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Hannah Kobayashi // 456 (Happening Now)

2024/11/23
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Key Insights

Why did Hannah Kobayashi miss her connecting flight in Los Angeles?

Hannah missed her connecting flight due to a tight layover of only 35 minutes at LAX, which is a large airport requiring significant time to navigate between terminals.

What was Hannah Kobayashi's plan for her trip to New York?

Hannah planned to visit family, attend concerts, and explore the art scene in New York, including a concert photography gig in Brooklyn.

How did Hannah Kobayashi's trip to New York change after her breakup?

Despite breaking up with her boyfriend, they decided to still take the trip separately, maintaining the same flights and activities as originally planned.

What was the significance of the Grove in Hannah Kobayashi's disappearance?

Hannah was seen at the Grove, a high-end shopping mall in Los Angeles, on November 9th, where she was spotted at Tashin Books and later made Venmo payments to two individuals.

What do the Venmo transactions reveal about Hannah Kobayashi's activities?

Hannah made two Venmo payments on November 9th: one to Veronica Almondarez with a bow and arrow emoji and another to Jonathan Taylor with the word 'reading,' indicating she may have participated in a psychic reading event.

What was the last known sighting of Hannah Kobayashi?

Hannah was last seen on November 11th at 10:03 p.m. near the Pico Metro Station in downtown Los Angeles, accompanied by an unknown individual.

Why do Hannah Kobayashi's family believe she is in danger?

Her family believes she is in danger based on strange text messages she sent, her appearance in surveillance footage with an unknown person, and her apparent disorientation and fear expressed in those messages.

What assistance is being provided in the search for Hannah Kobayashi?

The Rad Movement, a non-profit organization, is assisting in the search, focusing on areas like downtown LA, Skid Row, and Compton.

What are the key details of Hannah Kobayashi's appearance?

Hannah is 31 years old, 5'10" tall, weighs around 140 pounds, has long brown hair, and hazel eyes.

How can the public help in the search for Hannah Kobayashi?

The public can help by sharing her story on social media, donating to the GoFundMe campaign to support the search efforts, and contacting the Los Angeles Police Department or Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers with any information.

Chapters

The hosts introduce the case of Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old Maui woman who went missing in Los Angeles after missing her connecting flight to New York. They emphasize the urgency of the situation and the importance of spreading the word to help find her.
  • Hannah Kobayashi missed her connecting flight in Los Angeles.
  • She was last seen around the city and at LAX.
  • Her family received strange text messages from her, indicating she might be in danger.

Shownotes Transcript

On Friday, November 8, 2024, a 30-year-old Maui woman on her way to New York missed her connecting flight in Los Angeles. While attempting to get on a standby flight for the weekend, she ventured out into Los Angeles, having been spotted around the city. But when Monday arrived, her family received some strange text messages from her before she was caught on surveillance footage with an unknown man Downtown. Her family is adamant that she is in danger, as she hasn't been heard from since.

GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4fmxej-support-the-search-for-hannah-kobayashi)

If you have ANY information regarding her whereabouts, PLEASE contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go to lacrimestoppers.org.

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