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Streaming service airs episode on missing Gillette woman

GILLETTE (WNE) — The story of missing Gillette woman Irene Gakwa recently aired on a nationwide streaming service.

The 25-minute episode titled “American Dream, American Nightmare” follows Gakwa’s journey from Nairobi, Kenya, to Gillette where she disappeared in early 2022. The episode is part of Paramount Plus’ “Never Seen Again” series, which documents families sharing the stories of lost loved ones.

Featured on the show are Gakwa’s brothers, Kennedy Wainaina and Chris Gakwa and Chris’ wife, Gyoice. The three open...