Kapanlagi.com - The disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii, has shaken many. She was supposed to fly from Los Angeles to New York on Friday (11/8), but her flight landed without her. Now, her family and friends are struggling hard to uncover the mystery behind Hannah's disappearance.
Last seen at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hannah sent suspicious messages before suddenly vanishing. In those messages, deep fear and concern about potential threats she might face were revealed. To this day, her whereabouts remain an unsolved puzzle.
This case has not only drawn the attention of her family but also the public and netizens who empathize with her plight. Various efforts have been made to trace Hannah's last known whereabouts, but so far, the results have been fruitless. Let’s take a look at the complete chronology of the mysterious disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi, which is full of questions.
1. Travel Plan from Hawaii to New York
With enthusiasm and excitement, Hannah Kobayashi left her home in Maui, Hawaii, to meet her family in New York City. She had planned the trip with a connecting flight in Los Angeles, and everything seemed to be going smoothly until she landed at LAX Airport on Friday (8/11).
However, that sweet plan suddenly turned into a nightmare when Hannah never continued her flight to New York. As her aunt, who was waiting faithfully, began to feel anxious, concern grew in the heart of Hannah's mother, Brandi Yee, who found her daughter suddenly out of contact. Hannah, known for always being connected, had now disappeared without a trace since arriving in Los Angeles, leaving a big question mark in her family's mind.
2. Suspicious Messages Sent Before Disappearance
The last messages sent by Hannah to her family were increasingly confusing and added tension to the mystery surrounding her. In the messages, Hannah explicitly expressed her fear and suspicion that she might have fallen victim to a scam.
"She said she was scared and felt like she couldn't go home," revealed her sister, Sydni, in an emotional interview.
She also disclosed that all her money had been handed over to someone she thought she could trust, but now she was worried about the possibility of identity theft. Even more shocking, her sister sensed something was off in those messages, as if it wasn't Hannah, the person her family knew, who was writing them.
3. Last Digital Trace
Hannah's family is tracking her digital footprint to find out her whereabouts, and the last clue leads them to a Nike event she attended at The Grove, Los Angeles, just a few days before her flight.
In a viral video on YouTube, a figure resembling Hannah is seen strolling casually through the crowd, wearing sunglasses and headphones, as if trying to hide her identity. However, the mystery deepens when her digital trail disappears after arriving at LAX; her mobile phone has been inactive since 4:00 PM on Monday (11/11), leaving an unsolved puzzle about where she went next.
4. Investigation
Hannah's family did not remain silent and quickly reported their daughter's disappearance to the authorities. On November 15, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department officially received the missing person report, but by November 19, the search had not yielded significant results.
In the midst of this uncertainty, search groups on social media, particularly on Facebook, are working hard to find clues. They are gathering information from security camera footage around Pico Boulevard and Hill Street, where Hannah was last seen with a mysterious figure.
Nevertheless, the family's hope remains alive, with one member stating, "We just hope someone has seen or has information about Hannah's whereabouts."
5. Attracting Public Attention
The case of Hannah Kobayashi's disappearance has captured public attention, especially among netizens who enthusiastically use the hashtag #FindHannah to raise awareness about her search. Various parties have even offered rewards for information that could uncover her whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Hannah's family continues to hope for a miracle that could bring their daughter home safely. "Hannah is a spirited woman, and we want her to know that she is not alone," said her aunt, Geordan Montalvo, emphasizing how the support from the community has been a source of strength for them during this hopeful situation.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.