December 13th 2024.
The search efforts for Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi, who had been reported missing, have come to an end. Her family has decided to close the GoFundMe campaign that was set up to support the search after receiving news from Hannah herself that she is safe and sound. The family is offering to reimburse anyone who donated over $46,000 for the search, now that she has been found.
Hannah's family shared that she reached out to them on Wednesday, putting an end to the nationwide search that had been ongoing for a month. The 30-year-old had traveled to Los Angeles on November 8 and unfortunately, missed her connecting flight to New York. Her family became worried when they received strange and concerning messages from her, and then lost all contact with her.
The GoFundMe page that was created to aid in the search had gained over $46,700 in donations, as people expressed their sympathy for Hannah and her family. The family had been going through a double tragedy, with Hannah's father taking his own life while searching for her in Los Angeles. Ryan Kobayashi had been looking for his daughter for 13 days before he tragically passed away.
Hannah's sister, Sydni Kobayashi, announced in an update on the fundraiser that they will no longer be accepting donations and are willing to refund anyone who wishes to claim their money back by December 18th. Sydni expressed the family's immense relief and gratitude for Hannah's safe return. She also shared that the past month has been incredibly difficult for their family and they are thankful for all the support and kindness they received during this time.
The family is now asking for privacy as they go through this ordeal. They have not disclosed where Hannah was found and have stated that they will not be commenting further on the case. One of Hannah's cryptic messages during her disappearance mentioned being tricked into giving away all her funds for someone she thought she loved. Her father's body was found at the bottom of a parking lot at Los Angeles International Airport after 13 days of searching for her.
The Los Angeles police chief had previously stated that CCTV footage showed Hannah crossing the US border into Mexico and had categorized her as a voluntary missing person. The family has not disclosed where Hannah was found or what she was doing. They had been investigating if she was involved in a possible green card marriage scam, but their lawyer clarified that this claim had not been verified. It seems that the public may never know the full story of what happened to Hannah during her disappearance, as her family and the police have decided not to disclose any further information.
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