BIZARRE TWIST: Father Visiting California in Search of His Missing Daughter Found Dead
A desperate father searching for his missing daughter in LA tragically ends his own life, compounding an already devastating family ordeal. đ #News #LosAngelesCA #California #MissingPerson
LOS ANGELES, CA – The search for missing woman Hannah Kobayashi took a heartbreaking turn early Sunday morning when her father, Ryan Kobayashi, was found dead near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Ryan had been in Los Angeles for over two weeks, desperately searching for his 30-year-old daughter, who vanished after missing a connecting flight to New York. His tragic death, following a jump from a parking structure, has intensified the family’s grief as they continue to seek answers. Read out previous reporting on Hannah’s case here: The Chilling Last Texts From Missing Woman May Offer Clues in Search for Hannah Kobayashi.
Hannahâs Disappearance and the Growing Concerns
Hannah Kobayashi, who traveled from Maui to Los Angeles on November 8 for a âbucket listâ trip to New York, lost contact with her family shortly after arriving at LAX. She missed her connecting flight to New York despite having landed at the airport. Surveillance footage confirmed she arrived at LAX, but she failed to board her next flight 42 minutes later.
Her family grew concerned when they received a series of disturbing, cryptic messages from Hannah. These included a text to a friend stating that she had âgot tricked into pretty much giving away all my fundsâ and another claiming she had been manipulated by someone she thought she loved.
In a more alarming message, she wrote, âDeep Hackers wiped my identity, stole all of my funds, & have had me on a mind fâk since Friday.â
Her aunt, Larie Pidgeon, shared her concerns, saying the messages were completely uncharacteristic of Hannah: âShe mentioned feeling scared, and that someone might be trying to steal her money and identity.â
The last known communication from Hannah came on November 11 when her phone was switched off. Prior to that, footage placed her at various locations in Los Angeles, including the Grove shopping center and near the LAX metro station. The family filed a missing persons report with the LAPD, LAX authorities, and the FBI, hoping to find clues to her whereabouts.
Ryan Kobayashiâs Final Days
While still desperately searching for his daughter, Ryan Kobayashi spoke to KTLA on Monday, expressing his longing to hear from Hannah. âI miss her,â he said. âJust want her to know that, and just want her to reach out â anything.â His efforts to find his daughter included days of searching across Los Angeles, but the emotional toll was too much for him.
On Sunday, November 24, Ryanâs life came to a tragic end when he was found dead near LAX after jumping from a parking structure around 4 a.m. A statement from the RAD Movement, a nonprofit organization assisting in the search, confirmed his death, expressing profound sorrow for the family: âAfter tirelessly searching throughout Los Angeles for 13 days, Hannahâs father, Ryan Kobayashi, tragically took his own life. This loss has compounded the familyâs suffering immeasurably.â
The family has requested privacy during this incredibly difficult time and has urged the public to continue focusing on the search for Hannah.
The Ongoing Search for Hannah
Despite the heartbreak of losing Ryan, the search for Hannah continues. Authorities, including the LAPD and FBI, remain involved, and the Kobayashi family is determined to locate their loved one. Hannah is described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, fair skin, and freckles. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
If you or someone you know is struggling with similar issues, support is available. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting 741741.
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