HEALTH
Fugitive Doctor Ran L.A. Biotech Firm for 20 Years
Ronald Fischer spent over two decades hiding as a biotech executive after fleeing his sexual assault trial, proving background checks are a myth.
Ronald Fischer, one of Rhode Island's most-wanted fugitives, spent more than 20 years living as a Los Angeles biotech executive after fleeing while on trial for sexual assault. The former doctor managed to maintain a corporate executive career undetected for over two decades before his double life came to light.
- Ronald Fischer was a former doctor and most-wanted fugitive from Rhode Island.
- He fled while on trial for sexual assault and remained on the run for over 21 years.
- He successfully evaded authorities by secretly working as a biotech executive in L.A.
WHY THIS MATTERSWHY THIS MATTERS: If you've ever had a corporate job application dragged out for weeks over a background check, just remember that a literal fugitive managed to climb the executive ladder in biotech for 20 years without getting caught.