Joshua Steven Ribe

Joshua Steven Ribe is a key witness in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in the Dominican Republic while on spring break. He was the last person known to have seen Konanki before her disappearance on March 6, 2025. Following a legal ruling by a Dominican Republic judge, Ribe regained his freedom after being restricted by police for over a week, as his attorneys argued that his treatment violated local law. The case surrounding Konanki's disappearance has attracted significant media attention, highlighting issues of safety for tourists in the region.