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Hannah Kobayashi Speaks Out 6 Months After Disappearance, Father's Death
- Hannah Kobayashi, a 31-year-old woman from Hawaii, disappeared in Los Angeles on November 8, 2024, while traveling to New York City.
- Her disappearance followed a missed connecting flight, and police later determined she voluntarily crossed into Mexico based on surveillance footage.
- Kobayashi resurfaced in Mexico about a month later and returned to the U.S. On December 15, during which her father, Ryan Kobayashi, died by suicide while searching for her.
- In May 2025, Kobayashi spoke on social media about her pain and loss, thanked those who aided in the search, and asked for privacy and respect for herself and her family during this difficult time.
- Her case closed after her return, highlighting challenges in understanding voluntary disappearances and the need for compassion amid public speculation.
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Hannah Kobayashi speaks out 6 months after disappearance, father's death
By ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story MAUI, Hawaii (KITV) — The Maui woman who went missing nearly six months ago and made national headlines broke her silence on her widely publicized, weeks-long disappearance. 31-year-old Hannah Kobayashi posted a video on Instagram earlier this month thanking those who looked for her and seemingly alluded to the death of her father, Ryan Kobayashi, who reportedly died by suicide amid se…
Maui woman breaks silence on her disappearance | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman who went missing from Los Angeles International Airport in November, kicking off an international search before resurfacing in Mexico a month later, spoke out on social media this week about her “loss, pain and suffering.”
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union-bulletin.comHannah Kobayashi breaks silence after her disappearance and father’s suicide
Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman who went missing from Los Angeles International Airport in November, kicking off an international search before resurfacing in Mexico a month later, spoke out on social media this week about her “loss, pain and suffering.”
'Every day is such a gift': Hannah Kobayashi speaks six months after she disappeared
In a poignant and unexpected moment, Hannah Kobayashi, the 30-year-old Hawaiian woman whose missing persons case captivated the world last November, broke her silence with a now-deleted Instagram post. The message, reading “Every day is such a gift,” resonated deeply with followers and reignited discussions about her disappearance and the tragic events that followed. The post was deleted, but according to several reports, Kobayashi added, “espe…
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