Father of woman who disappeared on vacation and was tragically found dead after search for daughter – US News

Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide that some readers may find distressing.

The father of missing Hannah Kobayashi has been found dead less than a month after his desperate search for his daughter.

Ryan Kobayashi had flown in Los Angeles where his 30-year-old daughter was last seen after missing a connecting flight to New York City, where she was due to meet her family on November 8 – after departing Maui, Hawaii.

The aspirant photographer It is believed she sent her friend a text saying she had a “spiritual awakening” and decided to leave LAX airport and travel to the US. Californian city.

Hannah was later spotted with an unknown man and three days later, on November 11, her family received text messages from her explaining that someone was trying to steal her identity.

Her family has not heard from her since, although she was seen boarding the subway at Pico Station, about 10 miles from the airport, around 10 p.m. on November 11.

Hannah Kobayashi pictured on CCTV while at LAX Airport on November 8 (Missing People In America/Facebook)

Now, tragically, Los Angeles Police The department has confirmed that her father Ryan was found dead around 4am yesterday (November 24) in an apparent suicide while searching for his daughter in Los Angeles.

Just days before his death, the 58-year-old was seen handing out missing persons flyers and speaking Unpleasant DailyMail.com.

He said: “We will do everything we can until we find her. We just need to spread the word about her.

“She is an amazing person who brings joy to so many people.”

Ryan Kobayashi spoke candidly about his daughter before he tragically died days later (KCAL News)

Hannah, who is still missing, was last seen wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt, green backpack and black leggings.

Her aunt Geordan Montalvo and uncle Bob explained to the outlet how they would meet her at the airport New York

Bob said, “She’s really great. She has a great spirit. She’s artistic and loving.”

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