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Netflix viewers spot heartbreaking detail in Gabby Petito documentary that's left them 'broken'

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Updated 13:33 24 Feb 2025 GMTPublished 09:29 24 Feb 2025 GMT

Netflix viewers spot heartbreaking detail in Gabby Petito documentary that's left them 'broken'

Gabby Petito's story is particularly heartwrenching

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

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Topics: Film and TV, Gabby Petito, Netflix, News, US News, Crime, Social Media

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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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.

Viewers have been left heartbroken learning the details of Gabby's death (Netflix)
Viewers have been left heartbroken learning the details of Gabby's death (Netflix)

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.”

One of the tattoos viewers have noticed Gabby's family have gotten as a tribute(Netflix)
One of the tattoos viewers have noticed Gabby's family have gotten as a tribute(Netflix)

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.

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