missing father

Authorities in Wisconsin now believe Ryan Borgwardt, a father of three who was thought to have drowned while kayaking in August, may have faked his own death in an elaborate scheme to evade personal or legal issues. Investigators point to inconsistencies in evidence surrounding Borgwardt’s supposed drowning, suggesting that the 42-year-old’s disappearance might have been staged.

Borgwardt was reported missing on August 21, after he allegedly took his kayak out on Lake Michigan, a popular site for local recreational activities. Initial reports indicated that Borgwardt had gone out on the lake during unfavorable weather conditions, which. . .