"Presumed Dead: US Couple Vanishes from Yacht in Caribbean Hijacking"
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A U.S. couple's catamaran was hijacked in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners, and police suspect the couple was thrown overboard and likely died. The suspects were arrested in St. Vincent, and signs of violence were found on the couple's abandoned boat. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, were experienced sailors and members of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. The police are investigating the escape and considering whether it was a system failure. The escaped prisoners have been charged with immigration-related offenses and are scheduled to be sentenced in March.
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