Three escaped inmates from Grenada have been charged with the murder of a U.S. couple whose catamaran they hijacked. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, are feared dead after being thrown overboard as the suspects sailed to St. Vincent. The suspects were also charged with escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery, and kidnapping, with one of them facing a rape charge. The couple, described as "warm-hearted and capable" sailors, had been living on their yacht and were well-known in the sailing community.
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.
Three escaped inmates from Grenada have been charged with the killing of a U.S. couple after hijacking their catamaran. The suspects are also accused of escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery, and kidnapping. The couple, Ralph Henry and Kathy Brandel, went missing and are believed to have been thrown overboard as the suspects sailed to St. Vincent, where they were arrested. The men have been ordered held in prison until their hearing in late March, and the bodies of the couple have not been found.
A U.S. couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, are feared dead after their catamaran was allegedly hijacked by three escaped prisoners from Grenada while traveling between Grenada and St. Vincent. The couple, described as seasoned sailors, were likely thrown into the ocean and died, with signs of violence found aboard the catamaran. The escaped prisoners, Trevon Robertson, Abita Stanislaus, and Ron Mitchell, have been charged with robbery and other offenses, and are cooperating in the investigation. Authorities are still determining jurisdiction and investigating the escape of the prisoners.
Grenada police announced that an older U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked in the Caribbean were likely thrown into the ocean and died by three escaped prisoners. The prisoners hijacked the catamaran and were later arrested in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, were veteran cruisers, and the sailing community is devastated by the tragedy. The police are investigating the escape and looking into whether it was a system failure.
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.
An American couple, Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, who were allegedly hijacked on their yacht in Grenada, are presumed dead after evidence suggests they were thrown overboard by escaped prisoners who committed several criminal acts, including bodily harm to the couple. The suspects, who escaped a prison in Grenada, were recaptured in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and are cooperating with investigators. The couple's family and the boating community are devastated, and a search and investigation are ongoing. The grim updates come as police in the Caribbean have been investigating the disappearance of the American couple and as their family braces for the possibility “they aren’t with us” after the violent scene suggests they may have been killed.
Police in Grenada suspect that two American boaters, Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, who went missing after their yacht was hijacked by escaped prisoners, were likely thrown overboard and killed. The couple's sons are holding onto hope that they are still alive, while police have apprehended the suspects and are conducting a search. The U.S. State Department is coordinating with local authorities in the search efforts, and the couple's family is devastated by the unexpected violence against their loved ones.
Grenada police announced that the US couple whose catamaran was hijacked by three escaped prisoners in the Caribbean were likely thrown into the ocean and died. The prisoners escaped on 18 February, hijacked the catamaran on 19 February, and were arrested in St Vincent and the Grenadines last Wednesday. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, were veteran cruisers and members of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. The police commissioner stated that the investigation is ongoing, and the escaped prisoners, aged 19, 25, and 30, were charged with serious offenses.
Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, a couple from Northern Virginia, are feared to have been killed after their yacht was stolen by three escaped criminals in Grenada. The couple, who were last seen a week ago, were likely thrown into the ocean and died, according to police. The suspects, who were captured, are believed to have hijacked the couple's yacht and traveled to St. Vincent. While evidence suggests the pair were killed, their deaths have not been confirmed, and the investigation is ongoing. Family and friends described the couple as seasoned sailors who had been vacationing in Grenada, where their boat was docked.
An older U.S. couple's catamaran was hijacked in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners, and police in Grenada believe the couple was likely thrown into the ocean and died. The prisoners escaped on Feb. 18, hijacked the catamaran on Feb. 19, and were arrested in St. Vincent last Wednesday. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, were veteran cruisers and longtime members of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. The police commissioner of Grenada said a team was sent to St. Vincent to help with the investigation, and an investigation into the escape is ongoing.
Police in Grenada believe that an elderly U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked by escaped prisoners were likely killed and thrown into the Caribbean Sea. The prisoners escaped on Feb. 18, hijacked the catamaran, and were later arrested in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Limited information is available due to the ongoing investigation, and authorities are still gathering details. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, were described as "veteran cruisers" and longtime members of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association.
Police in Grenada believe that a U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked by escaped prisoners were likely killed and thrown into the Caribbean Sea. The prisoners hijacked the catamaran and headed to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where they were arrested. Limited information is available as the investigation is ongoing, and Grenadian authorities are still gathering details. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, were described as "veteran cruisers" and longtime members of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association.
The family of two Americans, Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, who are believed to have been killed after their yacht was allegedly hijacked in Grenada by prison escapees, are holding out hope for their safe return. Evidence on the yacht suggests a violent altercation took place, leading to concerns for their safety. The couple, seasoned sailors, had sold their home to live on their boat and were well-loved members of the sailing community. Authorities have three suspects in custody and are coordinating with the US State Department in the investigation.
A Virginia couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, are feared dead after three escaped prisoners hijacked their yacht in the Caribbean. The prisoners, who had been locked up on charges of violent robbery, were discovered near another Caribbean island, but there was no sign of the couple. The yacht was found abandoned and ransacked, and authorities believe a violent act took place. While a friend of the couple's son confirmed their deaths, Hendry's sister remains hopeful. Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker suspects the worst and urges U.S. tourists to remain vigilant when traveling abroad.
