Book Signing - Justin Dombrowski - The Murder of Debbie Gama: Justice and Absolution in Erie
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Werner Books | Erie, PA
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Book SigningJustin Dombrowski
The Murder of Debbie Gama: Justice and Absolution in Erie
Saturday, September 20 from 12-2PM
On the morning of August 8, 1975, sixteen-year-old Debbie Gama disappeared after leaving her home in Erie, only to be found dead days later in a creek nearly thirty miles from her home. What followed was an investigation that lacked suspects or even evidence pointing to a viable suspect.
That is, until a private investigator named Dan Barber uncovered evidence leading directly to her killer: her English teacher, Raymond Payne. After Payne’s arrest, Debbie’s mother, Betty Ferguson, embarked on her own quest for justice, which unexpectedly led her on an incredible journey of forgiveness.
Utilizing newspaper articles, court documents and investigative files never before revealed, Justin Dombrowski presents a gripping narrative of one investigator’s pursuit of justice and a mother’s search for the truth.
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Justin Dombrowski has studied local history for over 15 years, specializing in local historical and criminal records. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, he obtained a degree from Mercyhurst University and worked as an Intern with the Erie County Detective's unit. Having worked in the film industry since 2011, Justin is also a co-founder of Pickwick Entertainment, an Independent Film Production Company. His first book with The History Press, Murder & Mayhem In Erie, Pennsylvania, received critical acclaim for its writing and research.
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Werner Books, 3508 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16508-2534, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
