan Borgwardt?
- Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of three, went missing after a fishing trip on Green Lake, Wisconsin. Authorities now believe he faked his own death and fled to Europe via Canada.
- What digital evidence was found on Borgwardt's computer?
- The investigation revealed Borgwardt's passport was used to cross into Canada on the same day he disappeared, that he replaced his laptop's hard drive and cleared his browser history, and that he had purchased airline tickets.
- How extensive was the search for Borgwardt in Green Lake?
- A search involving local and state authorities, volunteers, and specialized equipment yielded no trace of Borgwardt in Green Lake, leading investigators to suspect foul play.
- Which agencies are currently involved in the investigation?
- The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations are now involved in the case, assisting in the efforts to locate Borgwardt and determine if any crimes were committed.
- What evidence led investigators to suspect Borgwardt faked his death?
- Investigators discovered Borgwardt had transferred funds to a foreign bank account, changed his email, communicated with a woman in Uzbekistan, and obtained a large life insurance policy shortly before his disappearance.