The mysterious disappearance of social media star Gabby Petito in August 2021 gripped the nation and left many wondering what had happened to her.
Gabby was on a road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, traveling from New York to Oregon when she went missing. Her family reported her missing in September and weeks later, her remains were found in a national park in Wyoming.
The Teton County Coroner ruled Gabby’s death a homicide, stating that she had been strangled. The prime suspect in Gabby’s death was her fiancé Brian, who had returned home to Florida without her. Brian also disappeared and his remains were later found in Florida, with a notebook confessing to Gabby’s murder found alongside him.
Following the tragic events, Gabby’s parents filed a lawsuit against Brian’s parents, alleging they were aware of their son’s actions. Though the Laundries denied any prior knowledge, a judge ruled in favor of Gabby’s mother, awarding her $3 million in November 2022. The family’s attorney expressed that no amount of money could truly compensate for the loss of Gabby at the hands of Brian.
The heartbreaking story of Gabby’s disappearance and death has been explored in a docuseries called “The Disappearance of Gabby Petito,” available for streaming on Paramount+. The series includes interviews with Gabby’s parents and others involved in the case, shedding light on the events leading up to her tragic end.
The timeline of events surrounding Gabby’s disappearance paints a picture of a young woman full of life, whose dreams were abruptly cut short.
