The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced on March 19, 2025, that the last person believed to have seen missing college student Sudiksha Konanki is no longer considered a person of interest in her disappearance. The young man, who was seen with Konanki in the Dominican Republic during her spring break vacation, cooperated with investigators and has been released from detention.
- Sudiksha Konanki is missing in Dominican Republic.
- Last person seen with her no longer a suspect.
- Parents believe she accidentally drowned.
- Search efforts have yielded no clues.
- Investigation continues despite jurisdiction issues.
- Family requests legal declaration of death.
Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old premed student at the University of Pittsburgh, went missing while on vacation with friends at the Riu Republica hotel in Punta Cana. She was last seen on March 6 at approximately 4:50 a.m., walking toward the beach after attending a party. Despite extensive search efforts over thirteen days, authorities have found no evidence of her whereabouts.
The young man previously identified as a person of interest was interviewed by detectives and expressed his desire to return home after being detained for ten days. A judge ruled that he could not be held any longer as he was not considered a suspect but rather a witness in the ongoing investigation. His passport was confiscated, complicating his immediate travel plans.
- Konanki’s parents believe she drowned during her trip.
- A letter requesting legal declaration of death has been sent to authorities in the Dominican Republic.
- The sheriff’s office continues to support Konanki’s family while investigations proceed.
As investigations unfold, Sudiksha’s family remains hopeful yet heartbroken. They are coming to terms with their daughter’s presumed drowning and have requested prayers for her memory. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety for travelers abroad and emphasizes the importance of thorough investigative processes when individuals go missing under mysterious circumstances.
The situation surrounding Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance remains deeply concerning for both her family and local authorities as they seek answers amidst ongoing investigations into what happened during her spring break trip.
