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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Gabby Petito Archives: Gabby Petito And The Letter She Sent To Brian Laundrie Prior To Her Murder

from The True Crime Tapes · host Bobby Capucci

Gabby Petito's case is a tragic story that captured national and international attention in 2021. Here's a summary of the key events:Road Trip: Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old aspiring social media influencer, embarked on a cross-country road trip in July 2021 with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. They traveled in a white Ford Transit van, documenting their journey on social media.Disappearance: Gabby last communicated with her family in late August 2021 while in Wyoming. On September 1, 2021, Brian Laundrie returned to his home in North Port, Florida, without Gabby and in the van they had been traveling in.Missing Person Report: Gabby's family reported her missing on September 11, 2021, after not hearing from her for several days and being unable to contact Brian or his family for information on her whereabouts.Search and Investigation: Authorities launched a widespread search for Gabby, focusing on the areas she was last known to be. Media coverage intensified as the public became invested in the case.Discovery of Remains: On September 19, 2021, human remains were found in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest. On September 21, 2021, the FBI confirmed that the remains were those of Gabby Petito. An autopsy revealed that she died from strangulation, and her death was ruled a homicide.Brian Laundrie's Disappearance: Brian Laundrie went missing on September 13, 2021, shortly after Gabby was reported missing. His family reported him missing on September 17, 2021. A manhunt ensued, with searches focused on the Carlton Reserve in Florida, where he was known to frequent.Discovery of Brian Laundrie's Remains: On October 20, 2021, Brian Laundrie's remains were found in the Carlton Reserve. The cause of death was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a notebook found near his remains included written confessions related to Gabby's death.Now, the FBI has released over 400 pages of documents, including a letter that Gabby sent to Brian prior to him murdering her.    In this episode, we take a look at that letter and get caught up on where things currently stand.   (commercial at 7:13)to contact me:[email protected]:Gabby Petito's heartbreaking love letter to killer boyfriend Brian Laundrie revealed | Daily Mail Online

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