Today is the eleventh anniversary of the disappearance of Melissa Hinako Braden. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Ryoko Uchiyama, from Los Angeles, California. They are believed to be in Saitama, Japan.
Above are pictures of Melissa and her mother in 2006 and an age-progressed image of Melissa to nine years. Help bring her home to her father – if you have any information as to her whereabouts, please contact either the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office at 213-974-3607.