New Gabby Petito Texts Reveal Brian’s Obsession & Final Moments Before Death

In Moab, Utah, police officers responded to a domestic dispute between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie which eventually led to a divisive law enforcement approach regarding the primary aggressor.

Police Respond To Altercation Between Gabby and Brian

Police were called to investigate a report of a domestic dispute where Brian was seen slapping Gabby, after which the couple reportedly ran up and down the sidewalk before driving off. One 911 call was uncertain about who started the altercation, observing the man preventing the girl from entering the vehicle and her attempting to climb inside through a window. Meanwhile, a second caller explicitly witnessed the man slapping the girl across the face. Other witnesses described the event as a "really unfortunate couples fight," noting both parties appeared to be crying inside the car. Officers intercepted the couple's van based on reports including the observation of a man slapping a girl, the couple fighting, and Gabby running up and down the sidewalk.

Police Ambiguous on Primary Aggressor

The response of the officers in charge has been marked by ambiguity and controversy. Multiple sources indicated that despite evidence of physical altercation by Brian, including Gabby bleeding from her cheek, the police debated whether to charge Gabby with domestic violence. The transcript revealed that Gabby admitted to hitting Brian first, but also reported that he grabbed her face, initiating the altercation. Rui Qian and Stephanie Soo's reports suggest that the Moab police exhibited a confirmation bias toward Brian and perceived Gabby's actions through a lens of hysteria. Gabby had taken a photo displaying blood on her eye on the day of the incident, but no images were taken of her injuries by the police.

During their discussions, the officers weighed the possibility of filing domestic violence charges against Gabby and appeared unsure if it was worth the associated paperwork. They acknowledged that a domestic assault had taken place but questioned who the initial aggressor was and whether Gabby's admission and the physical evidence against Brian justified an arrest. Officers told Gabby that she might be somewhat of a victim, referencing her stress and anxiety prompting the altercation. However, no decisive action to press charges was take ...

As detailed discussions unfold about Gabby’s tragic death, a pattern of control and possessiveness emerges in Brian's behavior leading up to and following Gabby’s disappearance.

Signs of Abuse and Control in Brian and Gabby's Relationship

Friends and acquaintances provide insight into behaviors indicative of a troubling dynamic between Gabby and Brian.

Brian Was Possessive and Jealous of Gabby's Friendships

Gabby's friend, Rose, recounts how Brian displayed possessiveness over Gabby. He was uneasy with her spending time at Taco Bell and disliked her co-workers, even reaching out to Gabby's mother, Nicole, to express his concerns. Brian bombarded Gabby with frantic text messages while she was at work, heavily criticizing her coworkers and exhibiting extreme emotions. Rose and other friends suspected that Brian did not want Gabby to work and became upset when she did.

Brian Isolated Gabby From Her Support and Limited Her Activities

Brian's behavior altered Gabby's life significantly, causing isolation from her support system. He insisted on picking Gabby up from Rose's house, demanded she return home for dinner at specific times, and directly intervened to cut short her time with friends. Brian further isolated Gabby by making her delete the Find My Friend app and even took her ID to prevent her from going out. An example of his need to control came when he set up his hammock at a distance during a beach outing with Rose and Gabby, monitoring them in a supervisory manner.

Before Gabby's Disappearance, Brian Exhibited Increasingly Concerning Behavior

Leading up to Gabby's disappearance, Brian demonstrated behaviors that Rose and others now see in hindsight as increasingly concerning.

Brian's Spotify Playlist With Ominous Lyrics Post-Gabby's Murder

After Gabby’s presumed death, Brian created an eerie Spotify playlist with songs containing suggestive lyrics. S ...

Public speculation and witness accounts paint a distressing picture of Gabby Petito's final days, with evidence suggesting that Brian Laundrie may have attempted to cover up her tragic death.

Distressed Gabby Seen In Final Days: Eyewitness, Footage Suggest

Several accounts of Gabby Petito's emotional state in her final days and her interactions with Brian Laundrie have emerged.

Witnesses Saw an Upset Gabby and an Aggressive Brian

Norma Jean Jalovec, a local resident, encountered a hitchhiking Brian Laundrie and gave him a ride, during which he stated he had been hiking alone and needed to return to Gabby, who was working in their van. Witnesses at the Moonflower Co-op reported an argument between Gabby and Brian, with a disturbing description of Brian as "creepy." Additionally, a married couple who had seen the argument ended up deceased.

Another family reported Brian’s alarming behavior, describing him as a "lunatic" engaged in tumultuous actions such as pacing around the van, attempting to hug Gabby, and eventually driving away while crying.

Gabby's Location: Whole Foods, Jackson, Wyoming

Gabby and Brian were seen on security footage at Whole Foods in Jackson, Wyoming, which is noted as the last known footage of Gabby. She was also observed by Nina, an eyewitness in a restaurant, to be emotionally overwhelmed and crying. During this time, Brian exhibited a temper, angrily confronted staff, and seemed very angry to the point of discomforting others.

Gabby also communicated to her ex-boyfriend during a phone call that she had an argument with Brian and wanted to leave him.

Evidence: Brian Strangled Gabby and Attempted Cover-Up

There are indications that Brian Laundrie may have attempted to cover up the circumstances surrounding Gabby Petito's death.

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The Gabby Petito case drew public attention due to the tragic disappearance and subsequent investigation, during which both families became involved in different ways, with Gabby's family seeking help and Brian's family being uncooperative.

Gabby's Family Sought Help From Brian's Uncooperative Parents

Gabby's family, including her mother Nicole and father Joe, tried multiple times to reach out to the Laundries through calls, voicemails, and texts, seeking any information about their daughter, but they were constantly ignored. Even when threatened with police involvement, Brian's family did not respond. Nicole checked Gabby’s social media for updates and noted an unusual silence since August 25th. Gabby's parents reached out to others, including friends and family, trying to locate her. Initially, Nicole thought both Gabby and Brian might be missing, considering they were in remote areas with potential dangers.

Joe Petito indicated that he sent text messages to Brian's family, warning them he would involve the police, yet there was no response. When authorities informed Nicole that Brian had returned with the van but not Gabby and had already obtained legal counsel, Gabby's family was devastated.

The officers who tried to communicate with Chris Laundrie, Brian's father, reported his refusal to provide information and redirection to his attorney. At their home, Brian's parents demonstrated non-cooperation by having Gabby's van towed away, not speaking without an attorney, and blocking Gabby's family from communication.

Brian's Parents Acted Suspiciously, Mowing the Lawn as Protesters Gathered

The Laundries' behavior raised suspicions when Christopher Laundrie was seen mowing the lawn as protesters gathered around the household seeking answers. Their general lack of engagement and refusal to assist in the search for Gabby intensified the Petito family's distress.

Petito and Schmidt Families Devastated, Seek Accountability For Gabby's Death

Gabby's family was described as unable to sleep or eat, and they collapsed on the ground upon learning of Brian's return and his immediate retention of legal counsel. In their quest for accountability, they asked the Laundrie family to empathize with their dire situation and provide any information. However, Brian's attorney advised him agai ...