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8 months ago
Families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie reach settlement in distress lawsuit
A settlement has been reached between the parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie.
8 months ago
1 year ago
Gabby Petitos’s parents accuse Brian Laundrie’s parents of withholding information
According to a newly amended civil complaint, Petito's family claims Laundrie made a frantic phone call to his parents, telling them Gabby was “gone” and he needed a lawyer two days after the murder.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito's family contends Utah cops treated Laundrie like victim
Brian Laundrie “seemed like a mental and emotional bully” to a cop who responded to a domestic call weeks before Gabby Petito was killed, according to an amended lawsuit.
2 years ago
2 years ago
New photo in Gabby Petito murder case
A newly released photo appears to show Petito with injuries on her face moments before an exchange with police. ABC News' Andrea Fujii explains why officers are being accused in a wrongful death suit.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito's family awarded $3M in wrongful death lawsuit
A circuit judge in Sarasota County, Florida, awarded Gabby Petito's family $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit they filed against Brian Laundrie's estate back in May.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito's family awarded $3M in lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's estate
A Florida judge on Thursday awarded Gabby Petito's family $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Brian Laundrie's estate.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito’s family sues
The family of a woman believed to have been killed by her fiancé during a road trip is now suing a Utah Police Department for negligence. ABC News’ Lionel Moise has the details.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito's parents file $50M wrongful death suit against police
The lawsuit alleges that if the Moab police had followed a Utah law on domestic violence, "Gabby would still be alive today," an attorney said Thursday.
2 years ago
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Petito family files $50M wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Gabby Petito, who was killed by her fiancé in August 2021, filed a $50 million lawsuit against the Moab Police Department.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito's family announces wrongful death lawsuit against Utah police department
Gabby Petito was stopped by police in Moab, Utah, before her disappearance.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito Foundation donates $100K to help domestic abuse survivors
Gabby Petito was found dead last year during a road trip with her boyfriend.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Brian Laundrie notebook confession
Several pages of Brian Laundrie's notebook were released by his family’s attorney where he admits to killing Gabby Petito but claimed it was a mercy killing.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito death civil suit dismissal hearing held
The parents of Gabby Petito claim Brian Laundrie's parents knew he had killed their daughter.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Gabby Petito's family to face off against Brian Laundrie's parents in court
The family of Petito will appear in court to defend the civil lawsuit they filed against the parents of Laundrie, the man who investigators say murdered the young woman in 2021.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Mother of Gabby Petito files wrongful death lawsuit against estate of Brian Laundrie
The mother of Gabby Petito has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of Brian Laundrie in the latest legal action stemming from the homicide.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie claims responsibility for killing Gabby Petito: FBI report
An FBI statement said the “investigation did not identify any other individuals other than Brian Laundrie directly involved” in Gabby Petito’s death. Laundrie died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie claims responsibility for killing Gabby Petito in notebook: FBI
Investigators revealed new key evidence in the murder of Gabby Petito.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito's parents start foundation in her name
Gabby Petito's parents and stepparents want to help fight domestic violence and find missing persons with a foundation in her name.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito's family opens up about healing during holiday season
The slain woman's parents and stepparents have established the Gabby Petito Foundation, with a mission to fight domestic violence and find missing people.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie died by suicide, family lawyer says
The death of Laundrie, who was the boyfriend of murdered travel blogger Gabby Petito, has been ruled a suicide, according to the Laundrie family attorney.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie, boyfriend of Gabby Petito, died by suicide: Family attorney
The death of Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of murdered travel blogger Gabby Petito, has been ruled a suicide, according to the Laundrie family attorney.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Woman recalls “red flag” after giving ride to a hitchhiking Brian Laundrie
“The biggest red flag is, why would you go camping by yourself for multiple days alone with just a backpack and leave your fiancé in your van?’” Miranda Baker said of Laundrie asking for a ride.
3 years ago
3 years ago
How a YouTuber says she tipped off the FBI with location of Gabby Petito’s body
After reading reports calling for tips in Petito’s whereabouts, travel blogger Jenn Bethune and her husband reviewed video that captured a white van during their trip to Grand Teton National Park.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Chief investigator examines body camera footage of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie
Jim Winder said body-camera footage showed “a significant debate” between officers “about the appropriateness of a physical arrest or not” during a police stop with Laundrie and Petito.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Private investigator on conditions searchers may have faced to locate Gabby Petito
Private Investigator Jason Jensen said searchers had to cover “hundreds of square miles” of Grand Teton National Park’s “rugged, rocky terrain” while trying to locate Petito.
3 years ago
3 years ago
‘Life on Line: The Last Days of Gabby Petito’ | Friday at 9/8c on ABC
What don’t you know about her last days? Watch the breaking new 20/20 event special Friday night at 9/8c on ABC.
3 years ago
3 years ago
ABC News Live: New development in search for Brian Laundrie
Plus, Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to all counts, and Haiti’s former prime minister discusses the ongoing hostage situation gripping the country.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito died by strangulation: Coroner
A Wyoming coroner said the 22-year-old's cause of death was strangulation and her body was in the woods three to four weeks before it was found.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito died by strangulation, coroner says
The coroner in Jackson, Wyoming, determined that Petito was strangled to death and died three to four weeks before she was found.
3 years ago
3 years ago
'Items of interest' discovered by FBI in search for Brian Laundrie
The FBI is scouring a Florida nature reserve for Brian Laundrie after finding “items of interest” that have been identified by his family.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Apparent human remains found in search for Brian Laundrie at nature preserve: FBI
Authorities found items belonging to Laundrie, like a backpack and notebook, officials said, but they have not identified the remains.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito’s parents speak out about Brian Laundrie in new interview
In a new interview with Australia’s “60 Minutes,” Petito’s mother spoke candidly about Laundrie, saying he “seemed like a nice guy” and that her daughter “would be OK” with him.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie’s father joins manhunt
The FBI shut down Carlton Reserve State Park and allowed Chris Laundrie to join the search for his son, who has been named a person of interest in the murder of Gabby Petito.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Laundrie family attorney discusses what’s next after Brian Laundrie’s remains found
Steven Bertolino discusses how the Laundrie family is reacting after news that human remains found in a Florida nature reserve belonged to Brian.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Human remains found in Florida nature reserve belong to Brian Laundrie
The FBI confirmed that the skeletal remains were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park belonged to Laundrie, who was a person of interest in the murder of Gabby Petito.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito case: Timeline of travel blogger's disappearance
Petito had been traveling with her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, in a white van.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie's remains found after monthlong search
Brian Laundrie's girlfriend, Gabby Petito, was found strangled to death last month.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie's remains found after monthlong search: FBI
Remains found Wednesday in Florida during the search for Brian Laundrie have been confirmed as his, according to the FBI.
3 years ago
3 years ago
FBI confirms human remains found belong to Brian Laundrie
The FBI Denver released a statement Thursday afternoon that said they have confirmed the human remains found in the Carlton Reserve on Wednesday were those of Brian Laundrie.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Federal agents find human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie
Federal agents found a backpack and notebook in a Florida nature reserve belonging to Laundrie, and unidentified human remains.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie search: Apparent human remains found, not yet identified
FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson said police also found items that belonged to Laundrie, like a backpack and a notebook. McPherson said a team will be on site for several days.
3 years ago
3 years ago
What’s next for Brian Laundrie investigation
Chief legal analyst Dan Abrams and former FBI agent Mary Ellen O’Toole discuss how the investigation will proceed after possible human remains and articles belonging to Laundrie were discovered.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Apparent human remains, articles belonging to Brian Laundrie found
Police have uncovered what may be human remains in Florida’s Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park along with articles that may have belonged to Laundrie, who has been missing since Sept. 14.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito's cause of death a lesser-known sign of domestic violence, experts say
Petito, 22, died by strangulation, according to a Wyoming coroner.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito case: Coroner releases the cause of death
A Wyoming coroner said the 22-year-old travel blogger was strangled to death. Her remains were recovered in a national park and the FBI is leading a nationwide search for her boyfriend Brian Laundrie.
3 years ago
3 years ago
What Gabby Petito’s death by strangulation could mean
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former FBI agent Brad Garrett about the coroner’s finding that Gabby Petito died by strangulation and what’s next in the investigation.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Gabby Petito died by strangulation: Medical examiner
Wyoming coroner set to make announcement in Gabby Petito autopsy, medical examiner, Brian Laundrie, Florida, New York
3 years ago
3 years ago
Autopsy shows Gabby Petito died by strangulation
A Wyoming coroner conducted an extensive forensic examination and toxicology report, but did not reveal the exact time Petito was killed
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie still missing: Where the Gabby Petito case stands today
Authorities still haven't located the slain travel blogger's boyfriend after weeks of searching. Petito was found dead at Bridger-Teton National Park in September. Laundrie was last seen in Florida.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Brian Laundrie's father assisting authorities in search
The family's attorney said Chris Laundrie was showing authorities trails and areas where his son might have gone in the Carlton Reserve.
3 years ago