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Skipped Trial, Caught After 20 Years | Providence News
A fugitive sailor named Ronald Fischer, who vanished in 2005 to avoid a sexual assault trial, was finally caught after 20 years on the run—living under a fake name aboard a 56-foot yacht. Convicted in absentia for the 2003 assault, he’d emailed his lawyer claiming he’d win but feared harsh penalties, planning to start a new life abroad. Now, facing additional charges for fleeing justice, his arrest proves time doesn’t erase consequences—and offers hope for closure for the victim and community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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