Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie Were a Picture-Perfect Van Life Couple. Then She Went Missing

In July 2021, Gabby Petito left New York with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, for the road trip of a lifetime. But when the genial 22-year-old didn’t return, the ensuing investigation soon revealed the getaway had turned deadly.The shocking murder of Petito received a new examination with American Murder: Gabby Petito, a three-part Netflix documentary. Released on Monday, the series includes text messages, video footage, and personal journals from Petito, as well as new interviews with members of her family.Although mostly focused on the pair’s tragic cross-country journey that grabbed the country’s attention, American Murder also explores Petito and Laundrie’s relationship. Seemingly idyllic to their social media followers, clues pointed to something much more turbulent. Who were Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie?Before their disappearances made global headlines, Petito and Laundrie appeared to be typical high school sweethearts. The couple met while attending Bayport-Blue Point High Scho...