ROGERS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Ten years have passed since Andrew Sadek, a 20-year-old confidential informant, was found dead in the Red River with a backpack full of rocks and a .22-caliber bullet in his head.
Andrew disappeared on May 1, 2014, after being pressured by Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Weber to work as a confidential informant to avoid charges for allegedly selling $80 worth of marijuana at North Dakota State College of Science. Faced with the threat of a 40-year imprisonment, Andrew complied, making several drug buys before disappearing on the deadline day.
He was last seen leaving his dormitory, Norgaard Hall, and his body was found nearly two months later on June 27, 2014, near Breckenridge, Minnesota. Initial investigations labeled his death as a suicide, but the coroner could not determine the manner of death, leading his family to believe he was murdered due to his informant role.
Andrew’s parents, John and Tammy Sadek, have tirelessly sought justice and reforms. Tammy successfully advocated for “Andrew’s Law,” ensuring protections and rights for confidential informants in North Dakota. Despite their efforts, including a wrongful death lawsuit and appeals, the case remains unresolved, with key evidence still missing and unanswered questions lingering.
Andrew’s story has been featured on “60 Minutes” and in the documentary “The Dakota Entrapment Tapes,” highlighting the tragic and complex circumstances surrounding his death.