The family of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki has asked police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, as her body has not been found since she disappeared on March 6 during a spring break trip. Konanki, a 20-year-old junior in biology, was last seen on a beach with friends before vanishing in the early morning hours. A fellow traveler, Joshua Riibe, has been questioned by authorities and had his passport confiscated, but there are no signs of violence at the beach. Riibe explained that they got caught in a wave, but he managed to bring Konanki back to shore before she disappeared. Both Dominican and U.S. authorities do not consider anyone a suspect in the case, classifying it as a missing persons investigation rather than a criminal matter. Konanki’s family has requested a declaration of death, but investigations are ongoing, with no conclusive evidence found so far. Red flags were flying at the beach when Konanki went missing, indicating dangerous sea conditions. Despite Riibe’s assistance and cooperation with authorities, the fate of Konanki remains unknown, adding to the distress and uncertainty surrounding her disappearance.
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