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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 16, 2026Hillsborough

Family reports missing woman and subsequent Bitcoin extortion attempts

A family is searching for 63-year-old Alisa Goods, who was reported missing on August 10. Following her disappearance, the family received text messages from her phone demanding payment in Bitcoin.

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Why It Matters

This case involves a missing person investigation complicated by potential digital extortion attempts targeting the victim's family.

Key Facts

  • Alisa Goods, age 63, was reported missing on August 10.
  • The family of the missing person received text messages from her phone after she went missing.
  • The text messages received by the family requested payment in Bitcoin.

Who's Mentioned

personAlana Calloway“Niece of Alisa Goods.”organizationLas Vegas Metro Police“Law enforcement agency handling the missing person report.”personAlisa Goods“63-year-old woman reported missing in Las Vegas.”personRoger John“Friend of Alisa Goods who reported her missing.”organizationKLAS“News outlet reporting on the story.”personKeven Newton“Son of Alisa Goods.”