An important witness in the case of missing University of Pittsburgh Student Sudiksha Konanki has the support of his community, according to a statement released by friends of his family on Sunday evening.
Konanki, a 20-year-old resident of Virginia, was last seen on the beach outside the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic in the early hours of 6 March, according to the authorities.
The only known eyewitness in the case, the 22-year-old Joshua Riibe, from Iowa, was interviewed by authorities of different agencies while looking for answers in Konanki’s disappearance. He was the last person who was seen with Konanki while staying with their friends in the resort for the spring break.
Friends of the Riibe Family has released a statement that confirmed their support to the student, who has been described as a “key element” in the Missing personal investigation. He is not called a suspect, nor is there no crime claimed.
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Sudiksha Konanki has been missing since 6 March, when she disappeared during a spring break to a five -star resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Sudiksha Konanki/Facebook)
“The Rock Rapids community is behind and supports Joshua Riibe and his family,” said the explanation, which was released by the Sheriff of Lyon County’s office on behalf of Friends of the Riibe. “The Riibe family moved to the city in 2015 and has been active in various school and community events and organizations. They are known and loved.”
“Josh has a relentless dedication to his faith and a genuine kindness towards others,” the explanation continued. “He is an example of the values ​​of compassion, respect and integrity that are fundamental to our church and our community.”
The American student Sudiksha Konanki was missing during vacation with her friends in Punta Cana on March 6, 2025. (Graphics from Fox News)
The friends who have written the statement insisted on the public to respect the privacy of the Riibe family during this difficult time of uncertainty ‘.
“While Josh aims to find his efforts to find Sudiksha Konanki, his family offers support to their loved ones in the Dominican Republic at home. Please help us to respect those priorities,” concluded the statement.
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Local authorities are looking for the missing of the American student, Sudiksha Konanki, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Fox News Digital)
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Riibe has been accompanied by his parents in the Dominican Republic.
Authorities revealed that on Saturday His passport was confiscated.
