Hannah Kobayashi returns to US after missing for weeks, but her disappearance remains a mystery
Live MintHannah Kobayashi, the 23-year-old Maui woman whose sudden disappearance last month sparked a widespread search, has returned safely to the United States after a journey through Mexico. Thank you for your understanding.” Timeline of events Kobayashi, an aspiring photographer, had traveled to Los Angeles International Airport on November 8 en route to New York City for a new job and to visit family. Case closure by LAPD The Los Angeles Police Department expressed relief at Kobayashi’s identification by her family, and concluded its investigation into the disappearance. Now that we have this new information, this has become a private matter, and we will wrap up our investigation.” Family’s emotional struggles In a Facebook post on December 12, Kobayashi’s sister, Sydni, confirmed her safety but noted that the family had only phone contact to verify her well-being, with her exact location remaining unclear.