WHERE IS SHE?
YOUTUBER Gabby Petito documented her road trip with her boyfriend Brian Laundrie to her thousands of followers on Instagram.
The pair left New York at the start of July and planned to visit Yellowstone National Park – before the vlogger mysteriously disappeared and was reported missing on September 11.
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They embarked on their road trip after visiting family and attending Gabby's brother's high school graduation.
The couple documented their adventures as they traveled across the midwestern states of Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
Gabby was last spotted leaving a hotel in Salt Lake City on August 24 before Laundrie returned to Florida alone.
He has since been declared a person of interest by cops as they accuse him of "hindering" the investigation.
The Sun takes a look at where the couple visited before Gabby's mysterious disappearance.
JULY 4 - KANSAS
One of her earlier Instagram snaps dated from July 4 showed Gabby posing barefoot in Gove County, Kansas.
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She also uploaded pictures of Laundrie sitting on top of their Ford Transit white camper van – which has been since seized by cops as part of their investigation.
Read our Gabby Petito live blog for the very latest news and updates...
JULY 8 - COLORADO
Days later, Gabby was pictured admiring the sun-kissed scenery in Great Sand Dunes National Park, southern Colorado.
Gabby, who has been described as “free-spirited” and adventurous by her parents, seems to be enjoying the road trip as she visits new places.
A caption underneath the post says: “After going on our first road trip across the country in my tiny car, we felt like there was so much we missed.
“Turning this Ford Transit essentially into a camper was such an adventure in itself, but I couldn’t love the way it turned out more.
“All the places it’s brought us so far have been amazing.”
JULY 18 - ZION NATIONAL PARK
A post from July 18 shows Gabby and Laundrie smiling together in a canyon at Zion National Park.
She uploaded a photo that features a blanket, tent, and pillows as the couple camped out under the stars.
The Zion Canyon is renowned for its sunsets and clear night skies.
AUGUST 12 - UTAH 'FIGHT'
Days after the couple was silent on Instagram, reports emerged that Gabby and Laundrie had a “fight” while in Utah.
A police report detailing the alleged incident revealed that Petito was “crying uncontrollably” in the passenger seat of their van after a “fight”.
The young vlogger was also "breathing heavily", according to the document that was obtained by The Sun.
The police report also described Gabby as "confused and emotional".
Officer Daniel Scott revealed a witness saw the couple "arguing over a phone" before the pair drove away.
Police confirmed that no significant injuries were reported.
Laundrie reportedly told the officer that he had been traveling with Petito for about four to five months and their arguments escalated.
The document states: “That time created emotional strain between them and increased the number of arguments.”
The pair reportedly spent the night apart as Gabby stayed in the van while Laundrie checked into a nearby hotel.
AUGUST 19 - COUPLE POST VIDEO ON YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Gabby and Laundrie posted their first clip on their YouTube channel Normadic Statik.
The eight-minute clip was titled: "Van Life: Beginning our Van Life Journey".
They shared their experiences while on the road and it has been watched more than 230,000 times.
AUGUST 24 - 'LAST SIGHTING'
Gabby was last spotted on August 24 leaving a hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She told her parents the next day that she was visiting Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
But, a final text was sent from the vlogger’s phone on August 30 that reads “No service in Yosemite”.
Yosemite is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California - around 800 miles away from Grand Teton.
Gabby’s mom claims the final text was not sent from her – an allegation that seems to be backed up by a close friend of the vlogger who says that they were set to meet a Yellowstone National Park.
She told MailOnline: "That text was NOT from Gabby I know it!"
It remains unknown who sent the message.
The vlogger's friend, who wanted to remain anonymous, told The Sun: “[The] last time I talk [ed] to Gabby was the beginning of August when we were planning for me to meet her in Yellowstone after my birthday.”
It appears that Gabby was planning to visit Yellowstone as she reportedly told her friends on Snapchat on August 27.
Gabby’s friend said that they were planning to meet in Yellowstone after her birthday on August 29 but hadn’t finalized plans.
SEPTEMBER 1 - LAUNDRIE RETURNS HOME
Laundrie returned to Florida alone at the start of September and their couple’s camper van was seized just days later.
Detectives searched the vehicle for clues and evidence that may help the probe as police admitted the circumstances behind Gabby's disappearance were "odd".
Laundrie hired a lawyer and reportedly wouldn't cooperate with the police.
SEPTEMBER 11 - GABBY REPORTED MISSING
Gabby was reported missing by her parents on the weekend of September 11.
Her worried mom Nicole Schmidt says she remains hopeful that Gabby will return home.
Meanwhile, Gabby's dad Joe Petito said he would not stop searching until she's found.
He told WPTV: "Pride isn't an issue right now. My only daughter is missing."
SEPTEMBER 15 - COPS SAY LAUNDRIE IS A PERSON OF INTEREST
On September 15, cops revealed that Brian Laundrie is a person of interest. He has not been charged with any crime.
Florida's North Port Police Department said in a statement on Wednesday: "Brian Laundrie is a person of interest in this case."
North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison added: "As a father, I can imagine the pain and suffering Gabby's family is going through.
"We are pleading with anyone, including Brian, to share information with us on her whereabouts in the past few weeks."
SEPTEMBER 16 - BODYCAM FOOTAGE EMERGES
Almost a month after the “incident” in Utah, bodycam footage showed Gabby sobbing to police as she’s asked why she allegedly slapped Laundrie.
The video shows an emotional Gabby telling the officer that they were “fighting”.
She tried to explain to the cop what they were arguing about through her tears.
Gabby said: “I have OCD and I was just cleaning and straightening.
"And I was apologizing to him and saying I'm sorry that I am so mean as sometimes I am so mean because I have OCD and get really frustrated.
Gabby Petito timeline
Gabby Petito, 22, was last seen on August 24, leaving a hotel in Utah. Here is a timeline of Gabby Petito's disappearance:
- June 2021 - Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie set off on a cross-country trip across the US.
- July 4 - Gabby posts photos of herself barefoot in Gove County, Kansas.
- July 8 - Gabby posts photos of herself at the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado.
- July 18 - Gabby and Brian post photos of themselves at Utah's Zion National Park.
- August 12 - Body camera footage was released in September showing an encounter Brian and Gabby had with police in Utah. Police confirmed that no significant injuries were reported.
- August 19 - Gabby and Brian post a video on their YouTube channel chronicling their trip.
- August 24 - Gabby is spotted leaving a hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- August 25 - Gabby Facetimes her mom, Nichole Schmidt, for the final time. In a later police report, Schmidt said her conversations with her daughter revealed "more and more tension" between her and Brian.
- August 25 - Gabby also posts her last Instagram. No location is given.
- August 27 - Gabby is seen for what's believed to be the final time. Witnesses claim they saw Brian in an explosive argument with staff at a restaurant in Jackson Hole, leaving Gabby in tears.
- August 27 - Four hours later, travel bloggers driving through Grand Teton National Park drive past the couple's van "abandoned" on a dirt road.
- September 1 - Brian returns home to Florida without Gabby.
- September 11 - Gabby's parents report her missing to Suffolk County police.
- September 14 - Brian's family issues a statement saying he has retained an attorney and will not be cooperating with investigators.
- September 14 - Brian is allegedly last seen by his family. He reportedly told them he was going hiking in Cartlon Reserve but failed to return.
- September 15 - Florida's North Port police announce Brian is a person of interest in the case. He is not charged with any crime.
- September 16 - Utah police release body camera footage of the police encounter with Brian and Gabby.
- September 17 - Brian's parents say they have not seen their son in a couple of days and report him missing.
- September 18 - Police announce they were searching Carlton Reserve in Florida for Brian. Police announce they have not found anything.
- September 19 - Authorities in Wyoming say they found a body in Grand Teton National Park. The FBI announces the body was believed to be Gabby's but a full forensic identification needs to be completed first to confirm.
- September 20 - Police execute a search warrant on Laundrie's home, seizing his silver Mustang and a hard drive that may contain "evidence relevant to proving that a felony has been committed."
- September 21 - Officials announce they will be conducting an autopsy on the remains found in Wyoming to confirm whether or not they belong to Gabby. Police also resumed their search for Laundrie, this time on the Venice side of Carlton Reserve.
- September 21 - The FBI announced the body found in Wyoming was identified as Gabby's. The cause of death was not yet revealed.
- September 21 - The Teton County Coroner's office said Gabby's official cause of death was still pending but the initial manner of death is homicide.
- September 22 - Police continue to scour Carlton Reserve for a trace of Laundrie but yield no leads. A specialist dive team is called in to assist with the hunt.
- September 23 - Officials announced a federal arrest warrant for Brian was issued.
- September 26 - Gabby's funeral was held on Long Island, New York.
- October 12: Gabby's autopsy results were made public. Teton County Coroner Dr Brent Blue confirmed Gabby died by strangulation.
- October 20: Laundrie's personal items were found at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. A medical examiner was called to the scene.
- October 21: The FBI confirmed the remains found have been identified as Laundrie's.
- November 23: Laundrie's autopsy reveals he died from a gunshot wound to the head.
- October 1, 2022: The Gabby Petito Story premieres on Lifetime.
"Not like mean towards him I guess my vibe is like in a bad mood and I said I'm sorry I'm in a bad mood I am stressed I had so much work."
Utah cops are also not ruling out a "potential link" between the case and a couple's murder near where Gabby allegedly fought with her fiance.
Newlyweds Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner were found dead by a friend in the La Sal mountain range on August 18.
The couple had been married for just four months and also lived in a camper van.
A spokesperson for the Grand County Sheriff's Office said: "We're looking at everything."
There's no evidence that the two cases are connected at this time.
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Detectives and FBI crews are working to try and find Gabby as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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