The sister of missing 30-year-old Hannah Kobayashi expressed dissatisfaction with the police conclusion that Hannah is a voluntary missing person. Police Chief Jim McDonnell stated that Hannah was seen crossing into Mexico alone on November 12th and classified the case as voluntary detachment with no foul play. Family lawyer Sara Azari and Sydni Kobayashi questioned how police could reach such a conclusion without involving the family, who fear Hannah may be a victim of human trafficking. The family plans to send supporters to search for Hannah in Mexico and are urging her to reach out. The family expressed gratitude to the police and stated that they will continue the search to ensure Hannah’s safety. McDonnell urged Hannah to contact her loved ones and assured her privacy will be respected. Hannah had sent alarming messages to her family before going missing and was seen with an unknown man in Los Angeles. She was last seen crossing into Mexico on November 12th and has not been spotted since. The family timeline on Facebook indicates that the family reported her missing on November 13th. Despite McDonnell’s statement that Hannah voluntarily disconnected from her everyday world, the family is determined to find her and ensure her safety. Hannah’s father, who was involved in the search efforts, died by suicide near Los Angeles International Airport. Relatives and supporters have paused their search efforts on Facebook due to attacks and threats, but remain committed to finding Hannah.
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