Gabby Petito, who went missing during a cross-country road trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie, made headlines in America. The suspicion was surrounded upon her fiancé Laundrie, but the true story was never revealed. After years of front-page headlines, Netflix is exploring the truth behind his disappearance, which has been streaming since February 17.
The case
According to reports in August 2021, Laundrie allegedly killed Petito during a four-month-long road trip in the United States. Months later, Laundrie died by suicide, and his parents were scrutinised for alleged involvement in the cover-up. However, some footage, text messages, and Petito’s journal diary uncovered the dark truth that was completely opposite from their social media life.
American Murder: Gabby Petito is a three-part documentary that goes beyond the newspaper headlines. The documentary contains a look at their final days and sheds light on the abuse and the moments when everything changed in a few minutes.
Story Behind Petito In Netflix Documentary
Petito, who was identified for her creativity and cheerful personality, was born in 1999 in New York. Petito and Laundrie met in high school and started dating after graduation. Later, they moved to Florida and got engaged. But before a successful marriage, they had decided to travel the country in a modified van. Their friends spotted a change in their relationship, but they assured that everything was going smoothly.
In July 2021, they left their hometown for cross-country travel and documented it on their social media accounts. However, on August 12, a dispute took place between them in Moab, Utah. When police intervened, it was found that Petito was aggressive, but after a few days, she disappeared, and his fiancé returned home on September 1. He didn’t even mention anything about Petito.
As the family approached authorities and an extensive manhunt was launched, the news made front-page headlines in the US. Months later, a confession letter was found next to Laundrie’s dead body. “I thought I was being merciful, that it was what she wanted, but now I see all the mistakes I made. I panicked. I was in shock. But from the moment I made that decision, I knew I couldn’t live without her,” the confession letter stated.
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