The family of Gabby Petito, a Utah woman who was killed in a domestic dispute earlier this month, has released a high-resolution photo to the public that shows her injuries.
Petito, 25, was found dead in a house in the Salt Lake City suburb of West Valley City on May 1. Her boyfriend, Matthew J. Stewart, is facing charges of aggravated murder and other crimes related to the incident.
The photo released by the family shows Petito with a black eye, bruises on her face and neck, as well as redness and swelling on her cheek and forehead.
In a statement released with the photo, the family said that they wanted to show the world what domestic violence looks like. They also expressed their gratitude to the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office for helping them bring justice to the case.
“Gabby was a strong, beautiful young woman who had a bright and promising future,” the statement said. “She had dreams and aspirations that were cut short due to domestic violence. We want to ensure that everyone knows that Gabby was a victim of domestic violence and that her death will not be in vain.”
The family also called on people to become advocates against domestic violence, saying that it’s “everyone’s responsibility to step in and help when we see it happening to someone else.”
“We need to come together to recognize and end the cycle of domestic violence,” the statement said. “Gabby’s life mattered and her death must bring about a change.”
The family of Gabby Petito, a 25-year-old Utah woman who was tragically killed in a domestic dispute earlier this month, has released a high-resolution photo that shows her injuries. The photo reveals multiple bruises and swelling on her face and neck, as well as a black eye. The family hopes that by releasing this photo, they can show the world the devastating effects of domestic violence and bring awareness to the issue.
In a statement released with the photo, the family expressed their deep gratitude to the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office for helping them bring justice to the case. The family also called on people to become advocates against domestic violence, saying that it’s “everyone’s responsibility to step in and help when we see it happening to someone else