Hannah Kobayashi's Disappearance Linked to Mexico Border Crossing and Possible Marriage Scam

The missing Hawaii photographer was last seen crossing into Tijuana after spending a night in Los Angeles with a stranger, as family tensions and unanswered questions persist.

Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old photographer from Hawaii, was last seen crossing into Mexico at Tijuana on November 12, 2024, after spending a night in Los Angeles with a man she met at LAX.
Authorities have cleared the unnamed man of any wrongdoing, corroborating his account through surveillance footage showing the two walking, dining, and sleeping at Union Station before she left alone in the early morning.
Kobayashi's phone was left behind at LAX, and police believe she voluntarily crossed the border, though her family suspects she may have been involved in a green card marriage scam with an Argentinian national.
Family tensions have escalated during the search, with public disputes between relatives and the tragic suicide of Kobayashi's father, who had traveled to Los Angeles to assist in finding her.
While police have ruled out foul play, they continue to seek answers about Kobayashi's motivations and whereabouts, urging her to come forward to share her side of the story.