The family of 30-year-old Hannah Kobayashi is unsatisfied with the police conclusion that she is a “voluntary missing person.” Hannah disappeared after landing in Los Angeles and missing her connecting flight to New York City. Police Chief Jim McDonnell stated that Hannah was seen crossing into Mexico alone, leading to the conclusion that she voluntarily detached with no foul play suspected. However, family members were not shown the video evidence and believe more investigation is needed before reaching such a conclusion. Concerns about human trafficking have been raised, although police do not suspect it. The family is organizing supporters to search for Hannah in Mexico and is urging her to reach out. Hannah’s last messages were described as alarming, and she was seen in security footage with an unknown man. Despite the police’s conclusion, the family remains committed to finding her and ensuring her safety. Hannah’s father died by suicide during the search efforts, adding to the family’s challenges. The family has urged law enforcement and the public to focus on finding Hannah and to refrain from making speculative conclusions. If anyone is in crisis, resources such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are available for support.
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