Hijacking of Yacht 'Simplicity' by Escaped Prisoners

A U.S. couple aboard the yacht 'Simplicity' were hijacked by three escaped prisoners in the Caribbean, with police presuming the couple dead and likely thrown into the ocean. The suspects were arrested in St. Vincent, with signs of violence found on the abandoned boat. The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, were experienced sailors and members of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. The suspects face multiple criminal charges and have pleaded guilty to immigration-related charges in St. Vincent.

Retired couple feared dead after boat hijacking in the Caribbean

A retired couple from Virginia are feared to be dead after their boat was hijacked in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners who were later recaptured.

Missing Persons

Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry have gone missing after three escaped prisoners boarded their boat in Grenada.

Virginia couple feared dead after yacht hijacked by escaped prisoners in the Caribbean

A Virginia couple feared dead after their yacht was hijacked by three escaped prisoners in the Caribbean. The prisoners have been captured, but the couple's whereabouts remain unknown. The incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about safety for U.S. tourists abroad.

Missing Virginia couple feared dead after escaped prisoners use their yacht in the Caribbean

A missing Virginia couple is feared dead after three escaped prisoners allegedly used their yacht to cruise through the Caribbean before being recaptured by authorities.