Missing Hannah Kobayashi’s dad Ryan, 58, found dead in parking lot as search for daughter takes tragic turn
THE dad of missing traveler Hannah Kobayashi has been found dead, cops have said.
Officers in Los Angeles revealed Ryan Kobayashi’s body was found in a parking lot early on Sunday morning - weeks after his daughter was reported missing.
Ryan’s death comes weeks after Hannah, 30, left her native Hawaii to embark upon a bucket-list trip to New York.
Ryan had recently traveled to Los Angeles to help look for her, KTLA reported.
A family statement, seen by The U.S. Sun, has been shared on a group set up in a bid to find Hannah.
"The Kobayashi family endured a devastating tragedy today," it said.
"This loss has compounded the family's suffering immeasurably."
Cops have not released an official cause of death, but the family statement said Ryan "took his own life."
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told The U.S. Sun that Ryan's next of kin has been informed.
"The LAPD has notified the Mayor's crisis response team and is providing resources and support as needed," the statement continued.
"The Los Angeles Police Department sends its deepest sympathies for the family during this tragic time."
A missing person's report was filed two days later after family members couldn't get through to Hannah.
Days before his death, Ryan begged her to reach out.
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