Netflix just dropped a new documentary about the murder of Gabby Petito, putting her tragic story back under the spotlight. This time, we got to hear directly from her family about how they felt since her loss.
It all started when Gabby and her fiance went on a cross-country trip
American Murder: Gabby Petito is a three-part docuseries that follows Gabby, an aspiring YouTuber, and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, as they set off on a cross-country road trip in 2021.
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Not long into their travels, Gabby went missing and Brian became a suspect
The case quickly gained national attention, and as police started looking into it, all signs pointed to Laundrie.
Brian Laundrie was later found dead with a confession note
Then, in October 2021, he was found dead in Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. With him, there was a note where he confessed to Gabby’s murder.
The autopsy revealed the truth about Gabby’s death
The 22-year-old’s autopsy later confirmed she had died from “blunt force injuries” to her head and neck, along with “manual strangulation.”
The documentary highlights the grief of Gabby Petito’s family
But the documentary wasn’t just about the details of the case. It also showed the heartbreak her family and friends went through as the truth slowly unfolded.
One TikTok user pointed out something interesting
Gabby’s mom, Nichole Schmidt, later confirmed that all of Gabby’s parents—her dad Joe Petito, mom Nichole Schmidt, stepmom Tara Petito, and stepdad Jim Schmidt—got matching tattoos.
They were ones Gabby had designed herself.
The tattoos have a deep meaning for her family
In the TikTok, you can see the tattoo—a simple flower inside a triangle. Gabby’s family had shared before that they all got the words “let it be” inked as well, just like she had.
That little tribute really hit home for a lot of people. When Nichole confirmed in the comments, “yes we all have it,” it made the moment even more emotional.
People flooded the comments with love and support for the family
One person wrote, “I just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. I respect and admire how well you all get along, and I can see how loved and cherished Gabby is and always will be.”
Someone else pointed out, “This tattoo stands for the connection of mother and daughter. Such a beautiful bond.”
