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The forthcoming episode of On the Case With Paula Zahn will explore the murder of Alexis Gabe. The 24-year-old woman from Oakley fell victim to a homicide in 2022. As per recent updates, the episode titled “Where is Alexis?” will air on Investigation Discovery on April 24, 2024.
As per People Magazine, authorities believe that Alexis Gabe’s ex-boyfriend, 27-year-old Marshall Curtis Jones, murdered her. During the search, investigators discovered only partial remains of her body in Plymouth.
Reports indicate the network chose not to air the episode in spring, disappointing Alexis Gabe’s family. Nevertheless, they persisted. The father of the deceased, Gwyn Gabe, rallied the members of the Facebook page “Justice for Alexis Gabe” to pressure the network to air the episode. They also reached out to the show’s executive producers, and the endeavor was a success.
According to Kron 4, after a few days of rallying and countless messages, Investigation Discovery gave in. Moreover, Paula Zahn played a crucial role in making the entire endeavor possible.
When was Alexis Gabe last seen alive?
As reported by People Magazine, Alexis Gabe was last seen alive on January 26, 2022. Upon locating her ex-boyfriend Marshall Curtis Jones, authorities found him rushing out with a knife. Subsequently, a sheriff’s deputy and a U.S. marshal shot and killed him.
Gabe’s parents felt disappointed by the death of their daughter’s murderer. At the time of Jones’s death, officials had not yet discovered Alexis’s remains. Gwyn Gabe said, “We wanted to meet with him face-to-face, look him in the eye and ask him, ‘Why? Why would you do this, and where is our daughter?'”
Authorities announced Marshall Curtis Jones dead at the scene. They stated that he had been staying at a home in Kent, Washington, with an associate.