Unlawful Flight To Avoid Prosecution - Child Custody Deprivation
RYOKO UCHIYAMA
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
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. |