The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media

Dec 17, 2021

1h 25m

★ 6.6

Overview

Examines Gabby's life through the curated lens she created and immerses the viewer in the world of social media sleuthing that was crucial to the case.

Genres

Documentary

Crime

History

Production Companies

ITN Productions

The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media Trailers

Cast

Gabby Petito: Self - Murder Victim (archive Footage)

Gabby Petito

Self - Gabby's Fiancé (archive Footage)

Brian Laundrie

Self - Gabby's Father

Joe Petito

Self - Gabby's Mother

Nicole Schmidt

Self - Gabby's Stepfather

Jim Schmidt

Self - Reporter, Bay 9 News Florida

Angie Angers

Self - Reporter, Sarasota Herald Tribune

Patricia McKnight

Self - Reporter, Hollywood Life

Ali Stagnitta

Self - Foreign Correspondent, The Independent

Bevan Hurley

Self - Social Media Sleuth

Brent Shavnore

Self - Laundrie Family Lawyer

Steven Bertolino

Self - Gabby's Stepmother

Tara Petito

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