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"Prison Escapees Charged with Murder in American Couple's Caribbean Yacht Hijacking"

Three escaped inmates from Grenada have been charged with capital murder in the deaths of an American couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathleen Brandel, who are presumed dead after their yacht was hijacked. The inmates commandeered the couple's yacht and were recaptured in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The couple's family expressed deep sadness and optimism in the ongoing search, while the suspects face multiple charges including escaping custody, housebreaking, robbery, and kidnapping.

via NBC News|

#american-couple #crime #grenada

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"Retired American Couple Vanishes from Yacht in Suspected Hijacking off Grenada"

An American couple, Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, is feared dead after their catamaran yacht was hijacked by three escaped prisoners off the coast of Granada. The couple, who were veteran cruisers, were last seen on Feb. 18 and are believed to have been killed the following day near the shores of Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. The prisoners, who had escaped from their holding cell on Feb. 18, were arrested in St. Vincent. The incident has shocked the sailing community, and authorities are investigating the case while the family is raising funds for funeral costs and to recover the couple's belongings.

via USA TODAY|

#american-couple #caribbean #crime

missing-persons-crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"American Couple Vanishes in Caribbean as Fugitives Hijack Their Yacht: Authorities"

An American couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, has gone missing in Grenada after three escaped prisoners allegedly stole their yacht to island hop before being recaptured in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Royal Grenada Police Force is investigating the incident and suspects that the couple may have been killed. The couple's family is actively involved in the search, and the investigation is ongoing.

via ABC News|

#american-couple #caribbean #fugitives

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Mexico Hotel Deaths Spark Health Concerns for Responders and Guests.

The paramedics who responded to the American couple found dead in their hotel room in Mexico have fallen ill and are now receiving medical care at a private hospital. Fernando Valencia Sotelo and Grisel Valencia Sotelo, who volunteer for the nonprofit Firefighters and Paramedics of Pescadero, are concerned about the long-term health effects they may suffer and face large out-of-pocket expenses that they cannot afford. A fundraiser has been set up to cover the cost of their treatment and compensate them for lost time off work. The Firefighters and Paramedics of Pescadero is supported entirely by donations.

via CBS News|

#american-couple #fundraiser #health

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Mystery Surrounds Deaths of American Couple at Mexican Resort

An American couple, John Heathco and Abby Lutz, were found dead in their hotel room at the Hotel Rancho Pescadero in El Pescadero, Mexico. The cause of death is still under investigation, but initial forensic examination suggests intoxication by an unknown substance. The family suspects carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper ventilation. The hotel denies any issues with its infrastructure or facilities.

via USA TODAY|

#american-couple #carbon-monoxide-poisoning #crime

world2 years ago•2 min saved

Mystery Substance Claims Lives of American Couple in Mexican Hotel

Autopsies suggest that Abby Lutz and John Heathco, the American couple found dead in their luxury hotel in Mexico, died of "intoxication by an undetermined substance." The bodies bore no signs of violence, and the exact cause of death is still being determined. The couple had been treated for what they thought was food poisoning days before their deaths. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has not confirmed the names or hometowns of the victims. Proper gas line installations, vents, and monitoring devices are often lacking for water heaters and stoves in Mexico, leading to several cases of such deaths due to poisoning by carbon monoxide or other gases.

via CBS News|

#american-couple #autopsies #gas-inhalation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

American Couple Held for Ransom in Haiti, Family Says

An American couple visiting Haiti to see ailing relatives and attend a community festival were kidnapped from a bus nearly a week ago and are being held at ransom, according to their family. The kidnappers initially demanded $6,000 for the couple's release, but once the money was sent, the price went up to $200,000 per person. The family has reached out to the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Department of Homeland Security for help. The State Department advises Americans not to travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, and civil unrest.

via KABC-TV|

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