American Couple Feared Dead After Yacht Hijacking by Escaped Prisoners in the Caribbean

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, whose yacht was found abandoned and showing signs of violence.

Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, a Virginia couple, are feared dead after their yacht, Simplicity, was hijacked by three escaped prisoners in the Caribbean.
The couple was last seen on February 18 near Grand Anse Beach in Grenada; their abandoned yacht was found off the coast of St. Vincent.
Authorities suspect the incident is connected to the escape of three men from a Grenadian prison, who were later recaptured in St. Vincent.
Investigators found evidence of a violent struggle on the yacht, raising fears that the couple may have been killed.
The international sailing community and the couple's family are deeply affected, with ongoing investigations in both Grenada and St. Vincent.