Michael Baldwin was presumed dead after a confrontation with a criminal, but it was later revealed that he faked his death to go undercover for the FBI.
In the storyline, Michael Baldwin, played by Christian LeBlanc, found himself in a dangerous situation when he confronted a criminal named Ashland Locke. The confrontation led to Michael being presumed dead, which shocked the residents of Genoa City and viewers alike. However, the twist in the tale came when it was revealed that Michael had actually faked his death with the help of the FBI. He went undercover to gather evidence against Ashland and other criminals. This plot twist allowed for dramatic tension and surprise within the show, as well as providing an exciting storyline for Michael’s character.