A 63-year-old Manhattan grandmother was found dead in a Las Vegas drainage ditch 12 days after surveillance cameras captured her final moments collapsing near an airport, with no foul play suspected in her disappearance during a friend’s visit.

Surveillance Captures Final Moments

Alisa Goods, a mother of five from the Upper East Side, was discovered on August 20 at approximately 1:45 a.m. in a drainage area not visible from the street. Las Vegas Metro Police Department told local media that surveillance footage from August 8 showed Goods falling down an embankment, standing back up, then collapsing with no further movement observed. The 12-day search ended when authorities located her body in an area near Las Vegas airport.

Goods had traveled to Las Vegas to visit Roger John, a friend of 20 years who lives near the Las Vegas Strip. She left his residence to shop at a nearby CVS pharmacy before vanishing. John was never considered a suspect and actively participated in search efforts throughout the nearly two-week period she remained missing.

Recent Medical Procedures Noted

Family members disclosed that Goods had recently undergone multiple surgical procedures on her legs prior to her Las Vegas trip. The medical history may prove relevant as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Police have not yet released an official cause of death, and the investigation remains ongoing as forensic examinations are completed.

The victim’s family expressed their devastation through a statement delivered by her niece, Alana Calloway, who described the pain as indescribable and requested continued privacy during their grieving process. The family thanked the public for support and media outlets for maintaining attention on the case during the search period.

What This Means

The case highlights the vulnerabilities faced by travelers, particularly those with recent medical procedures. The drainage ditch location where Goods was found suggests she may have become disoriented or suffered a medical emergency that caused her initial fall. Her body’s position away from street visibility explains why the search extended nearly two weeks despite the area’s proximity to highly trafficked locations near the airport. Authorities continue examining all evidence, including the surveillance footage, to determine exact circumstances of death.