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Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run at Grapevine Lake that resulted in the death of 18-year-old kayaker Ava Renee Moore. The incident involved a personal watercraft and occurred on May 25, 2025. More details are expected to be released soon.
Emily Borgwardt has filed for legal separation from her husband, Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his own death to meet a woman in Eastern Europe. The couple, married for 22 years, has three teenage children for whom Emily seeks sole custody. Ryan, who was reported missing in August, was found to have staged his drowning and traveled to Georgia. He has been charged with obstructing the search for his body and is currently out on a signature bond.
Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his own death in a Wisconsin lake and fled the country, has returned to the U.S. and is in custody. Borgwardt, who misled authorities to believe he drowned, voluntarily returned and faces charges of obstructing an officer. He had been in the country of Georgia and used a VPN to avoid detection. Borgwardt's actions included clearing his browser history, moving funds, and obtaining a new passport. He is due in court in January and may be required to reimburse the county for search expenses.
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Europe, has returned to the U.S. and is in custody. Borgwardt, who disappeared in August, was believed to have drowned but was later found to be living in Eastern Europe. He voluntarily returned and is cooperating with police, facing charges including obstruction and potential restitution for the costly search efforts. Borgwardt cited personal reasons for his actions and had planned his disappearance for months.
Ryan Borgwardt, a kayaker from Wisconsin who faked his own death, has been taken into custody.
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who faked his own death by staging a kayaking accident and fled to Eastern Europe, is now in police custody. Borgwardt, who left his family behind, was booked into the Green Lake County Jail, though no charges have been listed yet. He had communicated with authorities after disappearing for three months, citing personal reasons for his actions. The search for his body, which he expected to last only two weeks, cost over $35,000. A news conference is scheduled to provide further updates on the case.
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and fled to Eastern Europe, is now in custody in Wisconsin. Borgwardt, who left behind a wife and three children, was booked into the Green Lake County Jail. He had previously communicated with authorities, admitting to faking his death due to personal matters. The search for his body cost over $35,000, and he may face charges for obstructing the investigation.
A Wisconsin man, Ryan Borgwardt, faked his own death in a kayaking accident and is believed to be in Uzbekistan. Authorities are in contact with him, urging him to return to the U.S. to reunite with his family. Borgwardt staged his disappearance by dumping his phone in Green Lake and traveling through Canada to Uzbekistan. While no criminal charges have been filed, officials hope he will return voluntarily, especially with the upcoming holidays.
Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his disappearance by staging an overturned kayak in Big Green Lake, has been contacted by the Green Lake County Sheriff. Borgwardt detailed his escape plan, which involved using an e-bike, inflatable boat, and buses to flee to eastern Europe. The sheriff's office is considering charges of obstruction and seeking restitution for search efforts. Borgwardt has not spoken to his family since leaving, and no arrest warrant has been issued, with hopes he will return voluntarily.
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin kayaker missing since August, is suspected of faking his own death and fleeing to Europe via Canada. Authorities initially believed he drowned in Green Lake, but after extensive searches found no trace, they discovered evidence suggesting he transferred funds to a foreign account, changed his email, and communicated with a woman in Uzbekistan. Borgwardt also took out a $375,000 life insurance policy before disappearing. The FBI and other agencies are now involved in the investigation, and officials are seeking restitution for the costly search efforts.
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin kayaker, allegedly faked his own death after taking out a $375,000 life insurance policy and possibly fled overseas, potentially to join a woman in Uzbekistan. His disappearance led to extensive search efforts, but investigations revealed he had planned his escape, including obtaining a second passport and attempting to transfer funds abroad. Authorities, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, are involved in locating him and any accomplices. Borgwardt's family, including his wife who had suspected the deception, are cooperating with the investigation.
Authorities in Wisconsin suspect that Ryan Borgwardt, a kayaker reported missing in August, staged his disappearance and fled to Europe. Despite an extensive search, no body was found, and further investigation revealed Borgwardt's name was checked by Canadian law enforcement shortly after his disappearance. Evidence suggests he took out a life insurance policy, communicated with a woman from Uzbekistan, and made financial arrangements to move abroad. Authorities believe Borgwardt is alive and in Eastern Europe, and they are considering charges against him.
Wisconsin officials suspect that Ryan Borgwardt, a kayaker who went missing in August, faked his death and traveled to Europe. Evidence suggests Borgwardt took out a life insurance policy, obtained a new passport, and moved funds to a foreign bank. His passport was flagged in Canada, and digital forensics indicate he is in Europe. The investigation, involving the FBI and Homeland Security, seeks to uncover any crimes committed and recover taxpayer-funded search costs. Authorities urge Borgwardt to contact them or his family.
The body of a kayaker who had been missing since Saturday evening at Chatfield Reservoir has been recovered by search crews, with the man in his 30s being identified by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. A second kayaker was able to reach shore and was hospitalized in serious condition. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team retrieved the body, and both underwater and aerial drones were used in the search, which involved crews from multiple sheriff's offices.
Chris Smelley, a missing kayaker in the Gulf of Mexico, was rescued after being stranded for 11 hours. The rescue effort involved the Coast Guard, friends, and a local charter boat. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures when engaging in water activities, with businesses emphasizing the provision of life vests and whistles for emergencies.