THE father of Gabby Petito said his murdered daughter is already "saving lives" by encouraging people in abusive relationships to leave and drawing awareness to other missing person cases.

In a message posted to Instagram on Saturday alongside a picture of Gabby, Joseph Petito wrote: "She is already saving lives.

"So many stories being sent to us about relationships being left with proper planning for safety, and people are being found due to her influence.

"We have much more work to do, but it’s a start."

Instagram users in the comments also echoed his message, with one writing: "Her story is a wake up call to many in bad, violent relationships. I only wish it hadn’t cost her own life.

"I wish she could have been saved in some way and could end the relationship she was in before it ended this badly. ?"

Another also wrote: "I have a heavy heart for you and your beautiful family. Gabby was a special girl, she has made her mark in the world. Your mission is an inspiration to us all. ???"

IN MEMORIAM

During the emotional funeral service for Gabby, Joseph Petito imparted a similar message.

“If there is a trip you want to take, do it now while you have the time," he said.

"If there is a relationship that might not best for you, leave it now."

Read our Gabby Petito live blog for the very latest news and updates…

He continued: “Gabby is the most amazing person I’ve ever met. When you leave here today, be inspired by what she brought to the table.

"Because the entire planet knows this woman's name now, and she's inspired a lot of women and a lot of men to do what's best for them first.

"Put yourself first and do it now while you have the time. I couldn't be more proud as a father."

SWAMPLAND SEARCH

It comes as the furious search for Gabby's fiancé Brian Laundrie continues and more than 50 searchers made up of FBI agents and other law enforcement personnel scour the swampland around Laundrie's hometown of North Port, Florida.

Meanwhile, the Denver Field Office of the FBI released a federal arrest warrant for Brian on September 23 for running up a $1,000 balance from August 31 through September 1 on a Capital One debit card.

Brian was reportedly indicted by a federal grand jury for violating a federal statute prohibiting use of unauthorized access devices.

And internet sleuths think they found a clue foreshadowing Gabby's death in a message she posted on Instagram on her 21st birthday.

In three images posted, the vlogger is seen smiling in front of a wall of green leaves and oranges as she poses with balloons that show her new age

She captioned the post: "21 oranges," along with an orange emoji, which she also used as the caption for Instagram pictures taken in California and dated January 26, 2020.

Some sleuths following the case have pointed out that oranges have often been used in film and television to foreshadow a death or upcoming tragedy.

According to Uproxx, the first example was the iconic 1972 film The Godfather, in which director Francis Ford Coppola included an orange in every death scene.

Other examples of films that use orange to signify death include Requiem for a Dream and Point Break, as well as television series like Family Guy, Lost and The Wire.

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