Netflix Docuseries Revives Scrutiny of Brian Laundrie’s Parents in Gabby Petito Case

The release of 'American Murder: Gabby Petito' has intensified public criticism of Roberta and Christopher Laundrie, including over a controversial letter and their actions during the investigation.

The Netflix series 'American Murder: Gabby Petito' revisits the 2021 case of Gabby Petito's murder and Brian Laundrie's subsequent suicide, focusing on the role of Laundrie's parents.
A letter from Roberta Laundrie to her son, containing phrases like 'If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags,' has drawn renewed attention and criticism.
Roberta Laundrie claims the letter was written before the couple’s van-life trip and was unrelated to Gabby, though the Petito family disputes this and calls it 'self-serving.'
Neighbors of the Laundries in Florida report escalating hostility, including verbal insults and trash being thrown onto their property following the documentary's release.
The Petito family has successfully pursued civil lawsuits against the Laundrie family, including a $3 million wrongful-death settlement, but no criminal charges were filed against them.