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Two Americans presumed dead after Grenada jail escapees hijacked yacht
Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel had been sailing on their catamaran yacht 'Simplicity' and are believed to be dead following the incident last Sunday.
An American couple are feared dead after three prisoners who escaped from custody in Grenada hijacked their yacht.
Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel had been sailing on their catamaran yacht 'Simplicity' and are believed to be dead following the incident last Sunday.
The couple, from Virginia, had been sailing around the Caribbean island and had docked near Saint George when it was taken.
AIS data indicates that the vessel left Grenada around 10 pm from Grand Anse Beach before it was discovered the following Wednesday.
The St Vincent Times reported that the boat was found with bloodstains on the interior, but no sign of the couple.
Local police released a statement on Thursday confirming that the three escapees had been caught.
Horrifying.
Glad the suspects were caught.
I believe this couple to have been thrown overboard after their deaths.
This is reminiscent of the murders of Thomas and Jackie Hawks.
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A receipt from Target, a stolen car in Mexico and a third unsolved murder: Investigation into yacht murder of California couple
Tom Hawks worked for decades to achieve his dream of living on a boat with his wife Jackie. Then, complete strangers to the couple took it all away.
Nowhere is ever really safe.
As if being killed wasn't bad enough :
While all were charged jointly with one count of robbery with violence, Mitchell was charged with one count of rape, three counts of attempted rape, two counts of indecent assault and causing harm.
Rest in peace, Ralph and Kathy !