Criminal Investigation Into Ayla Reynolds Disappearance Continues

A settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit involving the disappearance of toddler Ayla Reynolds has not concluded the ongoing criminal investigation into her case. Trista Reynolds, Ayla's mother, settled her civil suit against Ayla's father, Justin DiPietro, and his family, but the terms remain undisclosed. Despite the civil suit's dismissal, police confirmed that the investigation is still active, with detectives pursuing all leads. Ayla was reported missing in December 2011, triggering Maine's largest and costliest criminal investigation, and she was declared legally dead by a judge in 2017. DiPietro has consistently asserted his innocence, although investigators remain skeptical of his abduction claims, especially considering his sister was present in the home during her disappearance. The civil lawsuit aimed to uncover more details about the case, with Reynolds asserting that DiPietro cannot evade the truth indefinitely.