Gabby Petito asked Brian Laundrie to stop calling her names, letter shows
In the undated letter, Gabby Petito referenced a fight between herself and Brian Laundrie.
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Would Gabby Petito be alive if abuse warning signs were acted on earlier?
Gabby Petito, 22, died at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Now, her parents are asking if her murder could have been prevented, and hope others can be saved by learning her story.
Gabby Petito: The Untold Story
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Brian Laundrie's mom wrote letter saying she'd help him "dispose of a body"
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Gabby Petito’s family gets $3M in lawsuit
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An attorney for the Laundrie family told CBS News they were "appalled."
Gabby Petito: The Untold Story
“48 Hours” explores Gabby Petito’s final days and the missed warning signs that might have saved her. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.
Could Gabby Petito's death have been prevented?
Gabby Petito's parents hope that hearing her story can help others walk away from domestic abuse relationships.
Gabby Petito's family files $50 million wrongful death suit against Utah police
The 22-year-old was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip last year.
Brian Laundrie's parents move to dismiss lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito's family
Laundrie was found dead in a Florida nature reserve last fall, several weeks after his fiancée's body was discovered in a Wyoming national park, where the couple had been vacationing.
Gabby Petito's family sues Brian Laundrie's parents
The lawsuit contends that Laundrie told his parents on Aug. 28 that he had killed Petito, 22, his fiancee of about a year at the time. Her body was not found until September 19.
Laundrie claimed responsibility for Petito's death
The FBI revealed that a notebook found with the remains of Brian Laundrie "contained written statements claiming responsibility" for Gabby Petito's death. The FBI said it is officially closing its investigation.
Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death, FBI says
Petito died of "blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, with manual strangulation," according to the FBI.
Brian Laundrie died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Brian Laundrie died from a gunshot wound to the head and his manner of death was suicide, according to his family's attorney and a local medical examiner. His remains were found in October at a Florida reserve after a weeks-long manhunt following the disappearance and death of his fiancée, Gabby Petito. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Brian Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, attorney says
Laundrie died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, his family's attorney said Tuesday.
Brian Laundrie's autopsy was "inconclusive," family attorney says
Laundrie's remains were discovered last week in a Florida wildlife reserve next to several of his belongings.
Human remains found in Florida confirmed to be Brian Laundrie
The discovery came after a weeks-long manhunt following the death of Gabby Petito.
Questions linger after Laundrie's remains ID'd
The search for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of his fiancée Gabby Petito, is over. The FBI used dental records to confirm remains found in Florida at a nature preserve belong to Laundrie. Justin Kase of CBS affiliate WINK-TV reports on reaction to the news, and Thuy Lan Nguyen of CBS affiliate WTSP-TV joins CBSN AM to discuss the investigation.
Brian Laundrie's remains found, FBI says
The FBI confirmed that human remains found in Florida's Carlton Reserve on Wednesday were those of Brian Laundrie. The 23-year-old went missing just days after his fiancée, Gabby Petito, was reported missing on September 11.
Police back at park amid search for Laundrie
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family said the suspected human remains found Wednesday in Florida likely belong to Laundrie. Authorities have been searching for him in a nature reserve near his family's home following his disappearance shortly after his fiancée Gabby Petito was reported missing last month. CBS affiliate WTSP-TV reporter Adaure Achumba joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the investigation.
Possible remains found in Brian Laundrie search
Officials say they found suspected human remains while searching for Brian Laundrie. The fiancé of Gabby Petito, who was found strangled to death, has been missing for more than a month. Michael Hudak from WINK Fort Meyers joined CBSN to discuss the latest in the investigation.
Apparent human remains found near Brian Laundrie's belongings, FBI says
The FBI said "we don't have all the answers yet."
FBI: Apparent human remains found in Laundrie search
The FBI said apparent human remains were found near some of Brian Laundrie's personal belongings in a Florida reserve on Wednesday morning. The agency will likely be on scene for several days as the investigation continues. Watch Michael McPherson, special agent in charge of the FBI's Tampa field office, speak to reporters.
Suspected human remains found at site of Brian Laundrie manhunt
Authorities are investigating whether the remains belong to Brian Laundrie.
Wyoming coroner says Gabby Petito was strangled
A coroner has determined Gabby Petito was strangled to death. The 22-year-old's body was found in Wyoming last month. She had been on a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, who remains the only person of interest in her murder. Forensic pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden leaves office believing history will redeem him
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Gaza ceasefire deal set to start Sunday, but Netanyahu issues warning
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Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight
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ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.
Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week
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Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
Protests erupted in West Bengal last August after the body of a trainee doctor was found with multiple injuries in a hospital lecture hall.
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"Curious" sailor tried to access Biden's medical records, investigation shows
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Dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video
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Polar vortex set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
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Trump heads to Washington D.C. as days of inaugural celebrations begin
Trump boarded his plane from Palm Beach, Florida to head to the nation's capital.
Dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video
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Trump allies jockey for jobs and tee times at freewheeling Mar-a-Lago
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Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
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Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight
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DOJ lawsuit accuses Walgreens of filling millions of unlawful prescriptions
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If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"
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Trump heads to Washington D.C. as days of inaugural celebrations begin
Trump boarded his plane from Palm Beach, Florida to head to the nation's capital.
Trump allies jockey for jobs and tee times at freewheeling Mar-a-Lago
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Trump says he'll probably visit Los Angeles next week
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
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Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
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Yola performs "Temporary"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Temporary."
Yola performs "Future Enemies"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Future Enemies."
Yola performs "Symphony"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Symphony."
What's next for TikTok after SCOTUS ruling?
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Police volunteer in India convicted in rape, murder of doctor
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Yola performs "Temporary"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Temporary."
Yola performs "Future Enemies"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Future Enemies."
Yola performs "Symphony"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. She made her U.S. TV debut on Saturday Sessions and received four Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist. On Friday, she released the highly-anticipated new EP "My Way" and announced a new nationwide tour. Now, here is Yola with "Symphony."
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Spotlight on Brutalist architecture
"The Brutalist" will be released nationwide next week. The film tells the story of an architect who survives the Holocaust and brings that unique building style to America. It's not the only spotlight Brutalist and modern architecture is getting: The Trump administration said it will be taking a close look at those types of buildings. Washington, D.C. is also home to a new exhibit about Brutalist architecture. Dana Jacobson reports.