A man who allegedly bore responsibility for the epic Olympic ring mishap during the opening ceremonies for Sochi 2014 was murdered, according to an online hoax.

Olympics Ring Fail Murder Hoax

Technical specialist T. Borris Avdeyev’s work resulted in the fifth Olympic ring failing to take shape in the kickoff for the global event, according to satire site The Daily Currant. Not long after the mishap, the story claims Avdeyev was discovered stabbed to death in his hotel room in Sochi, the host city of the Russian Olympics.

“Although his body was badly mangled and the wounds were consistent with a struggle, so far officials say they don't suspect foul play,” read The Daily Currant article. “ ‘Sure there were stab wounds and bruises all over the body,’ admits the lead investigator on the case. ‘But who knows what caused them. Maybe he tripped and fell on a set of knives.