A key witness in the event of a missing University of Pittsburgh Sudiksha Konanki student has the support of his community, according to a statement published on Sunday night by his family friends.
Konaki, a 20-year-old Virginia resident, was last seen walking on the beach in front of Riu Republik’s resort in Punta Cani in the Dominican Republic in the early hours of March 6, according to the authorities.
A lonely famous eyewitness in the case, 22-year-old Joshua Riiba from Iowa, the authorities questioned the authorities of various agencies as they seek answers in Konanki’s disappearance. He was the last person seen with Konanki while staying in a resort with their friends on a spring vacation.
Friends of the Riibe family posted a statement confirming their support to students who were described as a “key element” in Investigation of a missing person. He was not appointed suspect, nor was any crime allegedly.
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Sudiksha Konanki is missing from March 6, when she disappeared during a spring vacation with a five -star resort in Punta Cani, the Dominican Republic. (Sudiksha Konanki/Facebook)
“The Rock Rapids Community is behind and supports Joshua Riibe and his family,” the statement said on behalf of the Friends of Riibe family was published by the Sheriff of the Lyon County Office. “The Riibe family moved to the city in 2015 and was active in various school and social events and organizations. They are known and loved.”
“Josh has an unwavering commitment to his faith and true kindness to others,” the statement continued. “He shows the values of compassion, respect and integrity that are fundamental to our church and our community.”
US college student Sudiksha Konanka disappeared while she was on vacation with her friends at Punta Cani on March 6, 2025. (Fox News Graphics)
Friends who wrote the statement called the public to respect the privacy of the Riibe family “in this difficult time of uncertainty.”
“While Josh focuses his efforts to help find Sudiksha Konanki, his family at home support their loved ones in the Dominican Republic. Help us respect these priorities,” the statement concluded.
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Local authorities are looking for a missing American student, Sudiksha Konanka, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Fox News Digital)
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Riibe was joined by his parents in the Dominican Republic.
Authorities revealed on Saturday that his passport is seized.
