American Murder: Gabby Petito

Most of the true crime shows are cases that are from decades ago. This one is from 2021, so it's pretty fresh for this kind of documentary. This is a case I never heard about, so I found it quite interesting.

The production quality is good and there is a lot of original footage shot by the couple that this is about. The producers do throw in some short reenactments, but they work well with the overall flow of the narrative.

If you like true crime, this is definitely worth watching, because it's not an old story where DNA testing hadn't been invented, or some cold case. This is modern times, with a young, attractive couple.

Best documentary to date on this sad story; there have been a few.

The length of the documentary (3 episodes each under an hour long) was the perfect length to cover the story comprehensively, without being redundant.

The criticism of Utah police's handling of the Moab incident is unwarranted. What else were they supposed to do?? These are ADULTS. Do you want Daddy Government making personal decisions for everyone? As if that hasn't gone far enough already. They handled the situation professionally, and did all they could, which was to advise these two to go their seperate ways for the night and cool off. The only alternative would have been to arrest BOTH of them (they both had physical fight marks on them). Most arrests do nothing except create lasting arrest records, which can and do destroy lives. So no, Moab police did nothing wrong.

Brian's parents are human garbage, and I'm truly surprised aiding and abetting charges weren't filed against them. No words.

Solid documentary about a very sad story.

This documentary perfectly depicts the phenomenon of coercive control that Gabby Petito endured during her relationship with the narcissistic abuser Brian Laundrie, and her tragic fate. The police body cam footage reveals the authorities' inability to recognize the grim reality when faced with a victim of domestic violence who, mentally manipulated by her partner, feels so guilty that she presents herself as the one responsible for the abuse she is suffering. The police's incompetence in handling the statements of this beautiful, tearful young woman-who visibly bore bruises-ultimately led to her demise.

I must admit, I wonder what Gabby ever saw in Brian-this ugly, bald man with an unappealing face, chimp-like long arms, and duck-like feet. His manipulative skills must have been extraordinary! I was shocked by his overly large, knotted fingers and had no trouble imagining them, with horror, tightening around Gabby's neck. I hope this murderer's parents will face justice for covering up their son's actions and refusing to cooperate with the police.

This story is heartbreaking. Let's hope this documentary helps people recognize the victim status of women who fall under the control of such manipulators.

This 3 part documentary will bring tears to your eyes.

And make you hate not just another coward killer, but hate that cowards parents as well. You will witness the sorrow and anguish as these well filmed documentaries elicit way too well. What makes it sadder is as you watch it, you begin to wonder why the coward killers despicable mother and father where never charged for their part in this murder case. You will wish those maggots a painful experience. But also makes you wonder about the fragility of life of all ethnicities of the many thousands of missing people who never got the same coverage. The overall feeling will leave you hating so many people but also make you wonder about people around you.

Innocence meets twisted and selfish. An absolute tragedy she did not get away nor reach someone who could help her realize the need to do so urgently. But told with such compassion by those who lived it. A beautiful testament to her life and a showcase of what a sick family can so appallingly do for their sick son. Just like OJ, folks had no sympathy when Brian's fate was known.

It also openly and impressively confronts the fact raised at the time that a vast number of similar missing person scenarios get zero media interest nor a tiny fraction of the immense resources put into this case. Esp. Those re. People of color it seems. A claim even Gabby's dad began to later take seriously.

Watch it, share the lessons, be moved and grateful.