Ep 342: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 12

Crime Analyst

Laura Richards

True Crime

4.9 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

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. #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention 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 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community      For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst    www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com      Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst      Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast      Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999      Threads: @crimeanalyst      X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999      TikTok: @crimeanalystpod      Website: www.crime-analyst.com      If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:00.2	Let me begin with just a brief opening statement to set the stage.
1:06.7	Gabby Petito's parents have asked the law firms of Parker and McConkey and Zimmerman
1:13.1	Buhr to represent them in a lawsuit against the Moab Police for their negligent failure
1:22.1	to first understand the law and enforce it, and second, for the wrongful death of their daughter.
1:30.3	In this regard, this morning, we have filed a notice of claim, which is the first step in initiating
1:38.3	future litigation. Gabby's parents are bringing this lawsuit to honor Gabby's legacy by working to
1:51.4	save the lives of victims of domestic violence throughout the United States and the
1:57.7	world. This lawsuit is only one part of a broader effort to raise awareness of intimate partner violence and its potential dangers.
2:11.6	They have set up the Gabby Petito Foundation.
2:15.6	This foundation has already donated hundreds of thousands of dollars
2:20.3	to groups focusing on intimate and domestic violence, including a $100,000 donation
2:32.3	last week to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which I'm sure you're
2:37.8	aware of.
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