Father of woman who went missing on vacation found dead while searching for daughter – US News

Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide that some readers may find disturbing.

The father of missing Hannah Kobayashi was found dead less than a month after a desperate search for his daughter.

Ryan Kobayashi arrived Los Angeles where his 30-year-old daughter was last seen after she missed her connecting flight to New York, where she was scheduled to meet her family on November 8 – after flying from Maui, Hawaii.

Aspiring photographer She is believed to have texted her friend saying she had a “spiritual awakening” and decided to leave LAX airport for Californian city.

Hannah was later spotted with an unknown man, and three days later, on November 11, her family received text messages from her explaining that someone was trying to steal her identity.

Her family has not heard from her since then, although she was spotted boarding the subway at Pico station, about 10 miles from the airport, on November 11.

Now tragic Los Angeles Police The department confirmed that her father Ryan was found dead in an apparent suicide while searching for his daughter in Los Angeles at around 4am yesterday (November 24).

A few days before her death, the 58-year-old was handing out leaflets about missing people and he spoke Down DailyMail.com.

He said: “We will do everything we can until we find her. We just need to spread the word about her.

“He is a wonderful person who brings joy to many people.”

Hannah, who is still missing, was last seen wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt, a green backpack and black leggings.

Non-profit organization RAD Movement, which helps find missing people in… US and worked with Ryan to find Hannah, released a statement from their immediate family.

It read: “The family of Hannah Kobayashi is urgently appealing to the public to continue to focus on the search for her. Hannah is still missing and believed to be in immediate danger. Everyone should remain vigilant in their efforts to find Hanna.

“The Kobayashi family experienced a devastating tragedy today. After 13 days of tireless searching in Los Angeles, Hannah’s father, Ryan Kobayashi, tragically took his own life life. This loss immeasurably increased the family’s suffering.

“What the family needs most at this difficult time is for all communities to rally around them with support, compassion and prayers. Please approach your comments and posts carefully. The trauma they endure is profound, and they now face the added burden of mourning the loss of a pillar of family and taking the next steps.”

It continued: “We kindly ask that the family’s privacy be respected during this period. Please refrain from contacting any family member, regardless of any previous connections you may have. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated. Give them space to grieve and get over this significant loss.

“I reiterate the family’s wish that the public’s focus will be on finding and safely recovering Hannah. If you see Hannah, call 911 immediately. Please take a photo if possible. Your quick action is crucial. If you can safely observe her until law enforcement arrives, please do so.”

He added: “Per the family’s wishes, all information, tips and media inquiries should be directed by text to (619) 904-0840 or email to (email protected).

“The family would like to make it clear that if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, they want to encourage you to contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988.”

If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available through Mental Health America. Call or text 988 or talk 988lifeline.org. You can also contact the crisis hotline by texting MHA to 741741.

If you or someone you know needs mental health help right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The hotline is a free and confidential crisis hotline, available to anyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.