DEC 9, 2022
A large group of people gathered in front of Oakley Civic Center Park Friday to remember Alexis Gabe, a young woman who was killed tragically, and her body dumped in a remote part of Amador County.
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A large group of people gathered in front of Oakley Civic Center Park Friday to remember
Alexis Gabe, a young woman who was killed tragically, and her body dumped in a remote part of Amador County.
The Oakley community decided to redirect the pain as support for the Gabe family.
“Thanks for coming to grieve with us pray with us. I’m sure our daughter is up there, smiling, watching us right now,” said Gwyn Gabe, Alexis’ father.
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Mayor Sue Higgins, in what was likely her last public appearance as a member of the Oakley City Council before her replacement is sworn in, helped organize Friday’s vigil and spoke of the city’s support for the family.
“I said to the council, we have to put the money up to help find Alexis,” Higgins said of the initial $50,000 reward fund. That figure swelled to $100,000 after an anonymous donor matched the city’s contribution.
“But the story’s not over. It’s not ending here tonight. We want justice for what has happened, and we’re keeping the candle lit for Alexis to find her. She’s completely in our hearts. She’s brought us together, and I hope we stay that way.”
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