The Disappearance Of Irene Gakwa—Boyfriend Pleads Guilty To Financial Crimes But Gakwa Remains Missing

Nathan Hightman pleaded guilty to withdrawing and spending thousands of dollars from his girlfriend Irene Gakwa, whose disappearance in Gillette, Wyoming, more than a year ago has drawn widespread interest and conspiracy theories. Gakwa was last seen on February 24, 2022 during a video chat with her family and was reported missing by her brother about a month later. Hightman, whom Gakwa had been living with, pleaded guilty to theft, unlawful use of a credit card and crimes against intellectual property Tuesday for reportedly withdrawing $3,700 from Gakwa’s bank account,...