Gabby Petito’s mother launches legal action against her daughter’s suspected killer

The mother of former influencer, Gabby Petito has launched legal action against her daughter’s suspected killer, Brian Laundrie

Nicole Schmidt filed a complaint in the Sarasota County, seeking monetary compensation for “wrongful death”.

The lawsuit alleges Petito and her then-fiancé left New York in July to embark on a trip across America, with their travels posted online for the world to see.

The influencers remains were found in Wyoming in September 2021 after she was reported missing.

The 22-year-old died by strangulation and Laundrie became the prime suspect.

Laundrie’s remains were later discovered within a Florida nature reserve and followed the case receiving worldwide attention.

Authorities found a notebook in which Laundrie allegedly used to claim responsibility for Petito’s death.

The lawsuit says “as a direct consequence of Brian Laundrie’s conduct, Nichole Schmidt and Joseph Petito incurred funeral and burial expenses”.

It continues adding the parents “have suffered a loss of care and comfort, and have suffered a loss of probable future companionship, society and comfort”.

Schmidt is seeking a trial by jury, but the suit does not list a specific monetary amount.