NetflixThe Gabby Petito case is explored in the latest chapter of American Murder, with the new true crime docu-series uncovering chilling details about killer Brian Laundrie. Warning: some may find this content distressing.
In August 2021, Gabby was reported missing, having vanished during her cross-country vanlife trip with Brian, her fiance. After being named as a person of interest, Brian went on the run, during which time Gabby’s remains were found by the authorities.
A month later, Brian’s remains were also found. He died by suicide, leaving behind a notebook in which he confessed to the murder.
American Murder: Gabby Petito shares the timeline of events as they happened, with an investigation conducted by the FBI finding that Brian had murdered Gabby on or around August 27, 2021.
Brian Laundrie took photos of bones after murdering Gabby Petito
The following day, on August 28, he went on a hike, during which time he took a series of photos. Although he took some pictures of the scenery, many of them were of dead animals and bones.
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NetflixAs said in the documentary series by FBI agent Kyle, the “investigation found that Brian killed Gabby and moved her body to where it was found.
“On the 28th, Brian had left from the Spread Creek area and had hiked up north towards the Colter Bay camping area. Along the way, he was taking photos.
“Some of them were scenic but he was also taking a lot of pictures of bones, of animals that were deceased.”
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NetflixIt’s just one of many chilling details about this case. Earlier in American Murder, Gabby’s best friend Rose Davis opens up about the “dark side” of Brian, saying, “Even in his art, you could see it.”
A series of his drawings are presented on screen, often depicting shadowy figures, with one featuring the word “help” and others showing twisted versions of Hellboy and the Joker.
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