SUNY Plattsburgh students gather around Hawkins Pond Wednesday Sept. 22 for a candlelight vigil in honor of Gabby Petito, a women that had gained media attention after she was reported missing by her family.
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Petito’s body was identified in Wyoming Sept. 21. Petito had been traveling with her fiance, but was reported missing after he returned without her.
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Above: SUNY Plattsburgh students Megan Alden, Patia Venetos, Lily White, Alicia Fisher, Kaitlyn Bjelko, Payton Zophy and Michaela Schaffer in attendance at the vigil to honor the memory of Petito.
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