In this remastered episode, Laura discusses a significant update in Gabby Petito’s case. On Monday 8th August 2022, almost a year to the date of the Moab City Police stop of Gabby’s white van, Gabby’s mother, Nichole and step-father Jim Schmidt and Gabby’s father, Joe and step-mother Tara Petito filed a notice of intent to sue Moab City Police in Utah.

The lawsuit went ahead accusing the Police of “negligent failure” to first understand the law and enforce it. They also accuse Moab City Police of “wrongful death” stating that Gabby’s “death was caused by their wrongful acts or neglect.” They are seeking $50m in damages.

The lawsuit was dismissed by Judge Torgerson in 2024. However, it’s not over. The case has been referred to the Utah Supreme Court. For the latest update in the case listen to this episode.

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:
Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.

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Clips 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVikEaUIWvQ

Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/us/gabby-petito-family-lawsuit-moab-utah-police/index.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/09/petito-police-lawsuit/

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/8/8/23297037/gabby-petito-family-lawsuit-moab-police-should-have-done-more

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/university-utah-student-zhifan-dong-reported-fearing-safety-was-found-rcna39067

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/7/19/23268993/china-student-death-university-utah-report-failings-suicide-fentanyl-overdose-darknet

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/30/22359337/lauren-mccluskey-parents-student-student-murdered-dismiss-lawsuit-settlement-payment

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