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The Courier
16-05-2025
- The Courier
3 people taken to hospital after A90 crash north of Dundee
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A90 north of Dundee. Emergency services were called to the collision at the Tealing junction at around 3.50pm on Thursday. The crash involved a black Ford Transit Connect, a silver Mazda CX-5 and a white Vauxhall Viva. Two men, aged 71 and 62, who were the driver and passenger of the Mazda, and the driver of the Vauxhall, a 61-year-old woman, were taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment. Police have not revealed their conditions. Drivers faced long delays and diversions and the road was closed for more than seven hours. Police have now launched an appeal for witnesses. Road Policing Sergeant Brian McEwen said: 'Our inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this crash and I would appeal to any witnesses to please contact police. 'In addition, drivers with dash-cam footage around the time of the incident are asked to come forward as this may assist with our inquiries.' Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2419 of May 15.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Appeal after man drives van at village residents
A man involved in a series of separate assaults during which he "verbally confronted" his victims before driving a van towards them is being sought by police. The incidents happened in Appleton Roebuck, near York, at about 17:30 GMT on 5 March and then at about 18:30 GMT and 19:30 GMT on 9 March, according to North Yorkshire Police. The suspect was described as being in his mid to late 30s, of broad build, with an unshaven face and wearing a beige beanie with the sides folded up, and he was driving a Ford Transit Connect van, with a registration number believed to be similar to YR52 AYP. Anyone with information, or with CCTV footage from the scene, was asked to contact police. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. North Yorkshire Police
BBC News
23-03-2025
- BBC News
Appeal after man drives van towards people in Appleton Roebuck
A man involved in a series of separate assaults during which he "verbally confronted" his victims before driving a van towards them is being sought by incidents happened in Appleton Roebuck, near York, at about 17:30 GMT on 5 March and then at about 18:30 GMT and 19:30 GMT on 9 March, according to North Yorkshire suspect was described as being in his mid to late 30s, of broad build, with an unshaven face and wearing a beige beanie with the sides folded up, and he was driving a Ford Transit Connect van, with a registration number believed to be similar to YR52 with information, or with CCTV footage from the scene, was asked to contact police. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
USA Today
21-02-2025
- USA Today
How was Gabby Petito found? Netflix puts spotlight back on case that captivated the US
When Gabby Petito disappeared on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, a weekslong nationwide search ensued, and the 22-year-old's story has now become the subject of a new Netflix docuseries. Petitio went missing on Aug. 27, 2021, and her whereabouts became even more unclear when Laundrie returned to his parent's Florida home alone on Sept. 1. She was ultimately found dead weeks later on Sept. 19. Laundrie's body was discovered in Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in North Port, Florida, in October 2021. He died by suicide. By the end of 2021, the couple that began dating in early 2019 before becoming engaged in July 2020, were both dead. The docuseries, titled 'American Murder: Gabby Petito,' follows the events leading up to Petito's death, and how the high school sweethearts' trip across the country ended as a tragedy. Here is how the high-profile search for Petito unfolded. How did the search for Gabby Petito begin? An individual called 911 on Aug. 12 to report a domestic disturbance after seeing a man in a 2012 white Ford Transit Connect van slapping a woman. When Utah police investigated the incident, the lead officer concluded that he did 'not believe the situation escalated to the level of a domestic assault as much as that of a mental health crisis.' Laundrie told the responding officers that he pushed Petito away in self-defense and that her cellphone scratched his face. Petito told officers that the two had spent that morning arguing as Laundrie prevented her from entering their van. Officers decided to separate the couple for the evening, taking Laundrie to a hotel, but the two reconciled and continued on their road trip that night. On Aug. 19, a video was uploaded to the couple's shared YouTube account showing multiple clips of them seemingly happy on their journey. On Aug. 22 when she contacted her ex-boyfriend who viewed the call as "a cry for help.' Petito's and Laundrie's relationship seemed troubled despite the couple from Long Island, New York being on the road since July 2021 for their tour of national parks and other sites, during which they occasionally posted joyful social media photos and stories. On Aug. 27, 2021, Petito and Laundrie visited a Whole Foods in Jackson, Wyoming. Security footage showed Laundrie slamming the door before entering the grocery store. According to the docuseries, this is the last-known footage of Petito. Gabby Petito found in wilderness, dead by strangulation Petito was found strangled to death on Sept. 19 after her body was left in the wilderness for nearly a month, Teton County coroner, Dr. Brent Blue, said. The coroner indicated that Petito was a victim of domestic violence. "Unfortunately, this is only one of many deaths around the country of people who are involved with domestic violence, and it's unfortunate that these other deaths did not get as much coverage as this one," Blue said. The discovery of Petito's remains came after law enforcement combed through a camping area in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest and found human remains that were later confirmed to be Petito's. The FBI in Denver said agents conducted ground surveys at Grand Teton National Park with help from the National Park Service and other law enforcement agencies. One of the areas examined in the investigation was the Spread Creek camping area near Grand Teton National Park, which came to focus after a tip from travel vloggers Jenn and Kyle Bethune. The vloggers saidthey spotted Petito's white van in GoPro footage they recorded while camping in late August, and they shared the footage with the FBI before posting it online. Laundrie also went missing The day Petito went missing, Laundrie had a nearly 55-minute phone call with his mom. Laundrie's father also reached out to a lawyer that day. Laundrie left Wyoming for Florida on Aug. 30, and during his trip back, he used Petito's debit card to fuel their van. An electronic payment was also made from Petito to Laundrie for $700, and it contained the message: "Goodbye Brian, I'll never ask you for anything again." To find Laundrie, authorities used drones, scent-sniffing dogs and all-terrain vehicles. Investigators also took some of Laundrie's clothing from his parent's home to provide a scent for the search dogs. Duane Lee Chapman, known as TV personality "Dog the Bounty Hunter," also searched for Laundrie, promising to nab him before his 24th birthday on Nov. 18. John Walsh, a victims' advocate and host of the TV show "In Pursuit With John Walsh," also joined the chase. Laundrie was initially charged with unauthorized use of a Capital One debit card and several accounts, spending more than $1,000, according to a grand jury indictment released in September 2021 by the U.S. District of Wyoming. Brian Laundrie's parents not charged in Gabby Petito case Christopher and Roberta Laundrie were not charged after Petito was found dead. They did settle a civil lawsuit with Petito's parents in 2024, which accused the couple of withholding knowledge of the vlogger's death. The filmmakers of the Netflix docuseries included a note from Laundrie's mother, which she told her son to "burn after reading." "If you're in jail, I will bake a cake with a file in it," Roberta Laundrie wrote her son in the undated letter. "If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags." Roberta Laundrie denied that her words pertained to Petito's death. Petito's parents also said they tried contacting Laundrie's parents and sister, but their messages went unanswered. When officers went to the Laundrie's home on Sept. 11, body camera footage showed Christopher Laundrie telling the officer that his son was home but referred the cop to an attorney for further questioning. Josh Taylor, a North Port police spokesperson, told USA TODAY he was unsure what charges Laundrie's parents could face: "To this day, there has never been a crime in this case which took place in the City of North Port." In a statement to USA TODAY, Laundrie's attorney, Steven Bertolino, said the docuseries "contained many inaccuracies, incorrect juxtapositions of timelines, and misstatements and omissions of fact - perhaps deliberate to capture their 'truth,' perhaps due to simple error." "We all know Brian took Gabby's life and Brian then took his own as well," Bertolino said. "Let the parents of both Gabby and Brian mourn and remember them in peace." Contributing: Erin Jensen, Jeanine Santucci, John Bacon, Christal Hayes, Grace Hauck & Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Gabby Petito's Parents ‘Forgive' Her Killer Brian Laundrie After Her Body Was Found 3 Weeks After She Disappeared
The tragic murder of Gabby Petito by her fiancé Brian Laundrie is the focus of Netflix's American Murder: Gabby Petito, a three-part documentary that looks not just to provide answers about what happened, but to give the public a better idea of who Gabby Petito was, her relationship with Brian Laundrie. The documentary also examines the events that led to her tragic death, and what happened afterward. Featuring real text messages, video footage, and personal journals from Petito, as well as never-seen-before interviews with members of her family, including her parents Nichole and Joseph, and her stepparents, the documentary doesn't provide much in the way of new information, but it does provide context on what happened between Petito and Laundrie. More from StyleCaster Are Love Is Blind's Taylor & Daniel Still Together After Claims He Knew What She Looked Like? The Influencer Who Inspired Apple Cider Vinegar Hasn't Been Seen in Years-So Where Is Belle Gibson Now? With American Murder: Gabby Petito now out, there's been a renewed interest in the case and in what exactly happened to the 'van life' vlogger. But how exactly did Petito die? How and where did they find Gabby Petito's body? Here's everything we know. Gabby Petito was first reported missing on September 11, 2021, after she failed to contact her parents for weeks. Nichole Schmidt and Joe Petito had previously tried to contact Brian Laundrie's parents, Roberta and Christopher, but their messages went unanswered. That day, when the police arrived at the Laundrie's home, they were informed that Brian Laundrie was indeed back, but his parents refused to answer any other questions and redirected the police to their attorney. A few days later, police arrived at Laundrie's house only to be informed he had been missing for days after heading out on a hike in the nearby Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. This all happened before Gabby Petito's death was confirmed and Laundrie was named a person of interest in the investigation. Just eight days after being reported missing and three weeks after the last confirmed sighting of Petito, on surveillance footage walking with Brian Laundrie through a Whole Foods in Jackson, Wyoming, her body was found at the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping area in Wyoming after thousands of tips are received, one which mentioned a Ford Transit Connect van—like the one Petito and Laundrie were in. The area where her body was discovered is near the border of Grand Teton National Park. Her death was ruled a homicide, with the cause of death confirmed to be strangulation and blunt-force injuries to the head and neck. By the time her body was found, Petito had been dead for approximately three weeks. Her family was immediately notified. Just a few days later, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Brian Laundrie. However, almost a month later, Laundrie's remains were found. Police determined he died by suicide from a gunshot wound. Alongside his remains, police found a notebook that contained a confession letter. In it, Laundrie claimed the killing was 'merciful,' and the result of Gabby suffering a head injury in a fall. 'Please do not make life harder for my family,' Brian Laundrie wrote. 'They lost a son and a daughter. The most wonderful girl in the world. Gabby I'm sorry.' Nichole Schidmt, Gabby Petito's mother, said at CrimeCon 2024, 'I speak for myself here when I say Brian, I forgive you.' She, however, wasn't feeling so charitable about his parents, particularly his mother Roberta. 'As for you, Roberta — and I call you out individually because you are evidently the mastermind that shattered your family and mind with your evil ways — I see no empathy in your eyes, no remorse in your heart, and no willingness to take responsibility for your actions,' she said, adding, 'You do not deserve forgiveness. You deserve to be forgotten and dehumanized. You epitomize pure evil.' In 2022, Gabby Petito's parents filed a lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of helping their son cover up Gabby's murder and trying to help him flee the country. That lawsuit has since been settled. There are no public details available about the settlement. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) for confidential support. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential counseling. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways
