Son Travels From New Zealand to Florida Seeking Answers in Mother’s 2002 Disappearance
Adrian Hoffman, the son of a young model who vanished in Miami Beach in 2002, has traveled from New Zealand to South Florida to retrace his mother Alysha "Krsangi" Hanin's last known steps and seek answers about her disappearance. Hanin,…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 15, 2026 —
Adrian Hoffman has traveled from his home in New Zealand to South Florida in an effort to uncover new information regarding the 2002 disappearance of his mother, Alysha “Krsangi” Hanin.
Hanin, who was 24 years old at the time, vanished on January 6, 2002, in Miami Beach. She was last seen leaving her hotel with the intention of getting food. Her personal belongings and her toddler son, Adrian, were left behind.
The disappearance of Alysha Hanin remains an unsolved cold case. Authorities have previously indicated that foul play is suspected in connection with her vanishing.
Adrian Hoffman’s journey aims to retrace his mother’s last known movements and to seek answers surrounding the circumstances of her disappearance. The case has continued to be investigated by police, but no definitive conclusions have been reached.
Story summarized from the original created by By Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald (TNS) on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
