New Photos Reveal Changes in Fugitive Ryan Wedding’s Appearance
The FBI has released new photos of Ryan Wedding, a Canadian fugitive wanted for drug trafficking and multiple murders. The images depict significant changes in Wedding’s appearance. He is currently one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives.
Latest Developments in the Search for Ryan Wedding
Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate Wedding, 44, who was a competitive snowboarder during the 2002 Olympic Games in Utah. The FBI characterized him as leading a dangerous criminal organization that traffics large quantities of drugs from Mexico and South America to various destinations in the U.S. and Canada.
Newly Released Images
One of the photos, showing Wedding shirtless in bed, reveals a prominent tattoo of a lion across his chest. The FBI stated this image was presumably taken in Mexico last summer. Another image, an older photo, shows him wearing a green T-shirt and has been published by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. This older image features Wedding with a shaved head, but its exact date and location remain undisclosed.
Changes in Appearance
- Image 1: Shirtless in bed with a lion tattoo, taken in Mexico (Summer 2023).
- Image 2: Older photo in a green T-shirt with a shaved head.
The newly released images highlight the stark differences in Wedding’s appearance over time. Previously, the FBI shared two photos from 2024, which appeared to be taken without his knowledge. Investigators believe Wedding may change his hair color and use various disguises to avoid capture.
Criminal Allegations
Wedding is charged with orchestrating numerous violent crimes, including multiple murders around the world. Among his alleged victims are an innocent couple shot in Caledon, Ontario, due to a drug-related error in November 2023. His influence extends to international drug trafficking networks, particularly linked to the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
FBI Director Kash Patel has described Wedding as a contemporary version of infamous drug lords like Pablo Escobar and Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. The FBI has raised the reward for information leading to his arrest from $10 million to $15 million.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are calling for public assistance in the search for Wedding. The U.S. embassy in Mexico emphasized the importance of any tips regarding his whereabouts. Wedding is known to have used numerous aliases, including James Conrad King and Jesse King, as well as several nicknames.
Recent Legal Updates
In a recent case, Wedding and several associates were charged for their involvement in the assassination of Jonathan Acebedo-Garcia, a former drug trafficker turned FBI informant, in Medellin, Colombia. The investigation also led to the seizure of a rare $13 million Mercedes-Benz, believed to be linked to Wedding’s money laundering operations.
As the search for Ryan Wedding continues, collaboration with the public is vital. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward and assist the authorities in bringing him to justice.
