Concerns Mount Over Missing New York Grandmother in Las Vegas
Amidst a baffling disappearance, the family of Alisa Goods, a 63-year-old grandmother from New York, is desperately searching for answers after she vanished during a visit to Las Vegas. The unsettling absence, reported by FOX5 Las Vegas and NBC News, has prompted her family to scour hospitals and morgues across the city.
Details of Disappearance
Alisa Goods was last seen in Las Vegas on August 8 while staying with a long-time friend, Roger John, whom she had visited multiple times before. According to John, Goods left his apartment around 12:45 p.m. to catch a bus to a nearby CVS store.
“Last I saw her, she was going down the stairs. And I said, ‘OK, see you later,’ And that’s the last time I saw her,” John shared with KLAS-TV.
Her family confirmed that she was seen purchasing items at a store near Paradise and Flamingo roads. However, her daughter, Kristen Goods, did not view the surveillance footage personally but received confirmation from the store manager.
Investigation and Family’s Efforts
Goods’ family, including her daughter Kristen, has actively been involved in the search efforts. They reported her missing to the police on August 10. Despite initial suspicions, neither the family nor authorities consider Roger John a suspect.
“To us, he is not a threat, and he’s also been cleared by the police,” Kristen told FOX5 Vegas.
Law enforcement has classified Goods as a “missing adult,” conducting searches within a 20-mile radius of her last known location, while the family distributes flyers to aid in the search.
Strange Communications Raise Alarm
In a strange twist, Goods’ relatives received suspicious text messages and calls from her phone following her disappearance. The messages, requesting bitcoin payments, have led the family to suspect impersonation.
One message read: “Do you know how to send using the bitcoin on Cash App? That’s the only way I can get it out,” as shared with NBC News. The family has handed over these communications to the police.
Alana Calloway, Goods’ niece, expressed distress upon receiving these messages. “I just started crying, because I knew it wasn’t her,” she told NBC News.
Police Investigation and Frustrations
The Las Vegas police, while investigating, have classified these communications as potential “spoofing” attempts. Despite the family’s continuous efforts, they feel the investigation lacks urgency.
Police spokesperson Aden Ocampo told NBC News there is currently “nothing to suggest she is in danger.” Nonetheless, Goods’ family remains hopeful for her safe return.
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