Netflix’s latest documentary follows the 2021 murder of Gabby Petito
Brian Laundrie’s Sister Breaks Silence on Netflix Documentary About Gabby Petito’s Murder
In an emotional post on social media, Brian Laundrie’s sister has addressed the flood of discussions surrounding the Netflix documentary exploring the tragic murder of Gabby Petito.
The gripping three-part series, American Murder: Gabby Petito, delves into the heartbreaking case that captivated the world in 2021. The documentary recounts Gabby’s ill-fated road trip across the US with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie.
Gabby, a rising travel influencer, was reported missing just weeks into the trip. Law enforcement soon turned their attention to Brian, who had returned to Florida without her. The investigation ultimately uncovered that Gabby had tragically met her end through blunt force trauma to her head and manual strangulation. Brian’s disappearance followed shortly, leading authorities to later find his body in Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, where he had taken his own life, leaving behind a note confessing to the murder.
Now, as the world revisits the case in the Netflix documentary, the public is learning new details—like how Brian had multiple phone conversations with his parents, including one hour-long call with his mother, Roberta Laundrie.
As the details continue to emerge, Brian’s sister has stepped forward to address the controversial theories and intense reactions from viewers. What has she revealed, and what has she said about her family’s involvement? Keep reading to find out.
Brian Laundrie’s Sister Speaks Out on Social Media Amid Netflix Documentary
In the wake of the release of Netflix’s documentary on the tragic murder of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie’s sister, Cassie Luycx, has taken to social media to clarify her involvement and address the intense scrutiny she’s been facing.
The documentary, American Murder: Gabby Petito, has reignited questions surrounding Brian and his family’s role in Gabby’s death. Among the shocking revelations was the discovery of a letter from Roberta Laundrie, Brian’s mother, which was found in his backpack and marked “burn after reading.” In the letter, Roberta casually mentioned showing up “with a shovel and garbage bags” if Brian ever needed help “disposing of a body.” While the letter raised eyebrows, Roberta’s attorneys have maintained that it was written long before Brian’s trip with Gabby and had no connection to her tragic death.
Following the incident, Gabby’s parents filed a civil lawsuit in 2022 against the Laundries, accusing them of knowing about their daughter’s whereabouts and making arrangements for Brian to flee the country. The Laundries denied the allegations, and the case was privately settled in 2024, with no charges brought against them.
In the midst of the ongoing documentary buzz, Cassie Luycx has been forced to address accusations made against her and her family. In a recent Instagram post, Cassie expressed her shock and distress over the claims, revealing that she wasn’t contacted by anyone in either family until Detective Barry reached out to her. She also stated that her words were miscommunicated during her conversation with the detective.
Cassie added a poignant caption to the post, saying, “If you’re new here and just starting to attack me today. I’ve been in no contact with my parents for almost two years. Have fun. #heal.”
Meanwhile, Brian’s parents have also issued a statement following the documentary’s release, but it seems the Laundries’ silence on key details continues to fuel speculation and controversy.
In an exclusive statement to the US Sun, Steven Bertolino, the attorney for the Laundrie family, responded to the claims made in Netflix’s documentary, American Murder: Gabby Petito. While the family anticipated the portrayal of their involvement in the case, Bertolino argued that the documentary contained a number of inaccuracies.
Bertolino stated: “One perspective depicted as the ‘truth’ as seen through their lens. Similar to Republicans and Democrats fighting it out lately. Each side believes their perspective is correct. Hard to see through the lens of the other with all the noise and distrust.”
He made it clear that Chris and Roberta Laundrie maintained no contradictions in their version of events, dismissing any conflicting reports.
The attorney further claimed, “The documentary contained many inaccuracies, incorrect juxtapositions of timelines, and misstatements and omissions of fact—perhaps deliberate to capture their ‘truth,’ perhaps due to simple error.”
This statement underscores the ongoing tension surrounding the Petito case, where facts remain hotly disputed and the truth remains elusive.
“We all know Brian took Gabby’s life and Brian then took his own as well.”
