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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 disappearing during a fishing trip.
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CnnGreen Lake Sheriff's OfficeBruce’s LegacyFbiDepartment Of Homeland SecurityWisconsin Department Of Criminal Investigations
Ryan BorgwardtMark PodollMatt Vande KolkKeith CormicanBruce (Cormican's Brother)
- Describe the search efforts undertaken to locate Borgwardt.
- Borgwardt's kayak was found capsized, and his belongings were discovered near the lake, leading to an extensive search effort involving local authorities, volunteers, and specialized equipment.
- How did investigators determine Borgwardt might have left the country?
- After searching Green Lake for eight weeks and finding no sign of Borgwardt, investigators determined he had likely fled to Europe via Canada and had erased digital evidence of his departure.
- What prompted investigators to suspect Ryan Borgwardt faked his own death?
- Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of three, went missing after a fishing trip on Green Lake in Wisconsin. Authorities initially searched for him as a possible drowning victim but later determined he likely faked his death and fled to Europe.
- What evidence was found to support the theory that Borgwardt staged his disappearance?
- Investigators discovered Borgwardt had transferred funds to a foreign bank account, changed his email, communicated with a woman in Uzbekistan, and had taken out a large life insurance policy.
- What agencies are currently involved in the investigation, and what is the current status of the case?
- The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations are now involved, and authorities are seeking restitution for search expenses. Borgwardt is urged to contact authorities or his family.