A vital witness when it comes to missing out on University of Pittsburgh trainee Sudiksha Konanki has the assistance of his area, according to a declaration launched by close friends of his household on Sunday night.
Konanki, a 20-year-old Virginia homeowner, was last seen strolling on the coastline outside the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic in the very early hours of March 6, according to authorities.
The single recognized eyewitness in case, 22-year-old Joshua Riibe, of Iowa, has actually been examined by authorities from numerous companies as they look for responses in Konanki’s loss. He was the last individual seen with Konanki while they were remaining at the hotel with their close friends for springtime break.
Friends of the Riibe household launched a declaration verifying their assistance for the university student, that has actually been called a “key element” in the missing out on individual examination. He has actually not been called a suspect, neither has actually any type of criminal offense been affirmed.
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Sudiksha Konanki has actually been missing out on given that March 6, when she disappeared throughout a springtime break journey to a first-class hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Sudiksha Konanki/Facebook)
“The Rock Rapids community stands behind and supports Joshua Riibe and his family,” the declaration, which was launched by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office in support of close friends of the Riibe household, stated. “The Riibe family moved to town in 2015 and has been active in various school and community events and organizations. They are well known and loved.”
“Josh has an unwavering devotion to his faith and a genuine kindness towards others,” the declaration proceeded. “He exemplifies the values of compassion, respect and integrity that are fundamental to our church and our community.”

united state university student Sudiksha Konanki went missing out on while vacationing with her close friends in Punta Cana on March 6, 2025. (Fox News Graphics)
The close friends that composed the declaration prompted the general public to appreciate the Riibe household’s personal privacy “during this difficult time of uncertainty.”
“While Josh focuses his efforts to help find Sudiksha Konanki, his family at home is providing support to their loved ones in the Dominican Republic. Please help us respect those priorities,” the declaration ended.
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Local authorities look for missing out on united state trainee, Sudiksha Konanki, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Fox News Digital)
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Riibe has actually been taken part the Dominican Republic by his moms and dads.
Authorities disclosed Saturday that his ticket had actually been seized.