Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaiian woman who was at the center of a missing persons investigation in Southern California before authorities said she voluntarily entered Mexico, has been found safe, her family announced Wednesday.
In a short statement, her mother and sister did not say when or where Kobayashi, 30, was found. They thanked those who helped and said they were grateful they were able to locate her.
“This past month has been an unimaginable challenge for our family. We ask for privacy as we take time to heal and process all that we have been through,” the statement said. Ta.
Kobayashi’s family announced last week that they are investigating whether she may have been involved in green card marriage fraud. A report in Los Angeles Magazine said she may have been involved in immigration fraud, but the family’s attorney said he could not confirm any information about a possible “secret marriage” and did not draw any conclusions. He urged people to avoid rushing. .
Kobayashi’s father died by suicide on November 24, after the family went to Los Angeles to search for him last month.
Kobayashi, an aspiring artist, was scheduled to arrive at Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 8 on a connecting flight to New York City, where he planned to visit the Museum of Modern Art, his family said.
Her aunt said she disappeared five days later after missing a connecting flight and sending messages to her family suggesting she was scared and that someone was trying to steal her money or identity. It has been reported.
Los Angeles police discovered a video showing Kobayashi entering Mexico via the San Diego land port on Nov. 12.
Police officials said Kobayashi intentionally missed the flight and there was no evidence of human trafficking or criminal activity.
After reviewing her social media accounts, investigators believed there were “desires and posts that are common to individuals who have a desire to disconnect from their cell phones,” said Douglas Oldfield of the police department’s missing persons unit. the police lieutenant said. person unit.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or live chat at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.
