Search for Missing U.S. Student in Dominican Republic Enters 11th Day

Joshua Riibe, the last known person to see Sudiksha Konanki, remains under police surveillance as authorities investigate her disappearance as both an accident and a potential criminal case.

Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, went missing in Punta Cana on March 6, 2025, during spring break.
Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old from Minnesota and the last known person to see Konanki, claims they were caught in rough surf before she disappeared.
Riibe, identified as a 'person of interest,' has had his passport seized and remains under police surveillance at a resort, though he has not been charged.
Dominican authorities, with support from U.S. agencies including the FBI, are conducting a large-scale investigation involving over 300 personnel.
A habeas corpus motion challenging Riibe's detention was filed by his legal team, with a hearing scheduled for March 17, 2025.