Missing Woman’s Video Shows Her Crossing Border into Mexico
Law enforcement sources have revealed that a video shows Hannah Kobayashi, the 30-year-old woman from Hawaii who vanished last month after landing at LAX, crossing the border into Mexico.
No Evidence of Foul Play
The sources said there was no evidence of foul play in her disappearance, and added that detectives still hoped Kobayashi would get in touch with authorities so they could confirm she’s safe and traveling of her own free will.
Border Security Video
Investigators said border security video showed Kobayashi leaving the United States near Tijuana between November 12 and 13, a day or so after members of her family said they had last heard from her via text message.
Search Efforts Continue
There have been no confirmed communications with her since then, and authorities said they suspect Kobayashi may have left her cellphone somewhere in Los Angeles.
LAPD Chief’s Initial Findings
Last week, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell repeated publicly the department’s initial findings in its search for Kobayashi, saying that it appeared she chose to remain in Los Angeles on November 8 after her flight from Hawaii landed at LAX, and she failed to board the flight for the next leg of her planned trip to New York.
Family Concerns
However, members of Kobayashi’s family, who had been posting updates on a Facebook page, complained they were not contacted by the LAPD prior to McDonnell’s statement. The Facebook page was taken down.
Traumatic Discovery
On Sunday, November 24, police said they found Kobayashi’s father, Ryan, dead by suicide near LAX, after he had traveled to Los Angeles from Hawaii to assist in the search efforts. Ryan Kobayashi was 58 and died as the result of multiple blunt force traumatic injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Last Contact
Hannah Kobayashi’s family said it last had contact with her around Sunday, November 10 when she said she had returned to LAX to try to get on another flight to New York, and family members characterized some of the text messages as “strange” before losing contact.
Conclusion
The disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi remains a mystery, with law enforcement sources revealing that a video shows her crossing the border into Mexico. Despite the lack of evidence of foul play, detectives continue to search for Kobayashi and hope she will come forward to confirm her safety and whereabouts.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Hannah Kobayashi?
A: Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii, disappeared after landing at LAX last month. A video shows her crossing the border into Mexico, but authorities have no evidence of foul play and are still searching for her.
Q: How did the search efforts begin?
A: The search efforts began when Kobayashi’s family reported her missing after losing contact with her. Investigators traced her movements and found security video showing her at a Metro train station near Crypto.com Arena.
Q: What was the LAPD’s initial finding?
A: The LAPD’s initial finding was that Kobayashi chose to remain in Los Angeles on November 8 after her flight from Hawaii landed at LAX, and she failed to board the flight for the next leg of her planned trip to New York.
Q: What happened to Kobayashi’s father?
A: Kobayashi’s father, Ryan, was found dead by suicide near LAX on November 24, after he had traveled to Los Angeles from Hawaii to assist in the search efforts.
Q: Is the investigation ongoing?
A: Yes, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to search for Kobayashi and hope she will come forward to confirm her safety and whereabouts.
