Kurt Van Dyke slain in Costa Rica; girlfriend survives attack

 American hotel owner Kurt Van Dyke was killed during a robbery at an apartment in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Police say armed suspects tied up his girlfriend, stole valuables, and fled in stolen vehicles. Reports from The Tico Times and Surfer.com confirmed key details. Van Dyke, linked to a historic California surfing family, had lived in Costa Rica for years. American hotel owner Kurt Van Dyke was killed during a robbery at an apartment in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Police say armed suspects tied up his girlfriend, stole valuables, and fled in stolen vehicles. Reports from The Tico Times and Surfer.com confirmed key details. Van Dyke, linked to a historic California surfing family, had lived in Costa Rica for years.