Who was Hannah Kobayashi’s father Ryan? Missing traveler’s dad found dead in parking lot

THE case surrounding missing Hannah Kobayashi took a tragic turn after her father was found dead.

Hannah’s father journeyed from Hawaii to the United States in search of her. Unfortunately, the police later confirmed his passing while he was in Los Angeles. Fortunately, Hannah has been located safe and sound.

Ryan Kobayashi was tragically been found dead
Ryan Kobayashi was tragically been found dead
Hannah has now been found after going missing
Hannah has now been found after going missingCredit: Instagram/midorieve

Hailing from Hawaii, Hannah Kobayashi went missing after she embarked on a trip of a lifetime.

Scheduled to go to New York on a bucket list trip, the traveler never made her connecting flight to the city when she stopped in Los Angeles.

She traveled to LAX from the island of Maui on November 8, 2024.

That would’ve seen her land at JFK airport on the morning of November 9, 2024, but she wasn’t on the plane.

Family members and friends had grown concerned for Hannah when they received a string of cryptic texts from her phone.

Hannah’s mom, Brandi Yee, messaged her daughter to see if she’d landed in New York, but in return received a two-word message saying only “Not yet”.

Dad searches for Hannah

A massive search for Hannah was launched.

After she vanished her father Ryan Kobayashi then travelled to LA to try and find her.

Upon his daughter’s disappearance, he shared, “Everything feels like a blur because I have not been able to sleep well since I received the news. I am extremely worried and concerned.”

Ryan, spent almost two weeks searching in the wrong city.

Missing Hannah Kobayashi’s family says ‘cops didn’t question them for 11 days and she was paranoid before disappearance’

Her family was desperate for information, worried Hannah had been kidnapped or even sex trafficked.

Ryan tirelessly combed through various areas in Los Angeles during his distressing search, including notoriously dangerous locations like Skid Row, as reported by Hannah’s aunt, Larie Pidgeon.

“Imagine looking in places like Skid Row, picturing his daughter being sex trafficked, not getting sleep,” she told the New York Post.

“He just broke.”

Hannah's dad went to LA to search for her
Hannah’s dad went to LA to search for herCredit: Instagram/midorieve

Sad death

On November 25, 2024, police confirmed Ryan had tragically been found dead.

Hannah’s dad was 58 years old at the time of his passing.

His body was discovered in a car park near Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and was found two weeks after his daughter left Hawaii.

Police confirmed that Ryan had taken his own life.

Hannah is found

On December 12, 2024, Hannah’s family confirmed she had been found safe after she crossed into Mexico on November 12, 2024.

“We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe,” her family confirmed on Wednesday.

“This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family, and we kindly ask for privacy as we take the time to heal and process everything we have been through.

“We want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during this difficult time. Your kindness and concern have meant the world to us.”

Sara Azari, the family’s attorney, did not confirm where Hannah was found or why she traveled to Mexico and has not responded to a request for comment from The U.S. Sun.

It’s unclear whether she has learned of her dad’s death at this time.

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