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How Ryan Borgwardt Faked His Own Death, His Journey Abroad, and the Legal Consequences That Followed

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True Crime

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Jun 21, 2026

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Summary

documents the bizarre and elaborate case of Ryan Borgwardt, a 44-year-old father who attempted to stage his own death at Green Lake, Wisconsin, to abandon his life and family for a fresh start. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .