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

[HmmMysterious]

NOV 9, 2024

Missing kayaker presumed dead faked his disappearance, fled to Europe

44-year-old Ryan Borghardt went missing after a kayaking trip to Green Lake in August

www.wisn.com

Investigators said a search of Borgwardt's laptop showed the 44-year-old father moved money into foreign banks, bought an airline gift card, took out a life insurance policy and had been communicating with a woman from Uzbekistan.

"Ryan, if you're watching this, I'm pleading that you contact us or contact your family. We understand that things can happen, but there's a family that wants their daddy back," Podoll said in front of the press Friday.

NOV 8, 2024

Sheriff: Missing and presumed dead kayaker in Green Lake County actually alive, out of the country

GREEN LAKE, Wis. -- A kayaker that went missing over the summer from Green Lake County, is said to be alive, and possibly fled the United States.

www.channel3000.com

The Sheriff's Office said its new goals for the case include:

• Identify any and all crimes committed, any individuals who assisted with those crimes, and completely and thoroughly investigate all aspects of this case with the assistance of our state, federal, and international partners
• Pursue restitution for the expenses of the search that have been funded by the taxpayers.
• Alert Borgwardt that his plan is being uncovered, and that the best thing he can do is return home to his family and children

What a selfish he is

 

[kaen]

Wonder who the beneficiary of the life insurance policy is?

 

[MyJoey]

Wonder who the beneficiary of the life insurance policy is?

My thoughts are he took out life insurance to leave his family. They could have declared him dead, after so many years (even without a body) and collected the money. He also moved funds out of the country the way it sounds, so he took family money.
Although who knows maybe someone was in on this with him and the life insurance was left to the accomplice. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out but so devastating for the family. I’m sure they are happy he’s alive but !!!!

 

[GraceG]

My gut feeling is he was getting catfished, and took out the life insurance not for his family here, (it can take 7 years or more to get declared legally dead in some states) but because his new female friend asked him to. Even at 7 years the party requesting the classification of death has to show there is NO evidence you are alive. A middle aged male unfortunately is the perfect target age for this type of scammer.

I don't see anything indicative of being a criminal mastermind, involved with organized crime etc. He has a minor drug possession that's 20+ years old that was dismissed, a concealed carry violation tied into the drug charge for which he was found guilty and a small claims court from 2016 for money owed a medical care provider.https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseSearchResults.html

Racine County Case Number 2000CM000011 State of Wisconsin vs. Ryan Ross Borgwardt
Filing date 01-04-2000 Criminal Case status -Closed
Defendant date of birth 06-08-1980 Address 28921 Grove Lane, Waterford, WI 53185

Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 961.41(3g)(e) Possession of THC Dismissed-Read In-Pr
2 941.23 Carrying a Concealed Weapon Guilty / No Contest
3 961.573(1) Possess Drug Paraphernalia Dismissed-Read In-Pr

Waukesha County Case Number 2016SC004798 Waukesha Memorial Hospital Inc et al vs. Ryan R Borgwardt et al
Case summary Filing date 11-10-2016 Small Claims Judgement for Money (less than $1000).

I really feel for his family, they did NOT deserve the hell he's put them through and the mess he's left them with.

 

[MyJoey]

My gut feeling is he was getting catfished, and took out the life insurance not for his family here, (it can take 7 years or more to get declared legally dead in some states) but because his new female friend asked him to. Even at 7 years the party requesting the classification of death has to show there is NO evidence you are alive. A middle aged male unfortunately is the perfect target age for this type of scammer.

I don't see anything indicative of being a criminal mastermind, involved with organized crime etc. He has a minor drug possession that's 20+ years old that was dismissed, a concealed carry violation tied into the drug charge for which he was found guilty and a small claims court from 2016 for money owed a medical care provider.https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseSearchResults.html

Racine County Case Number 2000CM000011 State of Wisconsin vs. Ryan Ross Borgwardt
Filing date 01-04-2000 Criminal Case status -Closed
Defendant date of birth 06-08-1980 Address 28921 Grove Lane, Waterford, WI 53185

Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 961.41(3g)(e) Possession of THC Dismissed-Read In-Pr
2 941.23 Carrying a Concealed Weapon Guilty / No Contest
3 961.573(1) Possess Drug Paraphernalia Dismissed-Read In-Pr

Waukesha County Case Number 2016SC004798 Waukesha Memorial Hospital Inc et al vs. Ryan R Borgwardt et al
Case summary Filing date 11-10-2016 Small Claims Judgement for Money (less than $1000).

I really feel for his family, they did NOT deserve the hell he's put them through and the mess he's left them with.

So how would the cat fishing and life insurance work? Surely his family would have found out about the life insurance.

 

[GraceG]

So how would the cat fishing and life insurance work? Surely his family would have found out about the life insurance.

Could be simplly a way of getting personal info such as social security for identify theft, or perhaps getting the scammer named as the beneficiary in the event of the person's "death". Who the beneficiary of the new insurance policy will be the key here. If he's so cold hearted as to fake his death I just don't see him caring enough to spend the money for a new policy for the wife/kids. But he might well have.

 

[MyJoey]

Well depending who’s doing the catfishing, his death may not end up being fake next time. Foolishness!

 

[Trebor5591]

I know we’re here at WS, so we see the worst of it, but objectively: that’s setting the bar painfully low. This family (especially his kids) are going to be scarred for life at this man’s actions, between the grief, abandonment, and dishonesty. How does a kid grow up and have a secure relationship when one of their main role models took off one day and faked their death?

I can’t imagine what they’re going through now.

I doubt they are scarred for life. For all we know, his family was relieved. Who knows what was going on in his life and their life? If he was living a fulfilling life in the bosom of his family, I doubt he would run away like this, IMO. Has he committed a crime? I didn't see any charges mentioned in the news articles.

 

[Lusitana]

Where is the link to Eastern Europe coming from exactly? I've only seen Uzbekistan mentioned, and that's not Eastern Europe, Uzbekistan is in Asia...

 

[Deleted member 349831]

This is the first I've heard of a Canada connection:

In October, Podoll said he found out law enforcement in Canada ran Borgwardt's passport Aug. 13, the day after he disappeared.

Missing kayaker presumed dead faked his disappearance, fled to Europe

44-year-old Ryan Borghardt went missing after a kayaking trip to Green Lake in August

www.wisn.com

 

[PommyMommy]

Where is the link to Eastern Europe coming from exactly? I've only seen Uzbekistan mentioned, and that's not Eastern Europe, Uzbekistan is in Asia...

Maybe that's where the banks are located that he transferred funds to? MOO

Missing man, presumed drowned in Green Lake, likely faked death to disappear to eastern Europe - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM

A story of a missing man, presumed drowned in Green Lake County this summer, took a plot twist that sounds like it came out of a Hollywood movie Friday, November […]

kfiz.com

A digital forensic analysis of a Borgwardt’s laptop provided a digital trail showing that he had planned his disappearance to Europe and attempted to conceal his efforts and mislead law enforcement’s investigation by faking the drowning.

Also on the laptop was Inquiries about moving funds to foreign banks, changed email addresses associated with financial accounts on the day of his disappearance, and Communication with a woman from Uzbekistan… a country in the middle east located just north of Afghanistan.

 

[BrownRice]

so they know he got a new passport so can't they track that to see what country he flew to? although I guess he's probably canoodalling with the woman in Uzbekistan

Knew there had to be a woman involved!

 

[BrownRice]

Strange twist: Missing Watertown kayaker 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.wdtimes.com

Look at that beautiful family. I guess he was trying to diminish his guilt by leaving a life insurance policy? How does a kid even process the fact their dad thought so little of them, he’d fake his death to start over in another country.

 

[LadyL]

Hopefully the woman in Uzbekistan is real rather than a honeytrap...

what's a honeytrap? is that like catfishing?

 

[LadyL]

Search Continues For Missing Kayaker From Watertown | Daily Dodge

(Green Lake County) The search continues for a missing kayaker from Watertown in Green Lake County. The county’s sheriff’s office recently shared a brief update ... Read more

dailydodge.com

all those resources that were wasted on him
all those searchers in possible danger because of his stupidity
not only should he be fined for the amount wasted on him, he should also be charged criminally

 

[airportwoman]

so they know he got a new passport so can't they track that to see what country he flew to? although I guess he's probably canoodalling with the woman in Uzbekistan

That's assuming he wasn't catfished.

 

[LadyL]

NOV 9, 2024

Missing kayaker presumed dead faked his disappearance, fled to Europe

44-year-old Ryan Borghardt went missing after a kayaking trip to Green Lake in August

www.wisn.com

Investigators said a search of Borgwardt's laptop showed the 44-year-old father moved money into foreign banks, bought an airline gift card, took out a life insurance policy and had been communicating with a woman from Uzbekistan.

"Ryan, if you're watching this, I'm pleading that you contact us or contact your family. We understand that things can happen, but there's a family that wants their daddy back," Podoll said in front of the press Friday.

NOV 8, 2024

Sheriff: Missing and presumed dead kayaker in Green Lake County actually alive, out of the country

GREEN LAKE, Wis. -- A kayaker that went missing over the summer from Green Lake County, is said to be alive, and possibly fled the United States.

www.channel3000.com

The Sheriff's Office said its new goals for the case include:

• Identify any and all crimes committed, any individuals who assisted with those crimes, and completely and thoroughly investigate all aspects of this case with the assistance of our state, federal, and international partners
• Pursue restitution for the expenses of the search that have been funded by the taxpayers.
• Alert Borgwardt that his plan is being uncovered, and that the best thing he can do is return home to his family and children

[bbm]

oh good I just posted about that

 

[LadyL]

Where is the link to Eastern Europe coming from exactly? I've only seen Uzbekistan mentioned, and that's not Eastern Europe, Uzbekistan is in Asia...

this says Europe

Authorities believe ‘missing’ father of 3 faked his disappearance, fled the country

Authorities in Wisconsin believe that a father of 3 faked his own disappearance and fled the country.

www.wvlt.tv

 

[LadyL]

I doubt they are scarred for life. For all we know, his family was relieved. Who knows what was going on in his life and their life? If he was living a fulfilling life in the bosom of his family, I doubt he would run away like this, IMO. Has he committed a crime? I didn't see any charges mentioned in the news articles.

they're investigating for crimes:

NOV 9, 2024

Missing kayaker presumed dead faked his disappearance, fled to Europe

44-year-old Ryan Borghardt went missing after a kayaking trip to Green Lake in August

www.wisn.com

Investigators said a search of Borgwardt's laptop showed the 44-year-old father moved money into foreign banks, bought an airline gift card, took out a life insurance policy and had been communicating with a woman from Uzbekistan.

"Ryan, if you're watching this, I'm pleading that you contact us or contact your family. We understand that things can happen, but there's a family that wants their daddy back," Podoll said in front of the press Friday.

NOV 8, 2024

Sheriff: Missing and presumed dead kayaker in Green Lake County actually alive, out of the country

GREEN LAKE, Wis. -- A kayaker that went missing over the summer from Green Lake County, is said to be alive, and possibly fled the United States.

www.channel3000.com

The Sheriff's Office said its new goals for the case include:

• Identify any and all crimes committed, any individuals who assisted with those crimes, and completely and thoroughly investigate all aspects of this case with the assistance of our state, federal, and international partners
• Pursue restitution for the expenses of the search that have been funded by the taxpayers.
• Alert Borgwardt that his plan is being uncovered, and that the best thing he can do is return home to his family and children

 

[vls12345]

• Alert Borgwardt that his plan is being uncovered, and that the best thing he can do is return home to his family and children

Rsbm.

Kind of thinking his family may not want him back after this reveal.... Just MOO.