Slain California Surfing Legend's Brother Suspects 'Random Attack' in Costa Rica Killing
Peter Van Dyke believes his brother Kurt, a beloved hotel owner, was the victim of a robbery gone wrong in the Caribbean region.
California Surfer Murdered in Costa Rica Home Invasion
California Surfing 'King' Kurt Van Dyke Found Slain in Costa Rica
Feb. 18, 2026
Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Killed in Costa Rica Home Invasion
Authorities say intruders broke into Van Dyke's home, tied him and his girlfriend up, and stole valuables before killing him.
Feb. 18, 2026
Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Found Dead in Costa Rica
Van Dyke, a prominent figure in the surfing community, was killed in an apparent home invasion.
Feb. 18, 2026
US Surfer Found Murdered in Costa Rica
Kurt Van Dyke, a longtime resident, was killed in his apartment in a coastal town.
Feb. 17, 2026
Santa Cruz Surfing Icon Kurt Van Dyke Killed in Costa Rica
The 66-year-old son of legendary California surfing family was reportedly murdered during a robbery in his hotel apartment.
Feb. 17, 2026
Suspect Arrested in Santa Cruz Campsite Shooting
Police say the 45-year-old man is suspected of shooting a victim three times along the San Lorenzo Riverbed.
Feb. 17, 2026
California Surfer Killed in Costa Rica Home Invasion
Kurt Van Dyke, a longtime resident and hotel owner, was found dead in his Caribbean coast home in an apparent robbery
Feb. 17, 2026
American Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Killed At 66
Van Dyke, a Northern California native who owned a hotel in Costa Rica, was found stabbed and strangled in his apartment.
Feb. 17, 2026
California surfer killed in Costa Rica home invasion
Girlfriend zip-tied, authorities say
Feb. 17, 2026
American Surf Legend Killed in Costa Rica Apartment Robbery
Girlfriend survives attack, suspects flee scene in stolen vehicle
Feb. 16, 2026
Santa Cruz Surfer Killed in Costa Rica Attack
Victim's girlfriend says two armed men broke into their home and killed him.
Feb. 16, 2026
Surf Legend from Prominent Santa Cruz Family Killed in Costa Rica Home
Kurt Van Dyke, a well-known surfer and hostel owner, was killed by armed intruders in his Costa Rica residence.
Feb. 16, 2026
US Expat Surfer Found Dead in Costa Rica: Robbery Suspected
Longtime Puerto Viejo business owner Kurt Van Dyke killed in suspected home invasion robbery
Feb. 9, 2026
Parents Arrested After CHP Finds Them Intoxicated with Children in Car on Highway 1
Authorities say the parents were booked on child endangerment charges after the incident on Saturday evening.
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