218: Man Who Faked Death Speaks Out, Hannah Kobayashi’s Father Dead, Teen Leaves Dead Baby in Box, & Girl Found Dead on Alaskan Trail

Two shocking incidents highlight the extreme measures some individuals take that lead to unforeseen consequences.

Ryan Borgwart, a Wisconsin man, faked his own death to be with a woman he met online in Uzbekistan, costing the police significant time and resources.

Ryan Borgwart staged an elaborate plan that left many convinced that he had drowned in a kayaking accident. Detectives later uncovered evidence that suggested Ryan faked his own death. He had orchestrated a plan to run away to Europe to be with a woman he met online from Uzbekistan, abandoning his wife and children. Once the police confirmed that Ryan was alive through daily email communications and a furnished video, his family was left in shock, grappling with emotional trauma.

Ryan's plan involved creating a scene with a kayak and a child-sized floating boat on a lake, along with his phone in the water to simulate an accident. By using an e-bike to escape to Madison and eventually traveling toward and beyond the Canadian border, he managed to evade initial suspicions. Despite his family's shock and wish for him to return home, Borgwart expresses regret but indicates no desire to come back at the moment. The actions have prompted the police to state he faces potential criminal charges and incurred expenses ranging between $35,000 to $40,000 for the search.

The Kobayashi family's tragic situation, with the disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi and the subsequent suicide of her father Ryan Kobayashi.

In another heartrending scenario, Hannah Kobayashi disappeared from the Los Angeles International Airport while traveling to New York. Alarming text messages sent by Hannah indicated that someone she trusted had stolen her identity and her money, leading her family to fear she was in imminent danger and possibly had been traffick ...

The tragic death of Dartmouth College student Wan Jang, who drowned after an off-campus party with underage drinking, has sparked crucial conversations about the responsibilities of Greek life, alcohol management, and water safety.

The death of Dartmouth College student Wan Jang, who drowned in the Connecticut River after an off-campus party with underage drinking.

Wan Jang, a Dartmouth College student noted for his academic achievements and lofty ambitions, was found drowned in the Connecticut River. He had a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit. Wan, who moved to the United States from South Korea in middle school, was studying biomedical engineering and economics. He worked as a research assistant in the engineering department, contributing to research on COVID-19 vaccine antibodies, and aspired to win a Nobel Prize and find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Members of the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and the Alpha Phi sorority were charged for providing alcohol to underage students at the party.

A tragedy compounded by charges, two college students — members of the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity — have been arrested for providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21 in connection with Wan's death. Moreover, the Alpha Phi sorority faces charges as a corporation for its role in hosting a party where underage drinking occurred.

Many attendees, including those aware that Wan could not swim, left the river without ensuring he made it out safely, highlighting the dangers of irresponsible drinking.

The situation turned dire when partygoers, including Wan, decided to swim in the river during a heavy downpour. Many left the scene without realizing that Wan, a non-swimmer, was not among them, despite the fact that sever ...

In recent incidents, the deaths of two teenagers have left communities rattled and highlighted alarming issues regarding youth mental health, drug addiction, and increasing violence among teens.

The suspicious death of 16-year-old Alina Tonus in Alaska

Alina Tonus was found dead on November 15th near a trail behind a storage facility in Wasilla, Alaska. Police are treating her death as suspicious, noting the absence of traumatic injuries but awaiting toxicology results to proceed with any charging determinations. Despite the lack of immediate evidence of foul play, authorities are investigating the potential involvement of other parties.

Background and Circumstances

Alina struggled with mental health and drug addiction throughout her short life. Born addicted to drugs, she dropped out of school the previous year and had recent stints in juvenile detention. Efforts to admit Alina to a mental health facility following her detention were thwarted due to her addiction issues. Her family, seeking answers, has taken to social media to piece together her last moments and whereabouts. Alina's phone, which stopped pinging around 1 a.m. on the day she was found, may provide clues to her final hours as the last person seen with her has been identified and interrogated by Alaskan authorities.

The murder of 13-year-old Savannah Copeland in Tennessee

The case of Savannah Copeland's murder in October resembles the tragic and violent story of Aidan Fucchi and Tristan Bailey. The accused, 15-year-old Malachi Harris, who was familiar with Savannah and her family, is being tried as an adult for the crime.

Discovery and Aftermath

After failing to return home from a school basketball game where she was cheering, Savannah's body, bearing stab wounds, was located on a wooded trail in the Broadacre subdiv ...