By keely aouga
Netflix’s newest docuseries, American Murder: Gabby Petito, tells the true story of Gabby Petito who, in 2021, embarked on a road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie.
The three-episode series, released on Feb. 17, chronicles Petito’s life and its tragic end.
After Petito’s road trip, Laundrie returned to his parents’ Florida home without her. Before long, Petito was found dead.
Her death was ruled a homicide. As the nation demanded answers about what happened to the 22-year-old, Laundrie died by suicide.
Here are some of the most surprising revelations from the series.
As USA Today reported, Petito’s friend described Laundrie as having, “a very dark side.”
Petito and Laundrie had been dating for about a year before getting engaged in July 2020.
Her friend said Laundrie often tried to control Petito, recalling when he took her ID to prevent her from going out.
One text from Petito to Laundrie, shown in the docuseries highlighted her frustration with his possessiveness.
Petito’s family also granted the directors access to her journals, which provided deeper insight into the abuse she endured.
The docuseries also revealed a note from Laundrie’s mother to her son. She instructed him to “burn after reading.”