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crime1 year ago

"Prison Escapees Charged with Murder in Disappearance of U.S. Couple During Caribbean Yacht Hijacking"

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.

via CBS News|
#crime#escapees#grenada
crime1 year ago

"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
crime1 year ago

"Missing Americans: Suspected Deaths in Caribbean Yacht Hijacking"

A video shows a bloodied suspect, one of three prison escapees, being thrown into a truck after allegedly kidnapping an American couple and hijacking their yacht in the Caribbean. The suspects, now in custody in St. Vincent, are facing immigration-related charges as authorities determine jurisdiction issues before pressing charges related to the prison escape and presumed murders of the couple. The victims, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, are "presumed dead" after being thrown overboard, and their sons remember them as adventurous and compassionate individuals. The investigation into the escape and criminal proceedings is ongoing.

via Fox News|
#caribbean#crime#kidnapping
crime1 year ago

"Disappearance of Virginia Couple in Caribbean Yacht Hijacking Sparks Safety Concerns"

Friends of the American couple who vanished on their yacht in the Caribbean felt safer there than in parts of the US, and expressed regret that they weren't with them when the boat was hijacked by three escaped prisoners. Signs of a violent struggle were found on the yacht, and the couple is presumed dead. The suspects have been arrested but not officially charged in the deaths. Family and friends remember the couple as adventurous and kind-hearted sailors.

via New York Post |
#caribbean#crime#missing-persons
crime1 year ago

"Kidnapped: U.S. Couple Vanishes in Caribbean Boat Hijacking"

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.

via CBS News|
#caribbean#crime#escaped-prisoners
missing-persons-crime1 year ago

"US Couple Missing and Presumed Dead After Caribbean Yacht Hijacking"

The sons of a couple missing after an alleged yacht hijacking have spoken out, expressing their anguish and concern for their parents' safety. The couple, Jennifer and Mark, were reported missing after their yacht was found drifting off the coast of Cuba. The FBI is leading the investigation, and the sons are urging anyone with information to come forward.

via TODAY|
#crime#investigation#missing-couple
crime1 year ago

"American Couple Presumed Dead After Yacht Hijacking in Caribbean"

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.

via CNN|
#caribbean#crime#grenada
crime1 year ago

"Tragic Fate: American Couple Likely Thrown Overboard and Killed in Grenada Yacht Hijacking"

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.

via NBC News|
#crime#escaped-prisoners#grenada
crime-caribbean-news1 year ago

"American Yacht Couple Presumed Dead After Hijacking in Caribbean"

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.

via The Guardian|
#caribbean#crime-caribbean-news#grenada
crime1 year ago

"Family of Missing American Couple Speaks Out on Caribbean Yacht Hijacking"

A retired couple from Virginia, Kathleen Brandel and Ralph Hendry, is missing after their yacht was hijacked in the Caribbean, possibly by escaped convicts. The couple's sons are devastated and hope for their parents' safe return, but signs of a violent struggle on the yacht have raised fears for their safety. The sailing community and authorities are involved in the search, while the prisoners involved in the hijacking have a history of violent crimes.

via NBC4 Washington|
#caribbean#crime#escape-convicts
crime1 year ago

"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
crime1 year ago

"Remembering the Warm-Hearted American Couple Lost in Yacht Hijacking in Grenada"

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.

via CNN|
#crime#grenada#investigation
crime1 year ago

"Escaped Prisoners Hijack Yacht, Virginia Couple Feared Dead in Caribbean"

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.

via Fox News|
#caribbean#crime#escaped-prisoners
crime1 year ago

"Retired American Couple Presumed Dead in Caribbean Yacht Hijacking"

Three escaped inmates in Grenada are suspected of hijacking a yacht and killing two American passengers, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force. The inmates, who had escaped custody earlier, are believed to have fled to nearby St. Vincent on the stolen boat. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement pursuing leads and sending a team of senior investigators and a forensic specialist to St. Vincent. Additionally, another suspect, charged in the killing of a Canadian citizen, escaped while attending court and is currently at large.

via CBS News|
#american-citizens#crime#escapees
crime1 year ago

"Escapees Hijack Yacht, Presumed Dead: 2 Americans Believed Dead in Caribbean"

Three violent crime suspects escaped from custody in Grenada and are believed to have killed two people, possibly American citizens, aboard a yacht they hijacked while fleeing to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The suspects were recaptured in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and U.S. authorities are coordinating with local law enforcement. The State Department stated that the welfare of U.S. citizens abroad is their highest priority and that they stand ready to provide appropriate assistance.

via NBC News|
#americans#crime#grenada