Pleckman accused them of “wrongful conduct” that contributed to her daughter’s murder. The lawsuit claimed that Drexel was not a registered guest at the Bar Harbor Hotel but may have been with a friend staying there. However, the hotel has denied any responsibility for monitoring the minor.
The lawsuit continues to make its way through the courts as Drexel’s family seeks justice for the tragic loss of their daughter.
Family Finally Gets Some “Happiness”
The discovery of Drexel’s remains in 2022 brought a bittersweet sense of closure to her family after years of searching for answers.
Now, with Vause’s guilty plea, they are seeing delayed justice. Drexel’s mother, Dawn Pleckman, said the plea offers “a resolution to what happened” and expressed her belief that Vause will face consequences for her actions.
Drexel’s father, John Kahyaoglu, shared similar sentiments. “I got a lot of happiness out of it, that she’s not just going to walk out of here,” Kahyaoglu told reporters.
“A lot of people have been working on this and been waiting for this day. I can’t wait until sentencing, of course, but it’s been a long journey.”
Moody’s Confession and Sentencing
Raymond Moody, now 64, pleaded guilty in October 2022 to kidnapping, raping, and murdering Brittanee Drexel.
