L.A. Police: Hawaiian woman intentionally missed flight and walked into Mexico
during a press conference on Monday night, Police Chief Jim McDonnell announced that Kobayashi was voluntarily missing. "The investigation has not uncovered any evidence that Kobayashi is being trafficked or is the victim of foul play," McDonnell said. "She is also not a suspect in any criminal activity. Additionally, the investigators noted that before departing Maui Kobayashi expressed the desire to step away from modern connectivity."