The heartbreaking story of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old whose life was cut short during a cross-country road trip, is the focus of a new Netflix docuseries. American Murder: Gabby Petito explores the shocking events of August 2021, when Petito was murdered by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. The couple had spent four months documenting their “van life” travels across the United States, painting a picture of idyllic adventure on social media.
However, the reality was far darker. The series exposes the grim truth behind their seemingly perfect online presence. Laundrie later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, leaving behind unanswered questions and suspicions that his parents allegedly aided in concealing the murder.
The docuseries revisits the couple’s last days, exposing crucial junctures where a different choice might have prevented the tragic outcome. The story serves as a stark warning about the potential deception of social media, and the hidden struggles that can exist behind picture-perfect image online.
The docuseries is set to release on Netflix on, Monday February 17.
Cinemart and Stage 29 produced American Murder: Gabby Petito. Julia Willoughby Nason and Michael Gasparro served as directors and executive producers. Dr. Phillip C. McGraw and Sarah Carden are also executive producers.
