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Unlawful Flight To Avoid Prosecution - Child Custody Deprivation

RYOKO UCHIYAMA

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Alias:

Ryoko Lin

DESCRIPTION

Date(s) of Birth Used:

October 15, 1973

Place of Birth:

Japan

Height:

5'7"

Weight:

105 pounds

Occupation:

Uchiyama is believed to have training as a kindergarten school teacher.

Hair:

Black

Eyes:

Brown

Sex:

Female

Race:

Asian

Remarks:

Uchiyama has a scar on her lower abdomen. She enjoys antique shopping.

DETAILS

On March 16, 2006, Ryoko Uchiyama is believed to have left California with her one-year-old daughter Melissa Hinako Braden. Uchiyama was involved in a custody dispute with the child's father at the time. Uchiyama and Braden are believed to be currently residing in Japan.

A warrant for child custody deprivation was issued for the arrest of Uchiyama by the Superior Court of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, on March 27, 2006. A federal arrest warrant was issued on May 15, 2006, by the United States District Court, Central District of California, after Uchiyama was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Victim - MELISSA HINAKO BRADEN

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Date(s) of Birth Used:

April 6, 2005

Place of Birth:

Los Angeles, California

Height:

2'8" (at the time of her disappearance)

Weight:

24 pounds (at the time of her disappearance)

Hair:

Brown

Eyes:

Brown

Sex:

Female

Race:

Biracial (Asian and White)

Remarks:

Melissa has a dark mark on both her right shoulder and her lower back. She may use the name Hinako or Hina, and the last name Uchiyama.

If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

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