cover of episode Alana Carroll
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Joyce: Alana的失踪非同寻常，她不可能主动离家这么久。她定期与家人联系，失踪后联系中断，这让她非常担心。她认为Alana一定遭遇了不测，并相信有人故意误导调查。她还提到Alana曾遭遇严重车祸，导致长期疼痛，这可能是她成瘾的诱因。车祸后，由于医生停止医保，Alana无法获得足够的医疗护理，导致她开始自行服药，最终沉迷于毒品。Alana原本很有天赋，但毒瘾毁了她。她还提到Alana失踪后，曾有人打电话询问Alana的情况，但这个人是Alana的毒品供应商，并且还对Alana进行性侵犯。Alana失踪后，她曾多次丢失或被偷手机，这使得家人无法联系到她。 Rachel: Rachel积极参与寻找Alana，并注意到当地近期有多名年轻女性失踪。她积极在网上发布信息，并获得了一些线索，包括有人在Reddit上爆料称在当地一个“Proud Boys”据点见过Alana，以及谣传Alana被埋在一个火坑下。她还提到媒体对Alana失踪案的报道较少，可能与她的生活方式有关。 Melissa: Melissa提到许多线索都指向Battle Ground地区的一个据点，以及许多人将Alana的失踪与Scott Norgaard及其位于Battle Ground的房产联系起来。她还详细介绍了Scott Norgaard及其家人的犯罪前科，以及警方对该房产的搜查结果。 Lee: Lee和Alana是在网上认识的，他们的恋爱关系持续了两年，期间分分合合。Lee并不知道Alana吸毒严重，也没有收到任何相关机构的通知。Alana吸毒后变得更具侵略性，Lee和Alana沟通不畅。Lee还提到Alana从小遭受性侵犯，这可能是她吸毒和反复遭受男性侵害的原因。Lee仍然希望Alana还活着，并被某人囚禁。 Detective Arvizo: Detective Arvizo详细介绍了警方的调查过程，包括对Scott Norgaard房产的搜查，以及对各种线索的调查。他提到Alana失踪的时间线并不清晰，因为她经常与家人失去联系。他确认Alana在8月中旬获释后去了Norgaard的房产，并表示警方正在调查多名嫌疑人，包括Luke Grant。 Marissa: Marissa作为播客主持人，梳理了整个事件的时间线，并采访了多位相关人士，提供了案件的背景信息和各种线索。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did Alana's family become concerned when she stopped communicating?

Alana was known to check in with her family frequently, so her silence for several days was unusual and alarming.

What does the detective believe about Alana's current status?

The detective believes Alana is dead based on the information gathered during the investigation.

When was Alana Carroll last seen by her family?

Alana was last seen by her family on August 15, 2023.

Why did Alana's grandmother report her missing?

Her grandmother, Joyce, reported her missing because Alana usually checked in regularly, and her silence over several days was unusual.

What rumors circulated about Alana's disappearance?

Rumors included stories of her being buried under a fire pit, being seen at a Proud Boys compound, and being harmed by various individuals.

Who is the person of interest in Alana's case?

Luke Grant is a person of interest, suspected of unlawful disposal of human remains, though no direct connection to Alana has been confirmed.

What did Luke Grant allegedly tell a friend about a woman in his trunk?

Luke allegedly claimed that a woman he was with had died from a drug overdose and was in the trunk of his car.

What happened to Luke Grant's car?

Luke sold his Honda Accord to a salvage yard, where it was later shredded and recycled in mid-October 2023.

Why is the detective unsure about Luke Grant's involvement?

The detective is unsure because there is no direct evidence tying Luke to Alana, and the witness who received the call did not specify that the woman was Alana.

What challenges does the investigation face regarding eyewitness accounts?

Eyewitnesses often recall dates incorrectly, and their memories can be unreliable, making it difficult to piece together a firm timeline.

How has Alana's disappearance impacted her daughter?

Alana's daughter, Josie, has been struggling emotionally, and her father, Lee, has taken custody of her to provide stability.

What does Lee believe about Alana's disappearance?

Lee believes Alana may have been taken by a trafficking group or someone she was involved with, due to her magnetic personality and the people she associated with.

What is the detective asking the public for?

The detective is seeking any information, rumors, or stories related to Alana's disappearance to help advance the investigation.

Chapters
Alana Carroll, 32, vanished on August 15, 2023. Her concerned family reported her missing after days of silence. Unverified sightings and rumors fueled uncertainty, leaving her loved ones grasping for answers.
  • Alana Carroll disappeared on August 15, 2023
  • Family reported her missing after several days of no contact
  • Unconfirmed sightings and rumors circulated
  • Case remained unsolved for nearly a year

Shownotes Transcript

32-year-old Alana Carroll was last seen by her family on August 15, 2023. It was typical for Alana to check in with her family frequently, so they became increasingly concerned when several days passed without any communication from her. Her grandmother, Joyce, ultimately decided to report Alana missing to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. 

Witnesses later reported seeing Alana at a property she often visited in Battle Ground, Washington, but the timing of these sightings was unclear. There were also unverified claims from others who said they had seen Alana after that date. As rumors began to circulate, unsettling stories about Alana's disappearance spread, leaving her loved ones unsure of what to believe.

Nearly a year later, news emerged about a person of interest in the case, but was this case closed or just another story?

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Alana Carroll, please contact Detective Arvizo with the Clark County Sheriff's Office at 564-397-2028.

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