Key witness in Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance interviewed by police

s actively working with Dominican authorities on the investigation and that the case remains a top priority for them.

Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh junior from northern Virginia, was last seen on March 6 on a beach outside the five-star RIU Republica Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Her disappearance has sparked an intensive search effort by both local authorities and her family.

In a statement released by Konanki’s family, they expressed their deep sadness and pain over the situation and requested privacy as they navigate this challenging moment together.

The details provided by Joshua Riibe in his interview with Dominican Republic police shed some light on the events leading up to Konanki’s disappearance. According to Riibe, he and Konanki were swimming when a large wave hit them, causing them to be swept away. Despite his efforts to rescue her and bring her to shore, Riibe lost sight of Konanki and assumed she had returned to her room.

Riibe’s decision not to inform hotel staff or authorities about the incident has raised some questions, as well as his refusal to answer certain questions during the interview. However, he has been cooperative with authorities and is currently being considered a witness in the case.

The search for Konanki continues, with local authorities combing the area for any signs of her. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia has emphasized that Riibe is not a person of interest or suspect in the case and that the investigation is focused on finding Konanki and bringing her home safely.

As the investigation unfolds and more details emerge, the hope is that answers will be found and Konanki will be located. The support from both local and international authorities, as well as the community, is crucial in ensuring a swift resolution to this troubling situation.