Major update on missing woman Hannah Kobayashi who drove dad to suicide
Hannah Kobayashi, 30, went missing three weeks ago during a layover at Los Angeles Airport and her father, Ryan Kobayashi, tragically took his own life after she vanished
The missing woman, Hannah Kobayashi, 30, who vanished three weeks ago when on a layover at Los Angeles airport has been found alive and well.
Sadly, due to her disappearance, her heartbroken dad, Ryan, who tirelessly searched for her, took his own life two weeks later.
Around a week ago, security footage revealed she was at the US-Mexico border near Tijuana a day after she went missing.
But tonight, in a sudden update, her family has reported she has been found safe. It is believed she is back in the US after crossing from Mexico, although exact details are unknown.
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A statement reads: "We are incredibly relieved and grateul Hannah has been found safe."
Los Angeles Police Department added: "We are happy to learn Hannah has been found safe. Now we have this new information, this has become a private matter and we will wrap up our investigation."
A statement previously posted on a Facebook page made to help find Hannah previously warned she was "missing and in imminent danger".
The Hawaii native disappeared into downtown Los Angeles and her relatives suspected something terrible had happened as they said at the time Hannah would never miss her flight on purpose.
She had earlier sent a friend a text message saying she had a "spiritual awakening" and was later seen in the company of a mystery man on November 11, days before the CCTV caught her in Mexico.
Speaking on November 26, police in LA stressed they were sure Hannah intended to miss her connection. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said the investigation determined that Hannah's missed connection was intentional.
He said: "On November 15, our missing persons unit assumed investigative responsibility. Detectives have been diligently reviewing video surveillance and employing various investigative techniques to locate Hannah, while her family has continued their personal search efforts."
Ryan took his own life after spending nearly two weeks desperately trying to track down his daughter, dreading the worst.
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