An upcoming Netflix docuseries episode of 'American Murder' intends to cover the chilling murder of Gabby Petito in 2021. Gabby's mom reveals that the family has been involved in the episode's production for years to ensure accuracy.
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In a Zoom call with East Idaho News, Gabby's mom, Nichole Schmidt, explains that she thinks the title is a little bold but just wants to "tell the story from our perspective."
When talking about the show, Schmidt explains, "It was done beautifully." She also explained that she wanted to turn her horrific experience into something positive and help people going through similar traumas.
The interviewer asked Schmidt what people could expect from the documentary. She replied, "Well when you watch the documentary, you're going to see some new information and things you have not seen before. We did a beautiful job of highlighting Gabby's footage and bringing in some scenes that were behind the scenes from what you see on social media." Schmidt also said she hopes the documentary will serve as a reminder that Gabby was a real person and not just a story behind the headlines. "I'm proud of it, and I think people will enjoy it," she added.
American Murder: Gabby Petito premieres on Netflix on Monday, and the subscription service released a trailer on YouTube.
The Family Created The Gabby Petito Foundation In Light Of Her Death
After Petito's tragic death, her family set up The Gabby Petito Foundation. According to the foundation's website, their goal is to address the needs of organizations that support local missing persons. They also 'provide aid to organizations that assist victims of domestic violence situations.
Gabby Petito made headlines when she vanished in 2021, documenting a trip across the country with her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. However, per a report by KSL from September 2021, Moab police responded to a domestic disturbance concerning the couple. Nobody was charged at the time.
Petito's family reported her missing shortly after, on September 11, 2021. Her body was found on September 19 in Bridger-Teton National Forest with blunt-force wounds and injuries matching strangulation. Laundrie also vanished, and authorities eventually found his body a month later in October. He reportedly killed himself, and police found his remains in a nature reserve in North Port, Florida.
