Wisconsin Kayaker's Fake Death Leads to Divorce and Legal Troubles
TL;DR
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.
- The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriage Wisconsin Public Radio News
- Prosecutors Reveal the Moment Runaway Wis. Dad Ryan Borgwardt Allegedly 'Knew That He Made a Mistake' PEOPLE
- Ryan Borgwardt, Wisconsin Kayaker Who Faked His Death, Is in Custody The New York Times
- Green Lake kayaker faked death; warrants detail investigation FOX 6 Milwaukee
- Volunteer search team says Ryan Borgwardt wasted its time and money, but doesn't plan to seek compensation Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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