Found Alive WI - Ryan Borgwardt, 45, Green Lake, 11 Aug 2024 *evidence that he faked his death and is alive in Eastern Europe*

[vls12345]

And a husband cheating, running off and being a criminal really aren't reasons to take children away from their dad. In my personal opinion, he may be scum, but he deserves visitation. Taking a child away from a dad shouldn't be the kind of punishment we go for in this world. It should only be done, IN MY OPINION, when the child is endangered by the dad.
All of this, MOO.

RSBM.

Imo, having sole custody doesn't mean the kids would never see their dad. I would assume that sole custody would mean that she is responsible for all educational, extracurricular, financial, medical, & religious decisions for her children (rather than shared custody where the parents would have to agree to those things or where one parent might be "in charge" of some decisions while the other parent would be "in charge" of other things). At least, that's how I think it might work even though laws vary between states & I'm not sure what WI laws are regarding it. Even if she has sole custody, I would think that some kind of visitation could be written into any agreements. I think that at least two of their kids are teens & courts, imo, do give teens some leeway to determine whether or not they want to spend more or less time with a parent. I would also assume that WI may require child support payments for any children under 18. And once each child reaches the age of 18, it will be their own decision to have contact (or not) with a parent. All just my opinion as I don't know specific WI laws regarding child custody issues during separations/annulments/divorces.

 

[Keiri]

RSBM.

Imo, having sole custody doesn't mean the kids would never see their dad. I would assume that sole custody would mean that she is responsible for all educational, extracurricular, financial, medical, & religious decisions for her children (rather than shared custody where the parents would have to agree to those things or where one parent might be "in charge" of some decisions while the other parent would be "in charge" of other things). At least, that's how I think it might work even though laws vary between states & I'm not sure what WI laws are regarding it. Even if she has sole custody, I would think that some kind of visitation could be written into any agreements. I think that at least two of their kids are teens & courts, imo, do give teens some leeway to determine whether or not they want to spend more or less time with a parent. I would also assume that WI may require child support payments for any children under 18. And once each child reaches the age of 18, it will be their own decision to have contact (or not) with a parent. All just my opinion as I don't know specific WI laws regarding child custody issues during separations/annulments/divorces.

That's sole Legal custody
I assume people meant sole physical custody.
(there are two types)

 

[OneLove]

You cannot say the marriage never existed, there's no reason to declare it so. He wasn't a bigamist, they weren't underage, they were able to have sex, and there was no incapacity. Wisconsin Legislature: 767.313 source -- the law right there.
It may be savage, but you'll be wasting your money on attorneys' fees or everybody's time because it doesn't fit the criteria.

The only person I know who successfully was granted an annulment "as though the marriage never happened" was able to defend her position that the had deceived her as to who he really was in character, beliefs, & positions. Basically, his being so polar opposite of what his declarations were to her allowed her to easily prove her case.

I'd say this particular case, this defrauded his unsuspecting wife with lies so blatantly meant to misrepresent himself in the most fundamental aspects of character that she may have an easy case. Also, to a narcissistically disordered person, having the marriage terminated as though it never happened and waltzing into a glorious future as though he no longer exists is the worst kind of annihilating insult ever. I wish her well, along with his kids who may well and justifiably so feel the same and shoukd not be forced to ever see this fraudster they really don't know ever again. I feel the same about parents who physically abuse their children. Forcing the relationship is terribly damaging in so many cases.

 

[Columbo Was The Best]

<modsnip - no link> The church says you can't divorce if you are practicing Catholic. There may be a problem for her legally if she tries to annul. None of the reasons for a wisconsin marriage to be annulled apply Wisconsin Legislature: 767.313 here's the statute, 767.313. I'd eat my foot if the court grants it. But correction: It looks like she filed for legal separation, which is different.

And a husband cheating, running off and being a criminal really aren't reasons to take children away from their dad. In my personal opinion, he may be scum, but he deserves visitation. Taking a child away from a dad shouldn't be the kind of punishment we go for in this world. It should only be done, IN MY OPINION, when the child is endangered by the dad.
All of this, MOO.

They are Lutherans

Strange twist: Missing kayaker, Lakeside Lutheran parent believed to have faked his own death

WATERTOWN – Just days after Green Lake County officials noted that the search for Ryan Borgwardt would continue until a body was found in Big Green Lake, it seems they

www.leadertelegram.com

Edited: to add link.

 

[LadyL]

<modsnip - no link> The church says you can't divorce if you are practicing Catholic. There may be a problem for her legally if she tries to annul. None of the reasons for a wisconsin marriage to be annulled apply Wisconsin Legislature: 767.313 here's the statute, 767.313. I'd eat my foot if the court grants it. But correction: It looks like she filed for legal separation, which is different.

And a husband cheating, running off and being a criminal really aren't reasons to take children away from their dad. In my personal opinion, he may be scum, but he deserves visitation. Taking a child away from a dad shouldn't be the kind of punishment we go for in this world. It should only be done, IN MY OPINION, when the child is endangered by the dad.
All of this, MOO.

they would be endangered being supervised by him
he's irresponsible enough to try to fake his death over a woman
he's surely not responsible enough to care for children properly IMO

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

There's no way she's asjing for an annulment, notice the slash there. That's just how it's categorized on the website.

 

[FansBlowing]

A legal separation could be about health insurance for the kids. Where did he work again? Was it a school? Maybe he only got that job for the health insurance.

 

[truthfinder2019]

Woman : “I just want to be with you !!!”

RB: “I promise you I will love you for the rest of my life. I want no one else. I want to share a life with only you”

RB had thousands of $ in credit card debt, hidden to his family.
He left with 5500 $.

Fox6now news report:

How investigators found Ryan Borgwardt

Now-sealed search warrants show how investigators tracked down Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death.

www.fox6now.com

 

[FansBlowing]

We still don't know if this woman was a real person or fake. What a stupid plan! Leave with only $5,500? That's not going to last very long. He was gone since August, so that money already ran out.

 

[Inthedetails]

Woman : “I just want to be with you !!!”

RB: “I promise you I will love you for the rest of my life. I want no one else. I want to share a life with only you”

RB had thousands of $ in credit card debt, hidden to his family.
He left with 5500 $.

Fox6now news report:

How investigators found Ryan Borgwardt

Now-sealed search warrants show how investigators tracked down Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death.

www.fox6now.com

I'm thinking the credit card debt was money given to The Woman?

jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

There's no way she's asjing for an annulment, notice the slash there. That's just how it's categorized on the website.

Might need post this on repeat.

jmo

 

[Seattle1]

Ryan Borgwardt charged with obstruction, released from jail after return from Europe

Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his death and went to Europe, now faces a charge of obstruction.

cbsaustin.com

12/11/24

He appeared in court Wednesday, where a judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. He was released from jail on a $500 signature bond Wednesday afternoon.

Criminal Complaint at MSM link above.

 

[Seattle1]

To be clear, I know many give religious meaning to the term but in the state of Wisconsin, the Courts give "annulment" a legal meaning.

Reportedly, EB filed for an "annulment/legal separation" in Dodge County Circuit Court. No doubt, legal advice is guiding her decisions. And IMO, for what she and her children have gone through, EB needs all the help and support she can get.

Wife of 'missing kayaker' Ryan Borgwardt, who staged his own death, files for separation

Two days after the 'missing kayaker' returned to the US from his plot to fake his death, Emily Borgwardt filed for an annulment/legal separation.

www.fdlreporter.com

12/12/24

GREEN LAKE – Ryan Borgwardt’s wife is looking to end their marriage.

Two days after the “missing kayaker” returned to the U.S. from his plot to fake his death, Emily Borgwardt filed for an annulment/legal separation in Dodge County Circuit Court following 22 years of marriage.

Court documents list Emily and Ryan Borgwardt at two separate addresses while other media outlets have reported Emily Borgwardt is seeking sole custody of their three teenage children.

A hearing has been set for April 28.

 

[gitana1]

<modsnip - no link> The church says you can't divorce if you are practicing Catholic. There may be a problem for her legally if she tries to annul. None of the reasons for a wisconsin marriage to be annulled apply Wisconsin Legislature: 767.313 here's the statute, 767.313. I'd eat my foot if the court grants it. But correction: It looks like she filed for legal separation, which is different.

And a husband cheating, running off and being a criminal really aren't reasons to take children away from their dad. In my personal opinion, he may be scum, but he deserves visitation. Taking a child away from a dad shouldn't be the kind of punishment we go for in this world. It should only be done, IN MY OPINION, when the child is endangered by the dad.
All of this, MOO.

I don’t think he deserves visitation. He doesn’t deserve anything. He literally abandoned his kids and let them believe he died. That’s child anude and neglect, IMO.

The children must be extremely traumatized and confused. The children deserve stability and to have a relationship with sane, loving parents.

Any contact should be up to the kids, with assistance by a therapist.

 

[Seattle1]

And while we don't know for certain EB is seeking an annulment pursuant to Wisconsin Statute, it's the only sure guarantee where EB would never have to pay alimony to deadbeat dad, husband, and cruel human, Ryan Borgwardt! JMO

Statute 767.313

 

[Seattle1]

Timeline:Ryan Borgwardt case timeline: Wisconsin man faked his own disappearance in August

Borgwardt was initially reported missing Aug. 12 when he didn’t return from kayaking a day earlier before an extensive 54-day search, involving underwater drones, towable submersible sonar, divers and three K-9 cadaver teams, failed to retrieve his body.

A forensic analysis of Borgwardt's laptop revealed his plan after his name had been checked by Canadian law enforcement Aug. 13 and revealed he had a second passport.

At a press conference Nov. 21, Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll revealed authorities were in daily contact with Borgwardt since Nov. 11 and relayed how Borgwardt said he faked his death.

Borgwardt's plan included the following:

• Stashing an eBike near the boat launch.
• Paddling a kayak and a child-sized inflatable boat out into the lake.
• Overturning the kayak and dumping his phone in the lake.
• Paddling the inflatable boat to shore and then riding the eBike through the night to Madison.
• Boarding a bus in Madison, going to Detroit and then heading to the Canadian border.

12/12/24 - FDL Reporter

 

[Inthedetails]

Timeline:Ryan Borgwardt case timeline: Wisconsin man faked his own disappearance in August

Borgwardt was initially reported missing Aug. 12 when he didn’t return from kayaking a day earlier before an extensive 54-day search, involving underwater drones, towable submersible sonar, divers and three K-9 cadaver teams, failed to retrieve his body.

A forensic analysis of Borgwardt's laptop revealed his plan after his name had been checked by Canadian law enforcement Aug. 13 and revealed he had a second passport.

At a press conference Nov. 21, Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll revealed authorities were in daily contact with Borgwardt since Nov. 11 and relayed how Borgwardt said he faked his death.

Borgwardt's plan included the following:

• Stashing an eBike near the boat launch.
• Paddling a kayak and a child-sized inflatable boat out into the lake.
• Overturning the kayak and dumping his phone in the lake.
• Paddling the inflatable boat to shore and then riding the eBike through the night to Madison.
• Boarding a bus in Madison, going to Detroit and then heading to the Canadian border.

12/12/24 - FDL Reporter

He put so much physical excursion into running away.

mo

 

[Seattle1]

I don’t think he deserves visitation. He doesn’t deserve anything. He literally abandoned his kids and let them believe he died. That’s child anude and neglect, IMO.

The children must be extremely traumatized and confused. The children deserve stability and to have a relationship with sane, loving parents.

Any contact should be up to the kids, with assistance by a therapist.

Exactly!

RB is one selfish, cruel, human. He faked his death to his parents, wife, children, family and friends for what -- a secret romantic partner from Uzbekistan?

He's 45 years old-- pretending he was some mastermind James Bond. Not!

RYAN stated he had to come up with a plausible story how he got out into the middle of the lake... During the interview RYAN made multiple comments that he had to make this believable so that everyone, including law enforcement, would think he drowned in the lake. RYAN stated that once he got out to where he thought the deepest part was, he tossed the phone in the lake. RYAN began inflating the raft and hopped in the raft. RYAN then flipped over the kayak.

Ryan Borgwardt charged with obstruction, released from jail after return from Europe

Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his death and went to Europe, now faces a charge of obstruction.

cbsaustin.com

 

[gitana1]

Exactly!

RB is one selfish, cruel, human. He faked his death to his parents, wife, children, family and friends for what -- a secret romantic partner from Uzbekistan?

He's 45 years old-- pretending he was some mastermind James Bond. Not!

RYAN stated he had to come up with a plausible story how he got out into the middle of the lake... During the interview RYAN made multiple comments that he had to make this believable so that everyone, including law enforcement, would think he drowned in the lake. RYAN stated that once he got out to where he thought the deepest part was, he tossed the phone in the lake. RYAN began inflating the raft and hopped in the raft. RYAN then flipped over the kayak.

Ryan Borgwardt charged with obstruction, released from jail after return from Europe

Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his death and went to Europe, now faces a charge of obstruction.

cbsaustin.com

Yes. And for those reasons he is a danger to his kids.

What a mess.

 

[gitana1]

There's no way she's asjing for an annulment, notice the slash there. That's just how it's categorized on the website.

That’s what I’m thinking. It’s the title of the document, perhaps. And then the Petitioner checks the box for legal separation, perhaps.