
Gabby Petito's mother breaks silence as family prepares for funeral
ABC News
Travel blogger Gabby Petito's mother breaks silence as family braces for funeral and the search for Brian Laundrie continues.
The mother of Gabby Petito is breaking her silence with a heartfelt message to supporters as she and her family prepare for the slain 22-year-old travel blogger's funeral Sunday in Long Island, New York.
Nicole Schmidt posted a message on Facebook late Saturday night following a 12-day silence.
"As I scroll through all the posts, my heart is full of love," Schmidt wrote. "I wish I could reach out and hug each and every one of you!!! Your support has been so overwhelming, and we are so filled with gratitude."
Schmidt also posted a series of family photos of her daughter as well as images of Petito traveling, telling supporters, "Please know what you are all doing for us does not go unnoticed, and with all of you by our side, we will get #justiceforgabby."
