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Family receives mysterious texts after woman goes missing in Las Vegas
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Aaron Arellano , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway She was reported missing on August 10 in Las Vegas.
A family on the East Coast is searching for their missing relative, a 63-year-old woman named Alisa Goods. She was reported missing on August 10 in Las Vegas. The family has received some communication, but it has only added to their concern.
They have gotten text messages from Alisa's phone, which is unusual because they are asking for payment in Bitcoin. Further details about Alisa's disappearance and the mysterious texts are available from KTSM 9 News, the source of this information. The family is desperate to find their loved one and is seeking help in locating her.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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