The Devil You Know Part 1 & 2

Last year, after our True Crime Tuesday segment aired on KOIN's AM Extra, we received an email from the family of Alana Carroll- a woman whose story we had featured. Melissa, Alana's Aunt, along with Joyce, Alana's Grandmother, wanted to share Alana’s story. For someone who didn’t know Alana, her disappearance can be easily ignored, forgotten, or dismissed. As is the case with anyone who disappears or is murdered, there is so much more to the story and person. Alana wasn’t disposable. She wasn’t a junkie who no one loved. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a friend. And this August will mark two years since she was last seen alive. Her family is desperate for answers…and they hope you can help find their beloved Alana.

Be sure to follow her Facebook page for updates from her family https://www.facebook.com/alanarrr/

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Sources: Court records: Witnesses say man called ‘freaking out’ with missing woman’s body - Missing Clark County woman now presumed dead, investigators have identified a suspect - The Columbian - https://wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Alana-Carroll.pdf - Clark County deputies confirm death of woman missing since 2023 - Alana Ranae Carroll – The Charley Project - Missing woman Alana Carroll presumed dead in Clark County - BeenVerified - Alana Carroll - Illegal substances are part of addiction problem in Oregon, but alcohol is biggest killer - OPB - Opioid Data | Washington State Department of Health - FindAGrave.com - The Columbian - Oct. 3 2000- Obituary - Been Verified Court Cases - BG man arrested for weapons, heroin possession | The Reflector - The Daily Astorian - Nov 29 1982- Marijuana Seized  - The Columbian - June 30 1992 - Editorial - The Columbian - July 24 1992 - Editorial - Longview Daily News - May 27 2011 - Police Blotter -BG man arrested for weapons, heroin possession | The Reflector -The Columbian Nov 29 1982- Bust (PHOTO) - The Columbian Jan 20 1983 - Family pleads guilty to selling marijuana - The Columbian Feb 25 1983 - Kidnapped boy pleads guilty - The Columbian March 31 1983 - Courts - The Columbian June 4 2008 - Suspected heroin dealer arrested in Battle Ground - BeenVerified.com - Luke A. Grant Melissa was kind enough to provide multiple photos and videos of Alana. First, the tribute video made for Alana by her son's grandmother:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=Aj4of0os5pg

Alana's Aunt Melissa (who you hear in the interview) and Alana

Alana and her grandmother Joyce (who you also hear in the interview)

Alana's lock screen on her phone. Herself as a child in the arms of her mother. Two beautiful people taken too soon.

Alana and her paternal grandmother

Beautiful Alana, in one of her many selfies

Alana and her son, A

Alana and her daughter, J

The remains of Alana's car after the accident that altered her life forever. It's amazing anyone survived.

The damage and attempted repairs to Alana's wrist after the accident

Alana's obliterated elbow after the car accident

Alana's broken femur. The combined pain of these injuries is unimaginable

When Alana was last seen, she was 32 years old, 5’5 and around 110lbs. She has blue eyes and Auburn hair. If you have any information regarding Alana’s case, connections to Luke Grant, The Norgaard property or anything else surrounding her disappearance and presumed death, you are asked to contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 397-2211. You can also contact the Washington State Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-543-5678. If you don’t wish to speak with police you can send a tip in to the Alana Carroll facebook page and the tip will be forwarded to the correct authorities.