The tragic story of Honey Boo Boo

Alana Thompson, known as "Honey Boo Boo," rose to fame in the early 2010s due to her lively personality and participation in child beauty pageants.

At just six years old, she became a standout on the show "Toddlers & Tiaras," charming audiences with her humorous and confident demeanor.

Alana's mother, June "Mama June" Shannon, revealed the use of a highly caffeinated beverage, called "go-go juice

The family received their own reality TV show, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," in 2012, which became a guilty pleasure for viewers interested in the lives of this chaotic but lovable family.

The show not only focused on Alana but also highlighted the dynamics within her family, including her parents and half-sisters.

"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" faced criticism for potentially exploiting minors, with some critics calling it a "horror story" posing as a reality TV program.

The show underwent a rebrand as "Family Crisis" after Mama June's legal troubles and rehab stint, causing distress within the family, especially for Alana during her teenage years.

Alana became involved with a boyfriend named Dralin Carswell, but he was arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana and fleeing the police with her in the car