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Story - The Gabby Petito

: Educating first responders and the public on identifying signs of intimate partner violence.

Brian Laundrie, who disappeared shortly after returning to Florida, was found dead in the on October 20 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A notebook recovered near his body contained a written confession: “I ended her life, I thought it was merciful... but I see now all the mistakes I made”. A Legacy of Change The Gabby Petito Story

Today, Gabby’s family continues to honor her through the , which focuses on: : Educating first responders and the public on

A massive multi-state search culminated on September 19, 2021, when Petito’s remains were discovered in the area of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. An autopsy determined she died by manual strangulation, and her death was ruled a homicide. but I see now all the mistakes I made”

Communication from Petito to her family ceased in late August. On September 1, Brian Laundrie returned to his parents' home in , alone in Petito’s van. Petito’s family reported her missing on September 11, but Laundrie and his parents refused to speak with investigators. Tragic Discovery and Confession

In early 2024, the Petito family reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit against the Laundrie family, seeking to close a chapter of legal conflict and focus entirely on their daughter's legacy. What happened to Gabby Petito?

: Pushing for stronger protection laws for survivors.