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Ep 366: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt Part 24

Aug 27, 2026 · 1h 3m

Summary

In this remastered episode, host Nikki Schmidt interviews Gabby Petito’s mother, Nicole Schmidt, discussing the civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents for concealing information. They analyze deposition transcripts revealing the Laundries knew Gabby was missing but failed to notify her family. The conversation also covers the urgent need for coercive control laws, critiques police handling of the case, and references the Micah Francis tragedy to highlight systemic failures in addressing domestic abuse.

Topics discussed

Mint Mobile ad with Ryan Reynolds Gabby Petito's van life and the civil lawsuit against Brian's parents Deposition testimony: Brian's frantic call and failure to notify Gabby's parents Podcast release timing and Gabby's legacy Micah Francis case and Netflix documentary critique Male responsibility in preventing domestic violence Modeling healthy behavior for boys and systemic change Coercive control laws and police response failures Need for better police training and Gabby's inspiring legacy Accountability, funding, and the Laundry family's legal liability Crime Analyst Patreon promo and narcissistic abuse tactics Weight Loss by Hers ad Analysis of Brian's knowledge and the 'confession notebook' The van stop as a missed intervention and police accountability Reducing DV homicides through training and perpetrator profiling Laundry family's lack of empathy and White House invitation Advocacy, indigenous missing persons, and Gabby's foundation The 24 days Gabby was missing and enduring the grief Closing remarks, listener appreciation, and Progressive ad
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