Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, disappeared on March 6 during spring break in Punta Cana. After nearly two weeks of extensive searches, her parents have asked Dominican authorities to declare her legally dead, believing she drowned in rough waters.
Joshua Riibe, 22, the last person seen with Konanki, remains under police surveillance, although no foul play is suspected. Surveillance footage captured them together before dawn, with Riibe stating that they were struck by a large wave. Multiple agencies, including the FBI and Interpol, are involved in the investigation.