this picture is prima facie evidence that he is a carb loving slob.
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Girl Missing from RIU Hotel in Punta Cana
Thanks for the numerous chuckles monkeyman, I do appreciate you following.
Is there any evidence that they did go swimming or was it just a stroll on the beach? Did the security cams capture them going into the water?
True, but with a waistline like that in his twenties he will be wearing stretch band pants in a few years. He certainly cannot be confused as a Sanky.
My BIL just showed me a video saying they found a body in the water. No other information.
A Very good question indeed.
IF None of her other Friends went more than keen deep the water .. what are the ODDS that SHE Alone went for a Swim ?..
The odds are close to zero .. Knee deep is one thing .
Going in for a swim , completely different .. if the surf is Rough .
I would not go in ..
Also, one would have to be far out enough that an undertow or a wave would be able to pull you considerably further from the shore line. My experience is that resort beaches have extensive flats before reaching deeper, rough waters. I could be wrong as I've never been to that area. If one was in knee deep flats, there is little undertow and waves would knock you closer to the beach. Cab beach is way different there are many areas with dangerous rip currents and the bay makes the waters closer to the shoreline deeper.
I hope so too but there are complicating factors. Bodies can get snagged underwater for periods of time until the clothing disintegrates or the body reaches a stage where decomposition gasses form and it floats to the surface. Bloating occurs faster in warmer waters. Sometimes it take month or more for drowned commercial fishermen’s bodies to float and drift ashore in our cold waters.
Rip tides in that area of PC which is basically open ocean, can keep bodies drifting up and down the shoreline, and strong coastal currents can keep them offshore and prevent them from washing up on the shoreline. Local fishermen usually have the best idea where bodies will eventually drift ashore. The police should be using their knowledge to search possible areas.
My sense of this is, it’s an unfortunate accident caused by alcohol consumption and the feeling of invincibility of youth as many posters have posted. Being caught in a riptide or strong undertow while intoxicated would limit your ability to extricate yourself. It’s frightening when you’re sober.
I’ve retrieved drowned bodies and I’ve witnessed the anguish and despair of their relatives as the bodies are brought ashore. I hope her body is found soon and her parents get closure. I know people who family members have drowned and never been found. They never get closure.
There is one thing for sure, some, all or none of the posters may or may not know what they are talking about.
Thanks, 8:52 could be 9:52 close enough to 10am -- though 8:52 was from local media referring to the camera I presume, though the timestamp is not shown in their video. Lots still to be determined. We can't know what we don't know.
For sure. One persistent poster stated that the guy with her avoided giving a statement for 2 days. When he gave a statement the same day it happened. When asked multiple times for a link only silence. And there are "experts'" in everything. One said he can tell by looking at the girl that she does not drink alcohol. Of course the evidence showed she was drunk. The list goes on and on.
But the video posted took all the BS out of play.............
I think the time stamp was ahead of local time. Maybe it automatically synced with DST(?). So, the 5:16am shown on one video was DST while local time was 4:16 AST.
President of the Dominican Republic states she drowned, (of course) without proof
If that doesn't sound like he's trying to sweep it under the rug ....
If I was to guess, an employee or security guard was involved. Some security guard services are sub-let and are not employees of a resort
If that doesn't sound like he's trying to sweep it under the rug ....
If I was to guess, an employee or security guard was involved. Some security guard services are sub-let and are not employees of a resort
Is it Possible that the President meant that Sadly she would NOT be found Alive ?
In other words its not a Search, its a Recovery effort.. Just to set the right expectation...
I cant believe a Man of his Intellect would try to Cover this up and sweep it under the Rug just so Tourism does not take a Hit ?
What would be his motivation.
Its just so Arrogant to do such a thing to these Parents .. without even a Body or a single witness who saw her struggling , or Something to indicate drowning .
In other words its not a Search, its a Recovery effort.. Just to set the right expectation...
I cant believe a Man of his Intellect would try to Cover this up and sweep it under the Rug just so Tourism does not take a Hit ?
What would be his motivation.
Its just so Arrogant to do such a thing to these Parents .. without even a Body or a single witness who saw her struggling , or Something to indicate drowning .
It makes no sense that the time stamps would change by an hour...why would they be set to Eastern time? If that's the case, that technician should be fired.
I was in fact incorrect re the timeline. So I am posting this for your review:
1. Time Riibe Woke Up: Riibe likely woke up between 8:54 and 9:55 AM, based on when he was seen returning to his room. This is 3–4 hours after he claims to have fallen asleep post-swim (around 5:55 AM or shortly after).
2. Delay in Reporting: Riibe did not report Konanki’s absence to anyone for at least 7 hours (8:54 AM to 4:00 PM), when her friends raised the alarm. His first known recounting of events appears to have been to police, after they initiated their investigation.
3. Inconsistencies in Riibe’s Account: Riibe provided multiple versions of what happened after the swim:
- He left her in knee-deep water.
- He saw her walking to get her clothes.
- He passed out and has no further memory.
These discrepancies, while not necessarily evidence of foul play, complicate the timeline and his reliability as a witness.
4. Lack of Initiative: Riibe’s failure to act upon waking—whether by searching for Konanki, notifying her friends, or alerting hotel staff—stands out as unusual. This inaction delayed the official response by several hours.
5. First Report to a Third Party: The earliest Riibe likely reported the incident was during police questioning, which began after 4:00 PM on March 6, possibly extending into the evening or the next day. This contrasts with the friends’ proactive report at 4:00 PM.
From the moment Joshua Steven Riibe woke up on the beach (likely between 8:54 and 9:55 AM on March 6, 2025) to when he reported the incident to a third party (likely during police questioning after 4:00 PM, possibly later), there is a gap of at least 7–10 hours. During this period, he returned to his room but took no apparent steps to alert anyone about Konanki’s disappearance. The first official report came from her friends at 4:00 PM, not Riibe, and his account only emerged under police scrutiny. This delay, combined with his shifting recollections, underscores the uncertainty in this case. While the official theory points to drowning, the lack of definitive evidence and Riibe’s inaction invite skepticism, leaving the full truth elusive as of March 12, 2025.