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In recent weeks, you’ve no doubt been exposed to various updates regarding the investigation into the disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi. Most recently, at least as of this writing, authorities provided an update, noting that the Hawaii woman’s case was now being considered an example of a “voluntary missing person.” Kobayashi’s family, however, has disputed certain aspects of the law enforcement response.
Below, we take a closer look at the larger case, starting with what’s believed to have transpired in November of this year.
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Who is Hannah Kobayashi?
Hannah Kobayashi is described in reports as a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii. Originally based in Maui, Kobayashi is said to be a photographer and DJ. An ex-boyfriend had the same travel plans as her in early November, with the two reportedly opting to keep their nonrefundable flights as scheduled despite the split. That same month, she was widely reported to have gone missing after missing a plane to New York.
What happened?
On Dec. 2, the Los Angeles Police Department provided an in-depth statement to the press detailing what their investigation has found thus far. Per the department, its Missing Persons Unit has been looking into Kobayashi’s whereabouts since November, finding that the woman did indeed fail to board a previously planned flight to New York from Los Angeles.
Police added that while Kobayashi’s luggage was checked through to New York from Los Angeles, she ultimately had the bag returned to LAX, with subsequently reviewed surveillance video showing that she picked it up on Nov. 11. Later that month, an extensive search had been initiated, with a focus on the Los Angeles area.
How did her father die?
By late November, it had been reported that 58-year-old Ryan Kobayashi, Hannah’s father, was dead. Per a Los Angeles Times report, his body was discovered in a parking lot near LAX. The death was said to be “an apparent suicide.”
Ryan had made a trip to the LA area as part of the search for his daughter. Per a separate report from BBC News, the local coroner ruled the death as suicide, citing “multiple blunt force traumatic injuries” to the body.
What have police said?
“Our priority is ensuring Ms. Kobayashi’s safety and well-being,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said in a press release issued in early December. “We urge Ms. Kobayashi to contact her family, law enforcement or personnel at the US Embassy to let us know she is safe. She has the right to privacy, and we respect her choices, but we also understand the concern her loved ones feel. A simple message could reassure those who care about her.”
Despite speculation from the public, police say, there is no evidence that “human trafficking or foul play” was involved. Instead, here’s a summary of what police say happened: After picking up her luggage at LAX, Kobayashi bought a bus ticket for a location near the Mexico border. Once there, as seen in surveillance video (according to police), she crossed the border “on foot.” She was alone at the time, police added, noting that the case had been newly reclassified as a “voluntary missing person” case, meaning there was no “concrete evidence” of any foul play.
Has the family spoken out?
As noted above, Kobayashi’s family has not been in total alignment with the statements shard by investigating authorities. Early into the case, the family reported having received texts from Kobayashi’s phone they described as being concerning in nature.
More recently, per a report from NBC News, Sydni Kobayashi, Hannah’s sister, has expressed disbelief in response to the latest police statement. In an interview alongside an attorney, she questioned the “voluntary” description given by police for her sister’s missing status, alleging that the family had not seen the surveillance footage being cited. Meanwhile, the family at large said in a statement that the search was “far from over.”
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In recent weeks, you’ve no doubt been exposed to various updates regarding the investigation into the disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi. Most recently, at least as of this writing, authorities provided an update, noting that the Hawaii woman’s case was now being considered an example of a “voluntary missing person.” Kobayashi’s family, however, has disputed certain aspects of the law enforcement response.
Below, we take a closer look at the larger case, starting with what’s believed to have transpired in November of this year.
Who is Hannah Kobayashi?
Hannah Kobayashi is described in reports as a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii. Originally based in Maui, Kobayashi is said to be a photographer and DJ. An ex-boyfriend had the same travel plans as her in early November, with the two reportedly opting to keep their nonrefundable flights as scheduled despite the split. That same month, she was widely reported to have gone missing after missing a plane to New York.
What happened?
On Dec. 2, the Los Angeles Police Department provided an in-depth statement to the press detailing what their investigation has found thus far. Per the department, its Missing Persons Unit has been looking into Kobayashi’s whereabouts since November, finding that the woman did indeed fail to board a previously planned flight to New York from Los Angeles.
Police added that while Kobayashi’s luggage was checked through to New York from Los Angeles, she ultimately had the bag returned to LAX, with subsequently reviewed surveillance video showing that she picked it up on Nov. 11. Later that month, an extensive search had been initiated, with a focus on the Los Angeles area.
How did her father die?
By late November, it had been reported that 58-year-old Ryan Kobayashi, Hannah’s father, was dead. Per a Los Angeles Times report, his body was discovered in a parking lot near LAX. The death was said to be “an apparent suicide.”
Ryan had made a trip to the LA area as part of the search for his daughter. Per a separate report from BBC News, the local coroner ruled the death as suicide, citing “multiple blunt force traumatic injuries” to the body.
What have police said?
“Our priority is ensuring Ms. Kobayashi’s safety and well-being,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said in a press release issued in early December. “We urge Ms. Kobayashi to contact her family, law enforcement or personnel at the US Embassy to let us know she is safe. She has the right to privacy, and we respect her choices, but we also understand the concern her loved ones feel. A simple message could reassure those who care about her.”
Despite speculation from the public, police say, there is no evidence that “human trafficking or foul play” was involved. Instead, here’s a summary of what police say happened: After picking up her luggage at LAX, Kobayashi bought a bus ticket for a location near the Mexico border. Once there, as seen in surveillance video (according to police), she crossed the border “on foot.” She was alone at the time, police added, noting that the case had been newly reclassified as a “voluntary missing person” case, meaning there was no “concrete evidence” of any foul play.
Has the family spoken out?
As noted above, Kobayashi’s family has not been in total alignment with the statements shard by investigating authorities. Early into the case, the family reported having received texts from Kobayashi’s phone they described as being concerning in nature.
More recently, per a report from NBC News, Sydni Kobayashi, Hannah’s sister, has expressed disbelief in response to the latest police statement. In an interview alongside an attorney, she questioned the “voluntary” description given by police for her sister’s missing status, alleging that the family had not seen the surveillance footage being cited. Meanwhile, the family at large said in a statement that the search was “far from over.”
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