American Retirees Presumed Dead After Caribbean Yacht Hijacking by Prison Escapees

A retired American couple is presumed dead in the Caribbean after being kidnapped by prison escapees. Ralph Hendry, 66, and his wife, Kathy Brandel, 71, were taken on Feb. 18 when the escapees hijacked their yacht near Grenada. Blood was found on the yacht, which was abandoned off St. Vincent. Three suspects have been arrested in relation to the couple’s disappearance. The couple’s sons, Bryan Hendry and Nick Buro, released a statement expressing gratitude for the support from the cruiser community and applauding the authorities’ quick response.