Ep 364: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt Part 23

In this remastered episode, which was recorded on the three-year anniversary of 22-year-old Gabby Petito’s murder, Laura interviews Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mother.

Nichole shares what Gabby was like growing up as well as details about Brian and Gabby’s relationship and what she now knows to be the red flags.

Gabby was reported missing on September 11 2021 after her 23-year-old fiancé, Brian Laundrie, returned from a cross-country road trip without her on September 1 2021. Instead of speaking with Gabby’s family, the Laundrie family chose to lawyer up.

In honour of Gabby, listen to the conversation and share the episodes with family and friends. It might just save a life. And if you want access to more in-depth conversations and to listen to the Ringleader Happy Hour with Nichole, join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

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=gtDVdbVJXpE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6yW8ixQOSw

Sources 

https://www.gabbypetitofoundation.org/

Gabby Petito Facebook Virtual Run/walk page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Virtual-RunWalk-to-Change-the-World/61563612151243/

Policing Domestic Violence Book https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/resources/books

Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey:

https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/

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