is seeking the publics help in locating her.

While the LAPD investigation will not continue into Mexico.told reporters at an early evening news conference that the case of 30-year-old Hannah Kobayashi has been reclassified as a voluntary missing person.

But we do not discount the fact that there have also been so many people who have been so supportive and compassionate.It feels like weve been living in a nightmare that I just want to wake up from.joined by Chief of Detectives Alan Hamilton and Lt.

000 had been raised toward the goal of $50.and she crossed into Mexico on foot shortly after noon that day.

the family took issue with the LAPDs conclusion that Kobayashi intentionally missed her flight.

8 and later retrieving her luggage.including poet Violet Kazue de Cristoforo.

presented the medal to Kuramoto at the awards ceremony hosted by the American Folklife Center.Under the tutelage of Kazue Kudo.

(Courtesy NEA)Speaking on Friday to The Rafu.you can make it in the entertainment industry.