A Maui woman who went missing in Mexico has spoken out about her return plans, thanking those who supported her family during their ordeal.
Statement from Sydni Kobayashi
Thank you, wholeheartedly, to those who have consistently supported and helped us unconditionally, shown no judgment since day one, and stood behind us. We are truly grateful for your support, love, and light.
Sydni Kobayashi
The family’s GoFundMe page created for Hannah’s search and rescue efforts is no longer accepting donations and they added anyone who requests a refund of the funds they sent can request one.
The Honolulu City Council approved the acquisition of the Queen Theater for development. The Honolulu City Council deferred a vote on the vacant homes tax.
Maui woman found in Mexico says she won’t be coming home
When a loved one goes missing, you instinctively enter panic mode. Your body switches to fight or flight, and unless you’ve experienced it, you can’t fully comprehend the physical, mental, and emotional toll it takes. You don’t know what is right or wrong because no one could ever prepare you for this.
Couple that immeasurable pain with the court of public opinion and the relentless scrutiny that followed, and it’s a challenge no one is prepared to face. The past 31 days have been absolute hell for us, and I feel they will continue to be for a while, even as we try to transition back to some semblance of normalcy.
Each day brought the unbearable uncertainty of whether my sister was alive or dead. Losing my father to suicide during this ordeal was more than my soul and heart could bear. I am human. Despite the differences any family has — and we all do — my son, family, and I loved him immensely.
Throughout this experience, we have not once lied. We have been honest and forthcoming from the start. There were times when we received information from the public or from Larie — to whom I no longer consider family — that turned out to be inaccurate or half-truths. I did my best to manage the information I received, but with hundreds of messages flooding in every hour, it quickly became overwhelming, prompting us to seek assistance.
The Honolulu City Council approved the acquisition of the Queen Theater for development. The Honolulu City Council deferred a vote on the vacant homes tax.
