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30-Year-Old Hannah Kobayashi, Missing Since November, Found Safe in Mexico

Dec 12, 2024, 09:38 AM

Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Maui, who had been missing since November after landing in Los Angeles, has been found safe, her family announced. Kobayashi, who was last seen crossing into Mexico on November 12, had missed a connecting flight to New York on November 8. Her disappearance led to a widespread search, with her family reporting her missing on November 11 after receiving strange and alarming text messages. Her father, Ryan Kobayashi, who traveled to Los Angeles to search for her, was found dead near Los Angeles International Airport on November 24, with the cause of death determined to be suicide. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) had initially classified her as a voluntary missing person, stating she had crossed into Mexico of her own accord. Kobayashi's family expressed their relief and gratitude upon her safe return, asking for privacy to heal and process the ordeal. They also thanked everyone who supported them during this difficult time.