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'American Murder: Gabby Petito' Doc Ranks #2 In Netflix TV Shows
The three-episode series delves into the tragic death of the former Long Islander.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
The Search For Gabby Petito
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Gabby Petito's Family Appeals Utah Court Ruling In Wrongful Death Case
In the family's 4th Christmas without her, they "remain as committed as ever to pursuing justice for her and meaning change."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito: Judge Tosses Family's Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Family says they look forward to the Utah Supreme Court upholding the Utah Constitution's original intent.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito: Family 'Committed To Justice' As Court Arguments Loom
Attorneys are set to argue their points on a motion to dismiss the $50 million case in a Utah court on Wednesday.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito Asked Brian Laundrie To 'Stop Calling Me Names': Letter
"You know how much I love you. … Stop calling me names," Gabby Petito wrote to Brian Laundrie in a letter newly released by the FBI.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito Act Signed In Florida
It will require a lethality assessment to determine if a domestic violence victim is at risk for injury or death.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito: $50M Civil Lawsuit Could Spark Change Across U.S.
"Money is —​ unfortunately —​ the language that the institution can speak.": Brian Stewart, Petito's family's attorney
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito: Family 'Undeterred' In Lawsuit Against Moab Police Dept.
Attorney says her family is determined to move forward in wrongful death lawsuit alleging police could have prevented her slaying.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Petito Vs. Laundrie: Motion To Force Attorney's Testimony Withdrawn
Steven Bertolino says "the motion was not supported by the law or the facts," and there was probably "little choice but to withdraw it."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Petito Lawsuit Filing Says Family's Distress Was Pre-existing: Report
An amendment to attorney's complaint says blame can't be placed on him or clients; family faced death threats, Fox News reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Family Would Consider A Settlement In Lawsuit
A settlement would have to be "under the right terms," attorney Pat Reilly told News Nation.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Laundrie Lawyered Up With Bigwigs In Aftermath Of Petito Death: Report
He allegedly told his parents in a "frantic" phone call "that Gabby was gone and he needed a lawyer," Fox News reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Trial Witness List Updated
The list includes the two sets of parents and their attorneys, as well as family friends, investigators, and members of the media.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Brian Laundrie Lawyer Asks Judge Block Testimony In Lawsuit
"Hopefully their motion is denied and the basic legal tenet of attorney-client privilege remains intact." - Steven Bertolino
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Utah Cops' Lawyer Claims Petito Family's Lawsuit Is A Stunt: Report
Attorney Mitchell A. Stephens says he will vigorously fight the $50 million wrongful death lawsuit, The U.S. Sun reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Depositions Begin This Week In Gabby Petito Lawsuit: Report
Her parents will be quizzed by Christopher and Roberta Laundrie, as well as Steven Bertolino's attorneys, WFLA.com reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Judge Denies Laundrie, Bertolino Motions To Dismiss In Petito Case
Judge Danielle Brewer writes that the ruling does not determine what happened to Petito, but whether there is a valid claim in the lawsuit.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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LI Lawmakers Say Teal Alert In Gabby Petito's Name 'Could Save Others'
It would allow alerts for missing adults and those in domestic violence danger.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Roberta Laundrie 'Burn After Reading' Letter Released To Petito Family
READ the Letter. Brian Laundrie's mom offered him a shovel and garbage bags in undated letter. She says its been taken out of context.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Laundrie Family Attorney Seeks Texts, Calls From Gabby Petito's Family
The request is part of the ongoing discovery process for the wrongful death lawsuit, attorney Steven Bertolino said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Petito Family Seeks Laundrie Bank Account Withdrawals In Suit: Report
Gabby Petito's family wants details about bank withdrawals by Brian Laundrie's family about the time of her slaying, Fox News reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito Cell Phone Photo Shows Cuts, Blood Smeared On Her Face
The photo, snapped after her fight with Brian Laundrie, shows she was likely strangled/suffocated before the Utah traffic stop, lawyer says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Brian Laundrie's Mom Offered A Shovel To Bury Gabby Petito: Report
The claim about the former Blue Point resident was made in a court filing in a lawsuit against the Laundries, CBS reported.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Laundries Will Answer 'Questions They Can' In Petito Lawsuit: Attorney
After judge's dismisses limited depositions request, attorney says the couple "will invoke all rights and privileges they are entitled to."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Family Awarded $3M In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
"No amount of money" is sufficient compensation "for the loss of their daughter, Gabby, at the hands of Brian Laundrie," attorney says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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$50M Gabby Petito Lawsuit In Utah: 'She Would Have Been Alive Today'
Petito's family lawsuit claims Utah police did not follow the domestic violence statutes they were charged with enforcing.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Laundries Try To Limit Depositions In Gabby Petito's Family's Lawsuit
Their attorney argues the discussion of "irrelevant matters" would cause an undue burden, WFLA.com reports.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Mom Urges Domestic Violence, Red Flag Awareness
The slain Long Islander's mother urged the importance of knowing red flags, understanding and support for victims at virtual conference.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Mom To Speak Out In Long Island Domestic Violence Forum
She'll share her experience trying to find Gabby. Others will touch on lawsuit threats, cyberstalking, revenge porn, and danger signs.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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New Video Shows LI Native Gabby Petito Shortly Before Her Killing
The video obtained by Fox News Digital is from Aug. 27, the day her family believes she died.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Dad Says Reintroduced 'Billy's Law' Is 'A Huge Step'
Joseph Petito conducted outreach to build support for bill that would streamline missing person reports nationw-wide, congress aide says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito Movie Faces Backlash For Being What Some Say Is Too Soon
Some called it disgusting, others likened it pouring salt in the wounds of the slain Long Islanders' family.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito Movie Actors Want Pair Seen As Real People: Report
Inside Edition peek has actors wear purple domestic violence ribbons, say they worked to show the pair are not characters they portray.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Mom Marks 1 Year Since 'Worst Phone Call Of Our Lives'
Her family asks followers to share photos of the missing to honor the slain Long Islander whose remains were found Sept. 19, 2021.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Family Marks Domestic Violence Hotline's 25th In D.C.
Mom Nichole Schmidt tweets: "We we want to help. We want to make change; we want to fight!"
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Family Warn of Online Scammers Impersonating Them
Instagram scam has Dad, Joseph Petito, "sick," he recently captioned a screenshot of a conversation with an unsuspecting victim.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Praise For Utah Officer From Gabby Petito's Traffic Stop: Report
Moab City's new police chief called Eric E. Pratt an outstanding employee, according to Fox News.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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'We Cry Every Day': Gabby Petito's Dad On Anniversary Of Death
The 22-year-old Van Life vlogger was strangled to death by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, one year ago Saturday.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Police Officer In Gabby Petito Utah Traffic Stop Promoted To Detective
A Moab City spokeswoman declined comment, citing Petito's family's $50 million lawsuit accusing police of mishandling the case.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Gabby Petito's Family Asks World To Light Candles On Death Anniversary
"For those who can't be here.": Joseph Petito, father of the 'world's daughter,' asks the night be lit up on Aug. 27.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
