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The last known sighting of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old American student, shows her walking along a beach promenade at dawn, holding hands with a man.
Surveillance footage captured these moments before she disappeared, leaving behind many unanswered questions.
Vanished Without a Trace
Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Loudoun County, Virginia, went missing while on vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Her disappearance has gained widespread attention as more details come to light.
What was meant to be a relaxing spring break turned into a troubling mystery.
Sudiksha had traveled to Punta Cana with five female friends in early March. Just three days later, on March 6, she vanished without a trace.
She was last seen around 5:50 a.m. with another tourist, Joshua Steven Riibe. The case has led to an extensive search by air, land, and sea, involving officials from the United States, the Dominican Republic, and India, where Sudiksha’s family is from.
Last Photo and Investigation
Authorities initially suspected drowning due to rough sea conditions that night. However, investigators are also looking into other possibilities.
A surveillance image surfaced showing Sudiksha with Riibe on the beach shortly before she went missing.
Riibe, a student from St. Cloud State University, has cooperated with police but is considered a key witness.
He claims he was with Sudiksha in waist-deep water when a strong wave pulled them out to sea. According to him, he managed to bring her back to shore but later passed out from drinking. When he woke up, she was gone.
Authorities Seize Riibe’s Passport
As the investigation continues, Dominican police have confiscated Riibe’s passport and questioned him multiple times. His family has expressed concerns about his treatment, saying he faced long interrogations without proper assistance.
Sudiksha’s parents have urged authorities to explore every possibility, including foul play. They found it unusual that she left her phone and wallet behind, as she always carried her phone.
Her father has formally requested a broader investigation, including the possibility of kidnapping or human trafficking.