Joseph Ryan Budna
Joseph Ryan Budna, a 45-year-old Belizean fugitive, was recaptured by Guatemalan authorities on August 23, 2023, in Melchor de Mencos, Petén. He had been on the run since 2019 after escaping from prison, where he was serving a 50-year sentence for kidnapping and murder stemming from a conviction in 2012. Budna's criminal history includes a previous escape in 2014, and his recent capture has sparked investigations by Belizean authorities to determine if he was apprehended within their jurisdiction.
Born on Aug 23, 1978 (47 years old)
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The allegations against Barrington Gilbert Mai involve the abduction of Joseph (Ryan) Budna.
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The report concerns the alleged kidnapping of Joseph Ryan Budna.
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Joseph Ryan Budna is a Belizean citizen who was recaptured in Guatemala after being convicted of kidnapping and escaping from prison multiple times.
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