Authorities have said that last month, a 30-year-old Hawaiian woman reported missing in Los Angeles vanished last spotted safely crossing the southern US border into Mexico. On Monday, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released an update stating that Hannah Kobayashi was seen on CCTV traveling into Mexico from Los Angeles following her deliberate missing her connecting trip to New York.
Why Did She Travel Across Borders and Distance From Connection?
Officials said Kobayashi seemed safe in the video taken by US immigration officials and classified her as a “voluntarily missing person” during a press briefing. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell answered worries by saying:
“There is no evidence the investigation turned up indicating Kobayashi is the victim of foul play or trafficked. She is not a suspect in any kind of criminal conduct either. Furthermore noticed by the researchers was Kobayashi’s apparent wish to distance herself from modern connectivity before leaving Maui.”
He said, “We have essentially done everything we could at this point. She left her own country and is now in another.”
According to Kobayashi, her family was alarmed when she sent cryptic and odd letters about her money and identity being stolen. She vanished entirely on November 12 after missing since November 8 and had been seen in several parts of Los Angeles.
What Does the Family Say About the Police's Findings?
Kobayashi’s family still cares about her safety and questions the LAPD’s claims that she intentionally missed her trip. Her sister expressed annoyance in a statement about the absence of official contact over some vital information: “The lack of communication surrounding some important elements has left us feeling excluded from perhaps crucial developments. Still, we are hopeful and positive that the Los Angeles Police Department is doing all within their ability to help us find Hannah.”
What happened to the father during the search?
On November 24, Hannah’s father—who had flown to California to help search for his daughter—died by suicide close to Los Angeles International Airport, so transforming the family’s misery.
The LA County coroner’s office said the 58-year-old died from several blunt-force traumatic injuries. His passing has given the family’s continuous quest still another degree of heartache.
Regarding closure, what are the next steps?
Hannah Kobayishi’s family is worried about her well-being and keeps looking for answers even though the LAPD has said her disappearance is voluntary and closed their active search.
Her case raises issues regarding personal independence and the difficulties in juggling such liberty with the worries of loved ones. Her sister finished her remarks by restating their commitment to locating her as the family clung to hope:
“We won’t stop until we know Hannah is safe.”
