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.