Sudiksha Konanki’s parents are seeking a legal declaration of death for their missing daughter, who was last seen in the Dominican Republic 12 days ago. The 20-year-old college student from South Riding, Virginia, disappeared during a spring break trip with friends.
- Sudiksha Konanki, 20, missing for 12 days
- Parents request legal declaration of death
- Authorities believe she drowned in the ocean
- Person of interest cooperating with investigation
- Ongoing search yields no evidence found
- Family seeks closure to begin grieving process
The request from Subbarayudu and Sreedevi Konanki follows an extensive search that led authorities to believe she may have drowned. The family hopes this step will help them begin the grieving process.
Sudiksha Konanki, a premed student at the University of Pittsburgh, was last seen on March 6 at approximately 4:50 a.m., walking towards the beach with friends after attending a party at the Riu Republica hotel. Her disappearance has prompted significant media coverage and concern among her family and community.
The letter sent by her parents indicates that they are struggling with the uncertainty surrounding their daughter’s fate. They noted that the individual last seen with Sudiksha is cooperating with investigators, and no foul play is suspected. This person remains a person of interest but has not been named as a suspect in her case.
- Last seen: March 6, 2025
- Location: Riu Republica hotel, Dominican Republic
- Status: Missing person case ongoing
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office received similar correspondence from the Konankis as they seek closure amid ongoing investigations. Lawyers for the person of interest are contesting his detention in what they describe as illegal house arrest since Sudiksha’s disappearance.
This tragic situation highlights the challenges faced by families dealing with unexplained disappearances while abroad. As investigations continue into Sudiksha’s case, her family’s plea reflects their need for closure during this difficult time.
