“Tragic Twist: Father of Disappeared Woman Discovered Dead, Sparking Investigation into Alarming Final Messages”
In a heartbreaking twist of fate, the search for a missing woman took a devastating turn this past weekend. Ryan Kobayashi, a father fueled by love and desperation, tragically lost his life while in Los Angeles looking for his daughter, Hannah, who vanished after a flight connection from Maui to New York. Missing since November 8, 31-year-old Hannah was last seen at LAX, and her father, determined to find her, scoured the city day after day, distributing flyers in hopes of uncovering any leads. What drove Ryan to this heartbreaking end? Could it be the unbearable weight of uncertainty and grief in the face of ongoing despair? As the family navigates this unimaginable tragedy, the community is called to rally around them in support. This story serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the depths of a parent’s love. For more information on this tragic case, you can LEARN MORE.
The father of a missing woman has been found dead after flying to Los Angeles to help look for her.
Hannah Kobayashi disappeared on 8 November when she missed her connected flight to New York from Maui, Hawaii, at LAX Airport.
The 31-year-old photographer was on the same flight as her ex-boyfriend, who bought the pair of tickets before they broke up, and as he continued to New York, she did not come with him.
Since her family reported her as missing on 10 November, she has not been heard from, but now, two weeks on, her father has been found dead.
Ryan Kobayashi has been found dead after flying out to LA to look for his daughter (ABC 7)
After he flew out himself to help with the search, Ryan Kobayashi, 58, was found dead at the bottom of a car park at LAX airport at approximately 4am on Sunday, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Though a coroner confirmed the father’s death, the official cause has not yet been confirmed.
He had been searching for his daughter for almost two weeks, and was reportedly seen on Friday, handing out flyers to Los Angeles residents, asking for any information on his daughter.
Following his death, the Kobayashi family released a statement, saying: “The Kobayashi family endured a devastating tragedy today. After tirelessly searching throughout Los Angeles for 13 days, Hannah’s father, Ryan Kobayashi, tragically took his own life. This loss has compounded the family’s suffering immeasurably.
“What the family needs most in this difficult time is for all communities to rally around them with support, compassion, and prayers. Please be considerate with your comments and posts.
“The trauma they are enduring is profound, and they now face the additional burden of grieving the loss of their family’s pillar and navigating next steps.”
Hannah was last seen over two weeks ago (Facebook)
Hannah’s aunt, Larie Pidgeon, spoke to the New York Post, last week, where she explained that the footage had caused ‘major alarm’ for Hannah’s loved ones and also ‘kind of solidified the family’s suspicion that something has been awry’.
“It has made us extremely worried,” Larie said.
The relative also further explained to KTLA 5: “She is not safe, and she is not alone.”
The development has only heightened the growing fears of Hannah’s family, as she had also sent a series of concerning texts to people, such as her ex-boyfriend before vanishing.
In one message to a friend, the missing Maui woman said she had ‘got tricked into pretty much giving away all my funds’.
More to follow.
