A Wisconsin man who faked his own death and left his family three months ago after communicating with a woman in Uzbekistan has been in regular contact with the authorities and sent them a video this month, saying he was “safe” and “secure.”Mark A. Podoll, the Green Lake County sheriff, played the video of the man, Ryan Borgwardt, of Watertown, Wis., at a news conference on Thursday.
In the 24-second clip, Mr. Borgwardt is seen recording himself in what looks like a spartan apartment with white walls and a gray door.
“Good evening, it’s Ryan Borgwardt,” he says in a quiet voice.
I am safe, secure, no problem.
I hope this works.”Sheriff Podoll said the authorities did not know exactly where Mr. Borgwardt was, but knew it was someplace in Eastern Europe.
Persons:
” Mark, Ryan Borgwardt, Borgwardt, it’s Ryan Borgwardt, ”, Sheriff Podoll
Organizations:
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Locations:
Wisconsin, Uzbekistan, Lake County, Watertown, Wis, Eastern Europe