ExpectingUnicorns
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I do not believe that Gabby was the instigator. I did read the report. I found the below quoted portion, which wasn't included in your post, very pivotal as it precluded the actual police encounter. I believe, had LE given proper weight to this initial report, they would have come to a different conclusion as to who instigated the violence. (It is also referenced in other portions of the report as well, but in my haste to post, I haven't located them yet. I will research further if there is any confusion.)GP as Instigator?
@CrimeDawg123
Seeing the actual videos from LEOs' body worn cameras could enlighten us but failing that, we have quotes from a reviewer who did watch them. And rewatched them over the course of months reviewing the case, and able to pause, rewind, fast-forward, take notes, resulting in a 102 page report.
From "Gabrielle Petito Statements to Law Enforcement" on page 5,* Gabby said to LEOs,
- she has a “mean attitude.”
- "to be honest, I definitely hit him first.”
- "she had slapped Brian a couple of times and Brian kept telling her to “shut up.”"
- “I guess but I hit him first.” (<- after LEO asked “did he hit you though?”)
- “I hit him.” (<- "when asked about the van hitting into the curb.")
- "was hitting Brian while he was driving but “not a lot but yeah.” "
IDK if GP was THE instigator, but per her stmts to LE on body worn cameras, she participated in physical exchanges w BL.
I highly recommend reading the report.
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* An independent law enforcement agency completed a 102 page report of Moab LE's interactions w GP & BL, after reviewing the body-worn camera footage and interviewing Assistant Chief Palmer, Officer Pratt, and Officer Robbins. The interviews were recorded using an audio recording device.
"Initial Call to Dispatch:
On August 12, 2021, at 16:39:16, the Grand County Dispatch Center received a call from <Redacted> who was calling to report what he described as a “domestic dispute.” <Redacted> reports he was driving and saw a “gentleman slapping the girl.” <Redacted> stated he stopped driving and the male and female “ran up and down the sidewalk” where “he proceeded to hit her.” <Redacted> stated they hopped in the van and drove off. <Redacted> said he took a picture of the license plate and describes the vehicle and the license plate information. <Redacted> further describes the make, model, and other characteristics of the van."
But you are correct, al66pine, that Gabby did state that she had hit Brian first. The other witness report, which I'm searching for now, puts her admission in a bit of a different light. I will continue searching and post it to see if you might agree that perhaps Gabby might have been martyring a bit (maybe to prevent charges against Brian?)
Edited by me to add last paragraph.
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