Search for Missing Woman Hannah Kobayashi Intensifies After Father’s Tragic Death

Ryan Kobayashi, who had been searching for his missing daughter in Los Angeles, died by suicide, compounding the family's grief as the investigation continues.

Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old photographer from Hawaii, disappeared after failing to board her connecting flight at LAX on November 8 during a trip to New York.
Her father, Ryan Kobayashi, traveled to Los Angeles to aid in the search but died by suicide on November 24 after nearly two weeks of searching for his daughter.
Surveillance footage and sightings placed Hannah at locations across Los Angeles, including a bookstore, a Nike event, and a Metro station, though her current whereabouts remain unknown.
Hannah sent alarming messages to friends and family before vanishing, claiming her identity and funds had been stolen and expressing fear for her safety.
The Kobayashi family continues to urge the public for help, emphasizing that Hannah is believed to be in imminent danger and the search remains urgent.