On November 8, 2024, 30-year-old Hannah Kobayashi from Maui, Hawaii, arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during a layover en route to New York City. For reasons that remain unclear, she missed her connecting flight and left the airport. In the days that followed, Hannah was seen at various locations in Los Angeles, including The Grove shopping center, where she attended a Nike event on November 10.
Communication with her family became increasingly concerning.
On November 11, Hannah sent cryptic messages expressing fear that someone was attempting to steal her identity and funds. That same day, surveillance footage captured her at the Pico Metro Station in downtown Los Angeles, accompanied by an unidentified individual.
Tragically, on November 24, Hannah's father, Ryan, who had traveled from Hawaii to assist in the search for his daughter, was found dead near LAX in an apparent suicide.
The investigation took a significant turn when, on December 2, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced that Hannah had been seen on surveillance footage crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Tijuana on November 12. She appeared to be alone and unharmed, leading authorities to classify her as a voluntary missing person.
Further developments emerged in December, suggesting Hannah's possible involvement in a green card marriage scam. Documents found at her residence indicated she may have entered into a marriage with an Argentinian man to facilitate his U.S. residency, potentially orchestrated by a former partner. These findings prompted investigations by both the FBI and LAPD.
On December 11, the LAPD reported that Hannah had been found alive. She returned to the United States on December 15, bringing closure to a case that had garnered significant public attention. Her family expressed immense relief and gratitude for the support received during the ordeal, requesting privacy as they process the events. Last Seen: Nov 11, 2024
