Joe Petito

The Petito & Schmidt Families, Joe and Tara Petito and Nichole and Jim Schmidt, have become powerful advocates for missing persons and survivors of domestic violence following the tragic murder of their daughter, Gabby Petito.


Through the Gabby Petito Foundation, they support families in crisis, raise awareness of intimate partner violence, and work to improve responses to missing persons nationwide. Their mission is driven by love, purpose, and a commitment to honouring Gabby’s legacy.