The search for missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi took a tragic turn when her father, Ryan Kobayashi, was found dead near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 24.
Hannah, 31, had missed a connecting flight from Maui to New York City on November 8 and was last seen on surveillance footage in Los Angeles.
Her family has been in anguish since her disappearance, which worsened with Ryan’s death, later confirmed as suicide.
His sister-in-law, Larie Pidgeon, stated that Ryan had suffered from sleep deprivation and the emotional toll of the search.
The family urges the public to focus on supporting their search for Hannah rather than spreading rumors.
Hannah was last seen on November 11, near LAX and later with an unidentified person.
Authorities continue to investigate her disappearance, and the family remains hopeful for her safe return.
