GREEN LAKE, Wis. (WFRV) – Ryan Borgwardt, the subject of a Green Lake County court case that garnered attention nationwide after he revealed that he faked his death on a kayak incident and fled the country, was in court for a plea/sentencing hearing.
During his hearing, Borgwardt was sentenced to 89 days in the county jail for obstructing officers amidst the investigation into his reported disappearance on August 12, 2024.
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Initially, Borgwardt was reported missing from Green Lake after his kayak flipped over on the waters; however, months later, the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office determined after investigations that he faked his death and likely fled to Eastern Europe.
Borgwardt, a father of three, left behind his wife and children, and an analysis of his laptop revealed that he planned his disappearance. Law enforcement found that his name had been run by law enforcement in Canada on August 13.
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Court records also show that he was granted a Huber status with out-of-county travel service; however, he also must pay $30,000 to cover the investigation costs.
Local 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.
