Gabby Petito's parents have long believed that Chris and Roberta Laundrie knew Gabby was dead long before her body was found.

In trying to prove it, Gabby's mother, Nichole Schmidt, and father, Joe Petito, have sued the Laundries and their attorney Steve Bertolino for intentional infliction of emotional distress. They are claiming that the trio was aware that Gabby Petito was dead but chose to do nothing.  

In depositions for the upcoming civil trial, we learn two days after Brian Laundrie is believed to have killed Gabby Petito, he makes a frantic call to his parents. In the August 29, 2021, call, Laundrie tells his parents that Gabby is "gone" and he needs a lawyer.

According to Petitio family attorney Pat Reilly, Chris and Roberta Laundrie did not admit to knowing Gabby was killed, only that they were told by Brian that she was "gone."  A retainer was sent to attorney Steve Bertolino six days later.

Reilly, however, believes the family was told more than they are now admitting. Reilly has filed a motion to force Bertolino into revealing what Brian Laundrie told him.  

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Patrick Reilly -  Attorney for Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt; Snyder and Reilly Trial Lawyers
• Caryn Stark – NYC Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Twitter: @carynpsych, Instagram: carynpsych, and FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Bill Garcia – Private Investigator: “Bill Garcia Investigative Services;'” Part of Search Team for Sherri Papini
• JoScott Morgan – Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University; Author, “Blood Beneath My Feet;” Host: “Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;” Twitter: @JoScottForensic  
• Melissa Ratliff - ABC7 Sarasota's Digital Content Manager & Journalist; TikTok: @ABC7MySuncoast, Facebook: MelissaontheSuncoast