A key witness within the case of lacking College of Pittsburgh pupil Sudiksha Konanki has the assist of his neighborhood, in accordance with a press release launched by buddies of his household on Sunday night.
Konanki, a 20-year-old Virginia resident, was final seen strolling on the seashore outdoors the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana within the Dominican Republic within the early hours of March 6, in accordance with authorities.
The lone recognized eyewitness within the case, 22-year-old Joshua Riibe, of Iowa, has been questioned by authorities from varied businesses as they search solutions in Konanki’s disappearance. He was the final particular person seen with Konanki whereas they had been staying on the resort with their buddies for spring break.
Mates of the Riibe household launched a press release affirming their assist for the faculty pupil, who has been described as a “key element” within the lacking particular person investigation. He has not been named a suspect, nor has any crime been alleged.
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Sudiksha Konanki has been lacking since March 6, when she vanished throughout a spring break journey to a five-star resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Sudiksha Konanki/Fb)
“The Rock Rapids community stands behind and supports Joshua Riibe and his family,” the assertion, which was launched by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Workplace on behalf of buddies of the Riibe household, mentioned. “The Riibe family moved to town in 2015 and has been active in various school and community events and organizations. They are well known and loved.”
“Josh has an unwavering devotion to his faith and a genuine kindness towards others,” the assertion continued. “He exemplifies the values of compassion, respect and integrity that are fundamental to our church and our community.”
U.S. faculty pupil Sudiksha Konanki went lacking whereas on trip along with her buddies in Punta Cana on March 6, 2025. (Fox Information Graphics)
The chums who wrote the assertion urged the general public to respect the Riibe household’s privateness “during this difficult time of uncertainty.”
“While Josh focuses his efforts to help find Sudiksha Konanki, his family at home is providing support to their loved ones in the Dominican Republic. Please help us respect those priorities,” the assertion concluded.
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Native authorities seek for lacking U.S. pupil, Sudiksha Konanki, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Fox Information Digital)
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Riibe has been joined within the Dominican Republic by his dad and mom.
Authorities revealed Saturday that his passport had been confiscated.
