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Topics: Film and TV, Gabby Petito, Netflix, News, US News, Crime, Social Media
Gerrard Kaonga
Topics: Film and TV, Gabby Petito, Netflix, News, US News, Crime, Social Media
The murder of Gabby Petito has been brought into the spotlight with a new Netflix documentary which has allowed viewers to hear from the family of the young murdered woman.
While some people may already be aware of Gabby Petito’s story through news reports, a new Netflix documentary, American Murder: Gabby Petito, has shone light on lesser-known details.
The three-part documentary shows how the aspiring YouTuber and her fiancé Brian Laundrie went on a cross-country trip across the US back in 2021 before Petito was murdered.
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Gabby caused a stir when she went missing a few weeks into their travels, and as police began to investigate her disappearance, Laundrie became a suspect.
He was later found deceased Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in October 2021 and had a note that confessed to the murder of his soon-to be wife.
Petito’s autopsy would reveal that the 22-year-old vlogger died by 'blunt force injuries' to her head and neck and 'manual strangulation'.
As well as combing through these details, the documentary also highlighted the emotional anguish and grief her friends and family went through as more information about the ordeal came to light.
In a TikTok video, one viewer has noted a key detail that was later confirmed by Gabby’s mother, Nichole Schmidt.
They noticed that all of Gabby’s parents, her father Joe Petito, Nichole Schmidt, step-mother Tara Petito, and step-father Jim Schmidt all had matching tattoos that were designed by Gabby.
The tattoos shown in the TikTok show a flower inside a triangle, and the family have previously revealed that they all have the words ‘let it be’ tattooed, as Gabby had this as well.
This tribute struck a chord with viewers, as Nichole commented on the TikTok saying ‘yes we all have it’.
Viewers then began offering their condolences for the family’s loss, as well as kind words.
One person commented: “Awww, when they all got together to spread her ashes. That broke me.”
Another person added: “I just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. I respect and admire how well you all get along and I can see how loved and cherished Gaby is and always will be.”
A third wrote: "This tattoo stands for the connection of mother daughter. Such a beautiful bond."
A fourth replied directly to Nichole's comment, saying: "She was so so lucky to have you as her mom. She hit the jackpot with you. Just you can tell how much you and all her other parents love her."
American Murder: Gabby Petito is currently available to watch on Netflix.