The Shocking Tale of John Darwin: The Man Who Faked His Own Death for Cash
When John Darwin paddled out into the sea off the coast of England in 2002, few could have guessed the wild and twisted tale that would follow. What appeared to be a tragic accident turned into one of the most notorious insurance scams in recent history. But how did this seemingly ordinary man pull it off—and for how long?
It all began in March 2002, when John Darwin, a former prison officer, set off in his kayak from the beach at Seaton Carew.
Hours later, his wrecked canoe was found, but there was no sign of him. Rescuers searched tirelessly, but Darwin was presumed drowned, leaving behind his grieving wife, Anne, and their two sons, Mark and Anthony. His disappearance seemed like a tragic accident, but in reality, this was all part of a carefully orchestrated plan.
What the world didn’t know was that Darwin wasn’t dead at all.
Instead, he was hiding in plain sight, living in a small apartment right next door to the family home! For five years, he adopted the fake identity of “Karl Fenwick,” growing a beard and even limping around town to avoid detection.
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