Utah Man Who Faked Death and Fled to U.K. Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

A man who faked his own death and fled to the United Kingdom has been sentenced to at least five years in prison following his conviction for rape in Utah.

Prosecutors say the defendant staged his disappearance to avoid prosecution, prompting an international manhunt that ended with his arrest overseas.

The court described his actions as a calculated effort to obstruct justice and deceive authorities before his eventual extradition and conviction.