Gabby Petito‘s tragic life story is told by her family and friends in three parts of a Netflix documentary. The series offers insights into Gabby’s untimely demise and her early death. The documentary, titled *American Murder: Gabby Petito*, is set to premiere this month, providing a comprehensive look at the case that captivated the nation.
## Gabby Petito’s story still matters
Gabby Petito’s case gained intense national attention following her disappearance during a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in 2021. Laundrie was found to have killed her, which brought domestic violence and the disappearance of missing people into focus. Netflix’s series is intended to give viewers a better understanding of Gabby and her life, as well as the events that led to her death. It uses first-hand accounts and other previously unreleased materials.
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This documentary promises unprecedented access, with text messages between Gabby, her family and the police, as well as video footage and heartbreaking extracts of Gabby’s journals. This material is expected to give a deeper understanding of Gabby’s life and experiences in her last months.
What Was Gabby Peto? A Life Cut Short
Gabby Petito was a 22 year old New Yorker from Long Island who became a social media influencer. She documented her travels and life on YouTube and Instagram. In 2019, she began dating Brian Laundrie and moved into his Florida home with his parents. Her online presence and vibrant personality made her disappearance even more shocking.
The involvement of Brian Laundrie
Brian Laundrie, 23 at the time of the events, was Gabby Petito’s fiancé. They got engaged in the year 2020. Laundrie’s return to Florida after Gabby disappeared, without her, raised immediate suspicion. Later, in October of 2021, he was discovered dead at a Florida Nature Preserve. FBI confirms that the notebook near his remains contains a confession written by him admitting to killing Gabby.
# A detailed timeline of the cross-country trip and Gabby’s disappearance
* **July 2, 2021:** Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie began their cross-country van trip from Blue Point, New York. It was an attempt to show off their lifestyle of adventure.
* **August 12, 2021:** Police in Moab, Utah, responded to a report of a possible domestic dispute involving Gabby and Brian. The incident, which did not result in charges being filed but raised questions about the relationship between the couple, was nevertheless concerning. Gabby explained to officers that her OCD caused the fight and she was frustrated with cleaning up the car. The police classified the incident more as a domestic violence than a mental illness crisis, which prevented an arrest.
>”I was apologizing to him and saying, ‘I’m sorry that I’m so mean,’ because sometimes I have OCD and sometimes I can get really frustrated,” Petito explained in police body camera footage from the Moab incident.
* **August 21, 2021:** Gabby’s father had his last FaceTime call with her. In the past, he’s said that during their discussion he didn’t notice any “red-flags”.
* **August 25, 2021:** The last post was made to Gabby Petito’s Instagram account. This day, Gabby Petito spoke to her mom for the last phone call.
* **September 1, 2021:** Brian Laundrie returned to his family’s home in Florida without Gabby Petito.
* **September 11, 2021:** Gabby’s family filed a missing person report with the Suffolk County Police Department in New York, officially launching the search for her.
* **September 19, 2021**: Gabby Petito’s remains were discovered in Wyoming.
Moab Police Department via AP, File
Where was Gabby’s body discovered?
Gabby Petito was found dead at Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area, located in Wyoming. This is a rugged and remote area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The search focused on this area after Gabby Petito was reported as missing.
Investigative findings on the cause of death
Teton County’s coroner determined Gabby Peto died of strangulation. Her manner of dying was also determined as homicide. According to the coroner, she was dead between three and four weeks prior to her body being discovered. This would place her death in late August.
## How to Watch *American Murder: Gabby Petito*
The *American Murder: Gabby Petito* documentary series will be available for streaming on Netflix starting Monday, February 17. The documentary series is a comprehensive and emotional exploration of Gabby’s life, Brian Laundrie’s relationship to Gabby, and all the events leading up to her tragic demise. The series is set to bring light to the complex issues of domestic abuse and raise awareness of missing person cases. This series is a poignant reminder of Gabby’s life and a cautionary tale.