2011 missing toddler Ayla Reynolds' case: wrongful death lawsuit settled, but criminal investigation remains open.

A wrongful death lawsuit settlement involving Justin DiPietro, father of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, does not conclude the active criminal investigation into her 2011 disappearance in Maine. Ayla's mother, Trista Reynolds, reached an undisclosed settlement against DiPietro and his family, who face allegations of wrongful death and parental negligence. Ayla was declared legally dead in 2017, and authorities continue to pursue leads amid doubts about DiPietro's abduction claims.