Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old photographer from Hawaii, went missing after missing her flight to New York and getting stuck in Los Angeles. Her sister, Sydni, and their lawyer, Sara Azari, talked about their family’s confusion and worry on NBC News. They said that the police have decided to call Hannah a “voluntary missing person,” meaning they think she left on her own.
Sydni is very worried because Hannah usually stays in touch. A video showed Hannah crossing into Mexico, and police said she looked okay, but her family is not convinced. The lawyer argued that saying someone is missing voluntarily should come after a more thorough search.
Sydni sent a message to Hannah, saying how much she is loved and that her family wants her to come home. The family is still hopeful and thanked the police for their help in finding Hannah. Tragically, while searching for her, Hannah’s dad, Ryan Kobayashi, died by suicide.
If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. You can call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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