A key witness in case of a missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki has his community support, according to a statement from his family Friends Sunday evening.
Authorities say Conanki, a 20-year-old Virginia resident, was last seen walking on the beach outside the RIU Republica resort in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic, early March 6th.
The only witness of Iowa’s 22-year-old Joshua Libe has been questioned by authorities from various agencies as they are seeking answers to Conanki’s loss. He was the last person I saw with Conanki while staying at the resort with a friend for spring break.
The Friends of the Riibe family has issued a statement confirming their support for university students, who are said to be “an important factor” in their missing person investigations. He is not named a suspect, nor is he accused of crime.
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Sudiksha Conanki has been missing since March 6th, when she disappeared during a spring break trip to a five-star resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (Sudiksha konanki/facebook)
“The Rock Rapids community is standing behind and supporting Joshua Libe and his family,” said a statement that the Lyon County Sheriff’s office released on behalf of the Libe family. “The Liber family moved to town in 2015 and operates at various schools and community events and organizations. They are well known and loved.”
“Josh has unwavering dedication to his faith and genuine kindness to others,” the statement continued. “He illustrates the value of compassion, respect and integrity that is fundamental to our church and our community.”
Sudiksha Konanki, a US university student, went missing on March 6, 2025 while on vacation with a friend at Punta Cana. (Fox News Graphics)
Friends who wrote the statement urged the public to respect the privacy of the Liberian family “in this difficult time of uncertainty.”
“While Josh is focusing on efforts to help find Sudikesha Conanki, his family at home provides support to loved ones in the Dominican Republic. Please help us respect those priorities,” the statement concluded.
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Local authorities are looking for Sudiksha Konanki, a US student in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on Friday, March 14th, 2025. (Fox News Digital)
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Libe’s parents joined the Dominican Republic.
Authorities revealed on Saturday that his passport had been confiscated.
