The family of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki has sent a formal request to the Dominican police requesting that they declare their daughter deceased.

The parents of a U.S. college student who vanished over two weeks ago in the resort town of Punta Cana have asked authorities to declare her legally dead ... and enable us to honor her memory.” ...

The parents of a U.S. college student who vanished almost two weeks ago in the resort town of Punta Cana have asked authorities to declare her legally dead.