NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) – Ronald Fischer, a Rhode Island man who vanished during his 2005 sexual assault trial, was arrested on his sailboat off the coast of New York. The arrest ends a two-decade manhunt that included the FBI and featured him on “America’s Most Wanted.”
Fischer, now 57, had been living a reclusive life on the water. He evaded capture for 20 years. The arrest occurred in New York waters, near the New Jersey coast.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Who is Ronald Fischer?
- A: Ronald Fischer is a 57-year-old Rhode Island man who disappeared during his 2005 sexual assault trial and lived as a recluse on a sailboat for 20 years.
- Q: How was Ronald Fischer finally caught?
- A: He was arrested on his sailboat off the coast of New York, near the New Jersey border, ending a two-decade FBI manhunt.
- Q: Was Ronald Fischer featured on ‘America’s Most Wanted’?
- A: Yes, his case was featured on the show as part of the extensive manhunt by the FBI.