Open source information indicates Ryoko Uchiyama (48) is believed to have left Los Angeles, CA area with her daughter Melissa Hinako Braden on or about 03/16/2006.

Uchiyama was involved in a custody dispute with the child's father and is believed to have fled to 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 03/27/2006.

A federal arrest warrant was issued on 05/15/2006, by the United States District Court, Central District of California, after Uchiyama was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution (UFAP).