Agree. And from what has so far come out, it doesn't seem they did anything to actually help him. And the way they have handled this whole situation, seems they have had no interest in helping anyone else.
@@jondra1693 "Parents" = "family", one family, Gabby's family was my point, it wasn't 2 families uniting, it was 2 parents looking for their child, their spouses didn't do shit. Apparently that was harder for you to understand than the difference between alive and dead
Gabby has an amazing family. We don't know their history. We know gabby was young when her parents split. Whether they got on prior to Gabbys murder we don't know, and we dont need to know. This family has been in sync and united from the minute they knew something was wrong. That's what matters. These 4 ppl united in grief and the love they all shared for their beautiful, intelligent, gentle daughter. They are a force to be reccond with. They are all ensuring Gabbys legacy will live on.
I have zero sympathy for Brian and his parents. It’s incredibly sad to think about where she Gabby could have been today, had it not been for them. Rest in peace, Gabby 🕊️❤
@rachelsill79 do you have kids? If my child murdered someone, I would be cooperating with authorities and the victims family. My child would be marched down to the police station. I love my child very much. However, if they do a crime, they will be serving the time.
She was failed on so many points. Brian's illness was hidden, and the police in Utah blamed her after a bystander reported that she was being abused. After her death, her murderer's parents helped him escape and lied to authorities and ignored her parents' pleas. So much sadness in this.
@@Aliiiiiiisssssooooonnnnnnn There was a 911 call prior to that which indicated Laundrie had been “hitting and slapping” Petito which either wasn’t relayed to attending officers or just wasn’t investigated by attending officers.
The grace and goodness of Gabby's loving blended family from the very beginning, in the face of the entitlement and lack of empathy of Brian's parents - let alone them aiding and abetting their clearly culpable, abhorrent son - is just wonderful and inspiring. I hope their foundation in Gabby's name goes from strength to strength x
Him taking her license when she went out of town was the reddest flag ever. Doesnt mean you will be killed. But it’s a method of control and a clear sign to walk away for future young girls and women
Don’t forget when the cops stopped them from continuing to drive. That was a super obvious sign that she was quite abused & apparently he suffered from mental health issues? Oh PLEASE 💩
@lowlowseesee This is what Rose said in an interview. Its about when Brian didnt want Gabby to travel half an hour alone to meet Rose to go dancing at an adult bar so he took her ID. Background: Rose is an ex(?) substance abuse user who Gabby originally met online. Brian didn't want her to go out with me, so he took it,' she said. 'She was hysterical. She told me she slapped him and something about him pushing her'
So sad. This story..I followed the entire time. I lost my daughter at 25yrs old to a man and their relationship, which was just like this. 💔 He's locked up until 2033. 💔 Yesterday would have been her 32nd birthday. I miss her so much. I feel for this mother. I know her pain.
I just shared my life situation in the other newest comment, and I was in a very similar boat as Gabby. I almost moved 800 miles away to be with my ex and cut off contact with my parents. I decided to cut contact from him instead. This was right before Gabby went missing. The case was unfolding at the same time my ex was sending pizzas from a large corporate chain to my house. My address had to be permanently blacklisted from that chain and I filed two police reports against my ex. Another attempted contact with me would've made him liable for an injunction of harassment. In my state, that meant he could've faced jail time or other penalties. I thought about pursuing a civil case because I'm in a different state for pain, suffering, mental distress, etc. I literally thought that dude was knocking on my door in the middle of the night when a delivery driver rang my door bell and called my phone. I felt genuine terror. My last words to my ex was "I fear that I'll be the next Travis Alexander". (He's Jodi Arias' victim who is unfortunately far less known, but he's known and remembered in Arizona where I live). Based on that specific comment I made to my ex, I thought he'd driven hundreds of miles away to... confront me just like Jodi confronted Travis. There were very limited services for male victims of DV prior to Travis Alexander's high profile case. There were also NO available shelter services for single adults who were not cohabitating with their partner and didn't have children. (Travis Alexander is remembered for his strong faith. Cohabitation and childbearing before marriage was forbidden for him, so he didn't have the same available resources other people have. I was also in an unhealthy interfaith relationship with someone outside of Arizona so I was in a similar bind. I am the next Travis Alexander and I'm alive. Stalking is also thankfully taken more seriously in Arizona because of what happened to Travis Alexander). I share this to demonstrate that 16 years later, Travis Alexander's legacy still carries on. But I was in a very similar situation to Travis Alexander, I miraculously survived and then Gabby Petito's story blew up in the airwaves. It was a weird reminder of what I'd endured and a reminder that my parents didn't have to travel to either rescue me from a horrible relationship or identify my remains.
They are the epitome of a grieving family giving back ❤️. A blended family gone right. Gabby and her family are example of turning a tragedy into helping others. #teamgabby #petitofoundation
I agree with you and I think what happened is that she really didn’t have a ton of exposure to other young adults. He was from her hometown and high school and he was able to isolate her by making him his girlfriend and then having her live with him and his parents.I think if she had gone away to college, she would have seen a lot of very attractive guys who would be very interested in her. She looks like the quintessential sorority girl. She belonged with some college quarterback who outweighed Brian by like 100 pounds not some pipsqueak like him who gave off school shooter vibes,
@@MissRed92837 Yes. He came back, then fought with her even worse, in front of witnesses, and then murdered her. Take the correct lesson from this. Even the police failed Gabby. She, like so many young, good-hearted, innocent women, needed to save herself. Nobody was going to do that for her. That's the tragedy, to me. So sad!
@user-gp1hh3kt2cyou obviously have never lost someone through tragedy. This is never just a “move on” situation. This left a hole in lives around them. They’re using this loss to change a movement. Use some empathy.
Brian could do no wrong in the eyes of his parents, and they covered for his behavior his whole life. I guess if they addressed the issues with their son, they'd have to address the issues in themselves. Now, they'll have to live with this for the rest of their lives.
When Brian returned to his parents home in GABBY'S vehicle, WITHOUT Gabby, they KNEW something insidious happened to Gabby. There is no way that they didn't know. They HAD to know what a monster their son ALREADY was, BEFORE he even KNEW Gabby. Gabby's blood is on their hands.
Parents who unleash their disturbed kids on unsuspecting partners should be held accountable too. I’m sure had Gabby or her parents known about him, there’s no way they would have let her be alone with him for another minute.
@@Izzy-dl9nw Exactly. There needs to be training for cops to detect Domestic Violence or more training if their is some cops who already have training in detecting it and others who don’t. And another thing that needs to be done more regarding cops is background checks, to make sure they’ve never been a domestic abuser themselves. We already know Moab Utah PD failed with both of those things big time on August 12th 2021 with Gabby and Brian.
Thank you for this interview. It's amazing the total difference between Gabby's family and the Laundries. And this recent information helps to fill in some gaps. Clearly Brian was way off mentally and should never have been allowed to do that trip. While the Petito's are working towards helping so many people, the Laundries seem to have zero interest in helping anyone, including their son.
God Bless all 5 of you, such a tragedy nobody should have to endure, and you still show such unity, dignity and respect. You are all to be admired. Roberta will meet her maker someday, what she did as a mother to another mother, is truly unforgivable!
I could imagine if someone analyzed everything I read. I'm into psychological thrillers for the most part. But depending on the persons crime, they (media) can turn it into anything they want.
I don’t think I ever will. I sat by my phone for days looking for updates on this poor young girl. Weeks even. Hoping for a better outcome. Her story most definitely is one that touched at least most of this country!
Nichole Schmidt didn’t give a shit about her abusive daughter living with Roberta, now did she? It seems his parents cared more about her than her own. At least until they were able to make money off of her death
Oh my heart. 😢 the sadness this nation feels for you all cant even be a grain of what you feel. I just want to send blessing your way . Your strength is admirable. 🙏
The photo of Gabby at the beach with the tank top shorts and long scarf wrapped around her forehead looks like my daughter “Gabrielle / Gabby” it always takes my breath away. Her little pixie face, her smile, her body ,all look like my daughter Gabby. My heart goes out to all ❤ 🙏 xx
🙋♀️ GREAT interview, thank you. As to the items found and just now released, I’m sickened. You mean there’s *more* tragedy to the story than already existed?! He was MAJORLY ill, and the parents either turned a blind, uncaring eye or they’re just as twisted as he was. Inexcusable!! Brian needed far more help than I ever imagined, and it’s obvious it had been going on a very, very long time. 😢 Nice to meet you, TJ, and to the entire family, I wish you nothing but peace, love and success with the foundation. Gabby was special and will be remembered for a long time to come. RIP, sweet lady.
Mental health is so overlooked in this country! We also need to educate parents on the outcomes of children who suffer physical and emotional abuse from their parents. Absolutely critical....
This wasn't a mental health crisis. It was a personality disorder that was never going to change. His parents probably thought Gabby could save what they had long since destroyed, and so did Gabby. Never "unconditionally" love anyone at your own expense.
What incredible families. The way they both came together in an incredible wave of support for Gabby is so touching. They are incredible people, and have been since day 1. They put their children first and it’s very obvious. Thanks to them, Gabby will continue to always help people
I can certainly understand why Gabby's mom is not very forgiving of Roberta Bryan's mother. A lot of people seem to see them as at fault and I can't argue with that. I also love what this family is doing to help. So many other people they took something tragic and have turned it into something beautiful. They have already saved a lot of lives.
@@l.w.paradis2108there’s proof that he let his family know what he did. They also hid him after gabby went missing. They prolonged a search and let him leave knowing how a family was searching for their loved one. This mother literally wrote a note saying “burn after reading” and incriminating words. It’s why they think it’s a her issue too.
@samcorkerasmr3710 Even if true, that's after the act. You could look at his parents' actions and say they did not prevent his suicide, and you could judge that failure in more than one way. In any event, that would make them more culpable for his death than for hers, wouldn't it? There's no causal connection between Gabby's murder and Brian's parents. He is responsible. No one else.
Poor gabby She was such a free beautiful care free angel on earth before her passing now she is a beautiful angel in heaven.. so young..she didn't even get a chance at what more she could get out of life.. rest in heavenly peace gabby... heartbreaking 🙏 praying to gabbys family..know we are out here and we care 🩷🙏😇😇😇😇😇
That guys parents knew he was spiraling out of control, they could’ve and should’ve intervened way before they took that doomed road trip!! I wish Gabby’s family all the best, and for their continued peace going forward 🕊️
I absolutely love Nicole's statement. Forgiveness is like the love of God and I admire Nicole. Brian was sick and it made him a monster. I absolutely agree about Roberta, too. She lacks empathy and remorse and she only deserves to be forgotten.
This whole family absolutely blows my mind. Every one of them have Hearts that work to the Max❣️✨🕊✨ Could you imagine a world filled with hearts like that? I wish them much peace forever ✨✨✨
This case is just so heartbreaking. Brian was suffering internally mentally for a very long time. Why on earth did his parents not get him? Help? Because those things do not develop overnight. He had been sick for years even way before Gabby.
@@falconquest2068That's exactly what OP just did. Everyone wants to ignore the fact Gabby had a chance to get away. He left her alone for a week and went back to Florida. Why not take the correct lesson from this? Even the police failed Gabby. She, like so many young, good-hearted, innocent women, needed to save herself. Nobody was going to do that for her. That's the tragedy, to me.
Gabby family is so incredible. I hate that they suffered this unexplainable loss. But, the way they are using it to talk about massive issues is so amazing. ❤
Showing the murderer kissing and hugging his victim is gotta be one of the sickest things you could show on tv. And how disrespectful to her parents having to see him doing that knowing what they know now. That’s straight up sickening. I wouldn’t wanna see that if it was my daughter.
Like the parents of Ethan Crumbly the parents of Brian Laundrie should be in jail for withholding information, accomplice to murder and obstruction of justice
@MaryEastBay Point to me what the Laundries did that is against criminal law. It doesn't have to be precise. Just point to what crime they committed. And . . . Why no prosecution of them? Why no criminal investigation of them? Why only a *civil* suit that was settled for a confidential sum? (The suit against Brian's estate, which was uncontroversial and well conceived, was settled for a known sum and all his belongings. Hence those weapons and diaries, which were in FBI custody, belong to Gabby's family to do with whatever they believe best.)
@MaryEastBay Point to me what the Laundries did that is against criminal law. It doesn't have to be precise. Just point to what *crime* they committed. What LAW did they break? And . . . Why was there no prosecution of them? Why no criminal investigation of them? Edit: wow it takes the algo forever to decide, lol.
@@l.w.paradis2108 just from what they have admitted-they destroyed evidence by cleaning and disinfecting Gabbys van after Brian drove it to their house; they wrote instructions to Brian what to do after the murder (remember the “burn after reading”); they hindered the police investigation in numerous ways including the misdirection in the search of the park. That’s just a quick review. Regarding lack of prosecution… Roberta has close ties to the police due to a position she held in state and local government. If someone wanted to pursue prosecuting the Laundries Im sure they could make a good case.
What an amazing family! Love that they have created a foundation to do great work in memory of Gabby. Brian’s journal entries prior to the road trip are shocking. I think there’s several things to think about. One mental health is important and getting people the help they need and possibly medicine and keeping them on it is important. Two you can never change your partner into what you want them to be. I think this happens whether your young or older people try to all the time. Third if your in a relationship we’re there’s any type of violence either physical or emotional leave immediately. Don’t be ashamed to leave and don’t think you can fixture the other person. RIP Gabby
Sometimes I think how helpful it would be to have a good connection with family that you can speak up openly and they can support you and protect you from predators. Because this family I am sure also trusted his family with their daughter and they failed them beyond measure. Sending strength and love to all victims.
Her story has shaken me to my core. I really enjoyed watching her adventures. I thought she was such a beautiful, and calming spirit. I prayed so hard for her to return safe. I won’t ever forget Gabby. I pray for everyone’s peace.
Its crazy that these cases still feel like it just happened yesterday.....im sorry Schmidt and Petito family for Gabby's precious lost life at the hands of Brian Laundrie
This kind of narcissism happens, when a mother makes her child a surrogate partner - an incestuous relationship. Where the emotional needs of a mother, takes president over the child's needs. On the outside, it looks like a very close and loving relationship, but it is a toxic/abusive relationship. When a mother makes her child responsible for her emotional needs, tells the child all of her problems, doesn't teach the child boundaries, and doesn't allow the child to individuate/separate from the parent. This breeds narcissisme. The child sees the mother as a god, and if the mother is a god, then the child is a god, if there's no boundaries between them and if the mothers emotions are fused with the child's emotions. When the child grows up, the rage from that emotionel responsibility and incestuous relationship gets projected onto an intimate partner (unconsciously). Alle the rage, anger and frustration that Brian felt towards his mother, but could never express, is transferred onto Gabby, because she is perceived as his new mother. SICK!
@@l.w.paradis2108 Here is the text of the undated letter from Roberta Laundrie to her son: I just want you to remember I will always Love you, and I know you will always love me. (The wording at the end “you will always love me”, is grossly childish and demanding, and it’s inappropriate and lacks boundaries) You are my boy. Nothing can make me stop loving you. Nothing will or could ever divide us: no matter what we do, or where we go or what we say -- we will always Love each other. (Children age 0-15 years needs unconditional love, late teenagers and adults needs to be held accountable for their actions, and not be cuddled and told that they can’t do no wrong. That’s because their brains are somewhat developed and understand that actions equal accountability and responsibility. The wording is also something that is between spouses/lovers, not parent/ child. If you're in jail, I will bake a cake with a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I will bring show up with a shovel and garbage bags. (This is just disturbing! A mother’s unconditional love even if her son commits a crime - that’s toxic enabling and codependency behavior) If you fly to the moon, I will be watching the skies for your re-entry. If you say you hate my guts, I'll get new guts. Remember that love is a verb, not a noun. It's not a thing, it's not words, it is actions. Watch people's actions to know if they love you -- not their words. "Therefore I am certain that neither death nor Life, nor angels nor the ruling spirits, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers from above, nor powers from below, nothing in the entire created world can separate our love. Neither hostile powers nor messengers of heaven nor monarchs of earth. Nothing has the power to separate us... " (This is an inappropriate letter, which wording is fueled with words of sexualized innuendoes disguised as extreme closeness/love - it’s boundary crossing, because it’s the mother’s emotional wishes and needs being told to her grown son. Romans 8:38 (extended version!) (Nothing can separate us: "not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not threats, not even sin, not the thinkable or unthinkable can get between us.) ~Not time. Not miles and miles and miles.~ (Again wordings fuels with inappropriate emotional needs of the mother and only things that you should write to your intimate spouse - it’s the mothers needs for the ultimate control and demands to be loved by her son, but it should be the other way around. The son is his mothers surrogate husband) Emotional incest is so incredibly damaging and hard to spot, because it’s often seen as love. But it is actually meeting the emotional needs of the mother, not the child. Often does kind of mothers can’t tell the difference between a spousal relationship and a child relationship- it’s the same for them. Often these mothers grew up with the same confusion about sexual and emotional boundaries. Imagine you getting a letter like that from your mom - it makes my skin crawl!
Maybe I am being too harsh, judgemental, and cold-hearted, but I don't feel sorry for that monster or his parents. If you're having a mental health crisis, you don't* murder people; you go to a mental hospital. If your kid is a murderer, you don't* help your kid cover up the crime & escape justice; you hold your kid accountable. *shouldn't
We LOVE TOU Gabby! You have spread the love throughout the world, your alive more now then before and your forever an angel in so many peoples lives then and now with the beautiful family you have combined that will leave a never ending footprint through out this world saving so many peoples lives and given your beautiful soul will be so happy that’s it a gift you have truly given to this world.. May you have the largest wings in heaven and fly freely through each universe touching peoples lives in ways that you give them life knowing the support is there for them Your a blessing to this world and like I said more alive then before watching and directing and helping those that need it putting pathways infront of them to lead them to the angelic human help your family has created You beautiful soul I hope you know how loved you are X Australia
This is so sad that the family has to hear this after losing their beautiful daughter. There was help available, if only the Laundrie family had recognized his illness and done something, all of this may have been avoided.
Imo Brian could have been an undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. Just a guess. He meets some of the criteria: 20+ years old, male. Were his parents in denial &/or not aware of his thoughts? RIP Gabby💖🙏⚖️
@@marylu2216 Absolutely. I agree. I saw mental health patients as an emergency nurse. A psychiatric nurse cared for them. I spoke to them at Triage, obtained a brief history & got their vital signs. We saw jail inmates occasionally too. I Triaged an inmate who un alived someone. He was pleasant & talkative. He had a medical issue. I could write a book about my career.😅🩺💊
@@johannavivino3980 awareness and denial can go hand in hand though. Look at Morgan Geisser, her mother knew that her daughter had the same symptoms as her husband, but she didn't act on it, bc she didn't want it to be a reality and downplayed it. The same thing happened with Brian. In their hearts they know well, that something was wrong with him, but they still chose to downplay it.
It's one thing to be in denial about your son's mental health but then to be complicit in a crime...If Brian had suicidal ideations, it's too bad he didn't act on them before he killed this beautiful young woman. Also, the video of them with the police is still infuriating. Those officers couldn't spot abuse to save their lives. Gabby was hysterical and clearly in danger. Bryan was laughing and shooting the breeze with the officers, which was disgusting.
I still have the impression that if Gabby’s dad had given her some money she could have gotten away from Brian. After learning and watching all about this horrific death of a young girl by a violent man I told my daughter she can call us and we will give her all the money she needs to make it home safely.
Amazing and lovely family, so great how they are all working together too. Gabby was and still is a beautiful soul who only had a short journey this time round but touched many hearts. Some of us are not supposed to grow old and can have horrible passings but this is to teach those left behind the lessons they need to learn in this life time. I feel Gabby's family are going beyond learning lessons and are helping many others to live better lives, God bless them. Gabby will be very proud of all of you and will always walk alongside you, helping you to stay strong and have amazing lives after such sadness. Life is for living to the full as Gabby did, we must all remember this and not let life drag us down, no matter how hard things get!!!
All the interviews we never find out if the got Gabby's cellphone, or seen any other withheld surveillance footage that the news was denied access to... even the easy to obtain facetimes like from the Motel she stayed at waiting for Brian to get back from his BS trip to Florida to "unload a storage unit"!!! Plus a million other things we never learned about or seen.
The Laundries had to know their son was mentally disturbed.
I’m not so sure his notebook was truthful. He even chose to leave this world with excuses.
One person's mental illness in a family becomes an entire family's illness...
Agree. And from what has so far come out, it doesn't seem they did anything to actually help him.
And the way they have handled this whole situation, seems they have had no interest in helping anyone else.
His mother is unbalanced too. Maybe they didn’t recognise their mental illness as a mental illness 🤷🏼♀️
@Pink_143_6 that's a solid point 💯
The strength of Gabby's mother, is something I will hold close to my heart.
They are all amazing how 2 families have come together as one to bring gabby alive
Just touching
@@GypsiiSOULWhat "2 families", Gabby's dead, wtf are you talking about?
@@ghostwalk2446her Dad & step-mother (1 family) and her mom & step-father(2nd family). Is it really that difficult to understand?
@@jondra1693 "Parents" = "family", one family, Gabby's family was my point, it wasn't 2 families uniting, it was 2 parents looking for their child, their spouses didn't do shit. Apparently that was harder for you to understand than the difference between alive and dead
Gabby has an amazing family. We don't know their history. We know gabby was young when her parents split. Whether they got on prior to Gabbys murder we don't know, and we dont need to know. This family has been in sync and united from the minute they knew something was wrong. That's what matters. These 4 ppl united in grief and the love they all shared for their beautiful, intelligent, gentle daughter. They are a force to be reccond with. They are all ensuring Gabbys legacy will live on.
Gabby’s family is just lovely. Amazing what they have done in her honor. So much respect and prayers to all of them!
Very lovely family. Id be proud to be related to them. It’s rare to find a family that comes together the way they do
I have zero sympathy for Brian and his parents. It’s incredibly sad to think about where she Gabby could have been today, had it not been for them. Rest in peace, Gabby 🕊️❤
I have zero sympathy for Gabby and her parents 😂
Brian Laundrie’s parents belong in jail, especially his monster mother
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Indeed.
Yep
For what?
@rachelsill79 do you have kids? If my child murdered someone, I would be cooperating with authorities and the victims family. My child would be marched down to the police station. I love my child very much. However, if they do a crime, they will be serving the time.
She was failed on so many points. Brian's illness was hidden, and the police in Utah blamed her after a bystander reported that she was being abused. After her death, her murderer's parents helped him escape and lied to authorities and ignored her parents' pleas. So much sadness in this.
I think the cops had the last chance to save Gabby. The law is wrong as it comes to DV. We understand DV, but the law is very male centric
The witness actually saw her abusing Brian. She should have been arrested
The cops in Florida were clearly shielding the Laundrie family.
The saddest thing is that it happens to millions of women. 1 in 3 women globally, it's just TOO common everywhere.
@@Aliiiiiiisssssooooonnnnnnn There was a 911 call prior to that which indicated Laundrie had been “hitting and slapping” Petito which either wasn’t relayed to attending officers or just wasn’t investigated by attending officers.
The grace and goodness of Gabby's loving blended family from the very beginning, in the face of the entitlement and lack of empathy of Brian's parents - let alone them aiding and abetting their clearly culpable, abhorrent son - is just wonderful and inspiring. I hope their foundation in Gabby's name goes from strength to strength x
You put that so very well. It embodies the strength of those who loved Gabby and the beauty that she brought into this world ❤
I am struck at how close the physical resemblance is between Brian and stepfather 😵💫
Nailed it!
That's funny. They all kicked her out, now they all want you and I to pay them for the choices SHE made in her life. Ridiculous!
Great interview. I didn’t know Gabby had a brother. Thank you for coming on TJ. I’m so sorry you lost your sister. You have her winning smile 🫶🏼
brian has a sister
Him taking her license when she went out of town was the reddest flag ever. Doesnt mean you will be killed. But it’s a method of control and a clear sign to walk away for future young girls and women
Absolutely. She should have felt comfortable saying, "This wrong".
@@kathymc234Instead of slapping him?
Don’t forget when the cops stopped them from continuing to drive. That was a super obvious sign that she was quite abused & apparently he suffered from mental health issues? Oh PLEASE 💩
@@thatgirl9532 Is that sarcasm?
@lowlowseesee This is what Rose said in an interview. Its about when Brian didnt want Gabby to travel half an hour alone to meet Rose to go dancing at an adult bar so he took her ID. Background: Rose is an ex(?) substance abuse user who Gabby originally met online.
Brian didn't want her to go out with me, so he took it,' she said. 'She was hysterical. She told me she slapped him and something about him pushing her'
So sad. This story..I followed the entire time. I lost my daughter at 25yrs old to a man and their relationship, which was just like this. 💔 He's locked up until 2033. 💔 Yesterday would have been her 32nd birthday. I miss her so much. I feel for this mother. I know her pain.
I just shared my life situation in the other newest comment, and I was in a very similar boat as Gabby. I almost moved 800 miles away to be with my ex and cut off contact with my parents. I decided to cut contact from him instead. This was right before Gabby went missing. The case was unfolding at the same time my ex was sending pizzas from a large corporate chain to my house. My address had to be permanently blacklisted from that chain and I filed two police reports against my ex. Another attempted contact with me would've made him liable for an injunction of harassment. In my state, that meant he could've faced jail time or other penalties.
I thought about pursuing a civil case because I'm in a different state for pain, suffering, mental distress, etc. I literally thought that dude was knocking on my door in the middle of the night when a delivery driver rang my door bell and called my phone. I felt genuine terror. My last words to my ex was "I fear that I'll be the next Travis Alexander". (He's Jodi Arias' victim who is unfortunately far less known, but he's known and remembered in Arizona where I live). Based on that specific comment I made to my ex, I thought he'd driven hundreds of miles away to... confront me just like Jodi confronted Travis. There were very limited services for male victims of DV prior to Travis Alexander's high profile case. There were also NO available shelter services for single adults who were not cohabitating with their partner and didn't have children. (Travis Alexander is remembered for his strong faith. Cohabitation and childbearing before marriage was forbidden for him, so he didn't have the same available resources other people have. I was also in an unhealthy interfaith relationship with someone outside of Arizona so I was in a similar bind. I am the next Travis Alexander and I'm alive.
Stalking is also thankfully taken more seriously in Arizona because of what happened to Travis Alexander). I share this to demonstrate that 16 years later, Travis Alexander's legacy still carries on.
But I was in a very similar situation to Travis Alexander, I miraculously survived and then Gabby Petito's story blew up in the airwaves. It was a weird reminder of what I'd endured and a reminder that my parents didn't have to travel to either rescue me from a horrible relationship or identify my remains.
They are the epitome of a grieving family giving back ❤️. A blended family gone right. Gabby and her family are example of turning a tragedy into helping others. #teamgabby #petitofoundation
You can see Gabby in her sweet brother. 🥰
Yes saw that too
Yes 🥹❤️🥰🦋
Praying that Gabby Petito’s beautiful spirit can continue to live in the hearts of those who have loved her. She deserved so much better. 🙏
She was such a beautiful young lady...what she saw in him..
I agree with you and I think what happened is that she really didn’t have a ton of exposure to other young adults. He was from her hometown and high school and he was able to isolate her by making him his girlfriend and then having her live with him and his parents.I think if she had gone away to college, she would have seen a lot of very attractive guys who would be very interested in her. She looks like the quintessential sorority girl. She belonged with some college quarterback who outweighed Brian by like 100 pounds not some pipsqueak like him who gave off school shooter vibes,
Psychopaths often don’t let you leave and quit the relationship.
@@MissRed92837 He left her alone for a week and flew back to Florida. That was her chance.
@@l.w.paradis2108 You are right! I totally didn’t think of that anymore. And she was still alive when he flew back to FL?
@@MissRed92837 Yes. He came back, then fought with her even worse, in front of witnesses, and then murdered her.
Take the correct lesson from this. Even the police failed Gabby. She, like so many young, good-hearted, innocent women, needed to save herself. Nobody was going to do that for her. That's the tragedy, to me. So sad!
Roberta has Gabby’s blood on her hands. And she knows it.
@user-gp1hh3kt2cyou obviously have never lost someone through tragedy. This is never just a “move on” situation. This left a hole in lives around them. They’re using this loss to change a movement. Use some empathy.
How could Roberta have prevented it?
I’m so glad to see this family working together to keep Gabby’s memory alive!!! ❤❤❤❤
Brian could do no wrong in the eyes of his parents, and they covered for his behavior his whole life. I guess if they addressed the issues with their son, they'd have to address the issues in themselves. Now, they'll have to live with this for the rest of their lives.
When Brian returned to his parents home in GABBY'S vehicle, WITHOUT Gabby, they KNEW something insidious happened to Gabby. There is no way that they didn't know. They HAD to know what a monster their son ALREADY was, BEFORE he even KNEW Gabby. Gabby's blood is on their hands.
Perfect statement from Gabbys Mom to Brian Laundries Mom. ❤
Parents who unleash their disturbed kids on unsuspecting partners should be held accountable too. I’m sure had Gabby or her parents known about him, there’s no way they would have let her be alone with him for another minute.
And the cops had the nerve to side with him too.
Oh I know! That pisses me off to no end! 😡😡😡
He had extensive experience in manipulation.
COPS ARE ALSO COVERING UP FOR JOHN PAUL MILLER.............AND HIS FATHER.............BOTH ARE PREDATORS............
They had zero training in domestic violence
@@Izzy-dl9nw Exactly. There needs to be training for cops to detect Domestic Violence or more training if their is some cops who already have training in detecting it and others who don’t. And another thing that needs to be done more regarding cops is background checks, to make sure they’ve never been a domestic abuser themselves. We already know Moab Utah PD failed with both of those things big time on August 12th 2021 with Gabby and Brian.
Thank you for this interview. It's amazing the total difference between Gabby's family and the Laundries.
And this recent information helps to fill in some gaps. Clearly Brian was way off mentally and should never
have been allowed to do that trip. While the Petito's are working towards helping so many people, the Laundries seem to have zero interest in helping anyone, including their son.
God Bless all 5 of you, such a tragedy nobody should have to endure, and you still show such unity, dignity and respect. You are all to be admired. Roberta will meet her maker someday, what she did as a mother to another mother, is truly unforgivable!
What an amazing family. They’ve transcended such pain with great dignity ❤
Those are what I call Angels on earth 💜
So good to see Gabby's dad smiling. He looks like he has healed and come a long way.
I agree completely. It was hard seeing him so crushed for so long, so I am very glad to see him finding some semblance of peace in life again
Ive read Choke, it has nothing to do with Brian or mental illness, I think the laundries should be in prison.
I think it’s because he choked her. You know what inferences reporters will make.
I read it years ago as well and it has nothing to do with any of this case. Ridiculous. Maybe someone should have read a better synopsis of the book.
My favorite author. I’ve read almost every book he’s written.
I could imagine if someone analyzed everything I read. I'm into psychological thrillers for the most part. But depending on the persons crime, they (media) can turn it into anything they want.
She didn't say choke was about Brian or mental illness lol I think she just briefly said what he book was about and that it was his
Awe, the families of that beautiful girl are so dignified in their grief. Gabby can rest now. The monsters are gone. 🙏
I will never forget Gabby.
I don’t think I ever will. I sat by my phone for days looking for updates on this poor young girl. Weeks even. Hoping for a better outcome. Her story most definitely is one that touched at least most of this country!
@@naomivought9317 Me too.
RIP beautiful angel.
I love their blended family and how they came together for their baby girl
They seem like the most awesome family with little hate in their hearts. It’s beautiful to see.
Thank you for keep her memory alive ❤. RIP Gabby ❤
The most human reporting I've seen. Amazing work Ashleigh Banfield.
One of the most painfully sad stories I've ever heard. My daughter is Gabby's age. My heart breaks for everyone involved.
WOW! That is such a Powerful statement made by Gabby Petito’s Mom Nichole Schmidt! 🙌🏻🙌🏻💜💜🦋🦋
Nichole Schmidt didn’t give a shit about her abusive daughter living with Roberta, now did she? It seems his parents cared more about her than her own. At least until they were able to make money off of her death
Oh my heart. 😢 the sadness this nation feels for you all cant even be a grain of what you feel. I just want to send blessing your way . Your strength is admirable. 🙏
Nicole's face shows her terrible pain and loss. Gabby's death was and remains devastating.🎉
She will never be forgotten.
Her mom was getting emotional. Such a sad story and heartbreaking
The photo of Gabby at the beach with the tank top shorts and long scarf wrapped around her forehead looks like my daughter “Gabrielle / Gabby” it always takes my breath away. Her little pixie face, her smile, her body ,all look like my daughter Gabby.
My heart goes out to all ❤ 🙏 xx
Peace and blessings to this family 💝
🙋♀️ GREAT interview, thank you. As to the items found and just now released, I’m sickened. You mean there’s *more* tragedy to the story than already existed?! He was MAJORLY ill, and the parents either turned a blind, uncaring eye or they’re just as twisted as he was. Inexcusable!! Brian needed far more help than I ever imagined, and it’s obvious it had been going on a very, very long time. 😢
Nice to meet you, TJ, and to the entire family, I wish you nothing but peace, love and success with the foundation. Gabby was special and will be remembered for a long time to come. RIP, sweet lady.
Gabby and this case will forever hit different… this case was one of the craziest i have ever experienced.. ppl have no idea man it was wild
Mental health is so overlooked in this country! We also need to educate parents on the outcomes of children who suffer physical and emotional abuse from their parents. Absolutely critical....
Not just in the States, the Uk too. They want to make more prison spaces in the uk, why not address peoples mental health, then you won't need them!!!
This wasn't a mental health crisis. It was a personality disorder that was never going to change. His parents probably thought Gabby could save what they had long since destroyed, and so did Gabby. Never "unconditionally" love anyone at your own expense.
Forgiveness is for the one who forgives. It is a release. Nicole has done the right thing.
Sending heartfelt love, prayers and condolences ❤🙏🇳🇿🇺🇸
Then forgive yourself and forget about the other person.
People don't understand it is so much harder carrying hate in your heart.
@@tansywelsh1636 Those aren't the only choices.
Forgive them because they don’t know!
What incredible families. The way they both came together in an incredible wave of support for Gabby is so touching. They are incredible people, and have been since day 1. They put their children first and it’s very obvious. Thanks to them, Gabby will continue to always help people
I can certainly understand why Gabby's mom is not very forgiving of Roberta Bryan's mother. A lot of people seem to see them as at fault and I can't argue with that. I also love what this family is doing to help. So many other people they took something tragic and have turned it into something beautiful. They have already saved a lot of lives.
How were they at fault? This happened in another state. They weren't even there. I see him as being at fault.
@@l.w.paradis2108there’s proof that he let his family know what he did. They also hid him after gabby went missing. They prolonged a search and let him leave knowing how a family was searching for their loved one. This mother literally wrote a note saying “burn after reading” and incriminating words. It’s why they think it’s a her issue too.
@samcorkerasmr3710 Even if true, that's after the act. You could look at his parents' actions and say they did not prevent his suicide, and you could judge that failure in more than one way. In any event, that would make them more culpable for his death than for hers, wouldn't it? There's no causal connection between Gabby's murder and Brian's parents. He is responsible. No one else.
You are an amazing brother to do what you did for your sister. God bless you.
Poor gabby
She was such a free beautiful care free angel on earth before her passing now she is a beautiful angel in heaven.. so young..she didn't even get a chance at what more she could get out of life.. rest in heavenly peace gabby... heartbreaking 🙏 praying to gabbys family..know we are out here and we care 🩷🙏😇😇😇😇😇
Evil often gravitates towards those angels on earth. It’s so sad. 😥
I get emotional watching Gabby's family every single time. It's something relatable about them. Sending love and prayers 💕🙏
Very sad! Rest in Peace Gabby!💯❣️
That guys parents knew he was spiraling out of control, they could’ve and should’ve intervened way before they took that doomed road trip!! I wish Gabby’s family all the best, and for their continued peace going forward 🕊️
I absolutely love Nicole's statement. Forgiveness is like the love of God and I admire Nicole. Brian was sick and it made him a monster. I absolutely agree about Roberta, too. She lacks empathy and remorse and she only deserves to be forgotten.
As for Nicole Schmidt's two messages one to BL and the other to RL 💯💯💯💯 Could not have been more accurately or more beautifully stated.
RIP Gabby ❤
Thank you for sharing this latest news and information on your Foundation. Gabby will always be remembered in our hearts as full of joy and life.🙏❤️🕊
This whole family absolutely blows my mind. Every one of them have Hearts that work to the Max❣️✨🕊✨ Could you imagine a world filled with hearts like that? I wish them much peace forever ✨✨✨
This case is just so heartbreaking. Brian was suffering internally mentally for a very long time. Why on earth did his parents not get him? Help? Because those things do not develop overnight. He had been sick for years even way before Gabby.
@@poollife777 Does it satisfy you to attack others? Is that your catharsis?
@@falconquest2068That's exactly what OP just did.
Everyone wants to ignore the fact Gabby had a chance to get away. He left her alone for a week and went back to Florida. Why not take the correct lesson from this? Even the police failed Gabby. She, like so many young, good-hearted, innocent women, needed to save herself. Nobody was going to do that for her.
That's the tragedy, to me.
Wow- Nichole’s statement to Brian- just chills. Prayers to Gabby’s family ❤
Gabby family is so incredible. I hate that they suffered this unexplainable loss. But, the way they are using it to talk about massive issues is so amazing. ❤
Showing the murderer kissing and hugging his victim is gotta be one of the sickest things you could show on tv. And how disrespectful to her parents having to see him doing that knowing what they know now. That’s straight up sickening. I wouldn’t wanna see that if it was my daughter.
May God bless the reporter and the workers at this news outlet also who keep important stories like these alive!
Thank you for sharing the mental health importance!
Like the parents of Ethan Crumbly the parents of Brian Laundrie should be in jail for withholding information, accomplice to murder and obstruction of justice
Wow, just wow. Law is all about revenge now. Do you know anything about the Crumbly case? Or about the Bill of Rights, for that matter?
@@l.w.paradis2108Enforcing laws is not about revenge but rather about justice and accountability for breaking the law.
@MaryEastBay Point to me what the Laundries did that is against criminal law. It doesn't have to be precise. Just point to what crime they committed.
And . . . Why no prosecution of them? Why no criminal investigation of them? Why only a *civil* suit that was settled for a confidential sum? (The suit against Brian's estate, which was uncontroversial and well conceived, was settled for a known sum and all his belongings. Hence those weapons and diaries, which were in FBI custody, belong to Gabby's family to do with whatever they believe best.)
@MaryEastBay Point to me what the Laundries did that is against criminal law. It doesn't have to be precise. Just point to what *crime* they committed. What LAW did they break? And . . . Why was there no prosecution of them? Why no criminal investigation of them? Edit: wow it takes the algo forever to decide, lol.
@@l.w.paradis2108 just from what they have admitted-they destroyed evidence by cleaning and disinfecting Gabbys van after Brian drove it to their house; they wrote instructions to Brian what to do after the murder (remember the “burn after reading”); they hindered the police investigation in numerous ways including the misdirection in the search of the park. That’s just a quick review. Regarding lack of prosecution… Roberta has close ties to the police due to a position she held in state and local government. If someone wanted to pursue prosecuting the Laundries Im sure they could make a good case.
Insurance doesn’t cover adequate mental health treatment.
I think the problem is worse than this. You will be labeled for getting mental health help.
Mental health treatment rarely works.
Gabby was beautiful.
What an amazing family! Love that they have created a foundation to do great work in memory of Gabby. Brian’s journal entries prior to the road trip are shocking. I think there’s several things to think about. One mental health is important and getting people the help they need and possibly medicine and keeping them on it is important. Two you can never change your partner into what you want them to be. I think this happens whether your young or older people try to all the time. Third if your in a relationship we’re there’s any type of violence either physical or emotional leave immediately. Don’t be ashamed to leave and don’t think you can fixture the other person. RIP Gabby
Thank you. 💯
Sometimes I think how helpful it would be to have a good connection with family that you can speak up openly and they can support you and protect you from predators. Because this family I am sure also trusted his family with their daughter and they failed them beyond measure. Sending strength and love to all victims.
Roberta is just as messed up as her son was .
Truly gone too soon. God Bless all of you . She was ❤️
God bless and Love to Gabby's Family .❤
Ashleigh, you’re the best
Her story has shaken me to my core. I really enjoyed watching her adventures. I thought she was such a beautiful, and calming spirit. I prayed so hard for her to return safe. I won’t ever forget Gabby. I pray for everyone’s peace.
The Laundries should be in prison! Horrible parents, and even worse human beings.
Its crazy that these cases still feel like it just happened yesterday.....im sorry Schmidt and Petito family for Gabby's precious lost life at the hands of Brian Laundrie
Wow😮
You know, the public could sue his family over distress. This is just remarkable how the parents did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. EVER.
This kind of narcissism happens, when a mother makes her child a surrogate partner - an incestuous relationship. Where the emotional needs of a mother, takes president over the child's needs. On the outside, it looks like a very close and loving relationship, but it is a toxic/abusive relationship. When a mother makes her child responsible for her emotional needs, tells the child all of her problems, doesn't teach the child boundaries, and doesn't allow the child to individuate/separate from the parent. This breeds narcissisme. The child sees the mother as a god, and if the mother is a god, then the child is a god, if there's no boundaries between them and if the mothers emotions are fused with the child's emotions. When the child grows up, the rage from that emotionel responsibility and incestuous relationship gets projected onto an intimate partner (unconsciously). Alle the rage, anger and frustration that Brian felt towards his mother, but could never express, is transferred onto Gabby, because she is perceived as his new mother. SICK!
You know all this happened --- how?
This sounds twisted, too.
@@l.w.paradis2108 by the letter, that Brian’s mother wrote.
@@island4603 Please quote the part that you read as incestuous.
@@l.w.paradis2108 Here is the text of the undated letter from Roberta Laundrie to her son:
I just want you to remember I will always Love you, and I know you will always love me.
(The wording at the end “you will always love me”, is grossly childish and demanding, and
it’s inappropriate and lacks boundaries)
You are my boy. Nothing can make me stop loving you. Nothing will or could ever divide us: no matter what we do, or where we go or what we say -- we will always Love each other.
(Children age 0-15 years needs unconditional love, late teenagers and adults needs to be held accountable for their actions, and not be cuddled and told that they can’t do no wrong. That’s because their brains are somewhat developed and understand that actions equal accountability and responsibility. The wording is also something that is between spouses/lovers, not parent/ child.
If you're in jail, I will bake a cake with a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I will bring show up with a shovel and garbage bags.
(This is just disturbing! A mother’s unconditional love even if her son commits a crime - that’s toxic enabling and codependency behavior)
If you fly to the moon, I will be watching the skies for your re-entry. If you say you hate my guts, I'll get new guts. Remember that love is a verb, not a noun. It's not a thing, it's not words, it is actions. Watch people's actions to know if they love you -- not their words. "Therefore I am certain that neither death nor Life, nor angels nor the ruling spirits, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers from above, nor powers from below, nothing in the entire created world can separate our love. Neither hostile powers nor messengers of heaven nor monarchs of earth. Nothing has the power to separate us... "
(This is an inappropriate letter, which wording is fueled with words of sexualized innuendoes disguised as extreme closeness/love - it’s boundary crossing, because it’s the mother’s emotional wishes and needs being told to her grown son.
Romans 8:38 (extended version!) (Nothing can separate us: "not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not threats, not even sin, not the thinkable or unthinkable can get between us.) ~Not time. Not miles and miles and miles.~
(Again wordings fuels with inappropriate emotional needs of the mother and only things that you should write to your intimate spouse - it’s the mothers needs for the ultimate control and demands to be loved by her son, but it should be the other way around. The son is his mothers surrogate husband)
Emotional incest is so incredibly damaging and hard to spot, because it’s often seen as love. But it is actually meeting the emotional needs of the mother, not the child. Often does kind of mothers can’t tell the difference between a spousal relationship and a child relationship- it’s the same for them. Often these mothers grew up with the same confusion about sexual and emotional boundaries.
Imagine you getting a letter like that from your mom - it makes my skin crawl!
@@l.w.paradis2108It’s called “emotional incest” or covert incest. Look up the term, it absolutely applies
💗✝️💗 praying for the family of Gabby; may she rest in peace & the family continue to heal.
Great reporting. God bless them all.
Man it must be hard to be that brother. Everyone in the world wants justice for gabby but he knows it the most.
Maybe I am being too harsh, judgemental, and cold-hearted, but I don't feel sorry for that monster or his parents. If you're having a mental health crisis, you don't* murder people; you go to a mental hospital. If your kid is a murderer, you don't* help your kid cover up the crime & escape justice; you hold your kid accountable.
*shouldn't
We LOVE TOU Gabby! You have spread the love throughout the world, your alive more now then before and your forever an angel in so many peoples lives then and now with the beautiful family you have combined that will leave a never ending footprint through out this world saving so many peoples lives and given your beautiful soul will be so happy that’s it a gift you have truly given to this world..
May you have the largest wings in heaven and fly freely through each universe touching peoples lives in ways that you give them life knowing the support is there for them
Your a blessing to this world and like I said more alive then before watching and directing and helping those that need it putting pathways infront of them to lead them to the angelic human help your family has created
You beautiful soul I hope you know how loved you are
X
Australia
This is so sad that the family has to hear this after losing their beautiful daughter. There was help available, if only the Laundrie family had recognized his illness and done something, all of this may have been avoided.
This is a sad story for gabbi and her family, I hope the foundation grows to help others in these situations. Great work family. Keep it going.
Imo Brian could have been an undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. Just a guess. He meets some of the criteria: 20+ years old, male. Were his parents in denial &/or not aware of his thoughts? RIP Gabby💖🙏⚖️
I think he might have also had some sort of personality disorder too.
@@marylu2216 Absolutely. I agree. I saw mental health patients as an emergency nurse. A psychiatric nurse cared for them. I spoke to them at Triage, obtained a brief history & got their vital signs. We saw jail inmates occasionally too. I Triaged an inmate who un alived someone. He was pleasant & talkative. He had a medical issue. I could write a book about my career.😅🩺💊
He was a big spoiled brat. His parents were very aware of that.
@@johannavivino3980 awareness and denial can go hand in hand though. Look at Morgan Geisser, her mother knew that her daughter had the same symptoms as her husband, but she didn't act on it, bc she didn't want it to be a reality and downplayed it. The same thing happened with Brian. In their hearts they know well, that something was wrong with him, but they still chose to downplay it.
God bless the Petitos and the Schmidts.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, let your perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace. Amen. VIVA CHRISTO REY!!! ✝️⚓❤️🙏
Awesome people. Keep up the good work xxx
It's one thing to be in denial about your son's mental health but then to be complicit in a crime...If Brian had suicidal ideations, it's too bad he didn't act on them before he killed this beautiful young woman. Also, the video of them with the police is still infuriating. Those officers couldn't spot abuse to save their lives. Gabby was hysterical and clearly in danger. Bryan was laughing and shooting the breeze with the officers, which was disgusting.
This still seems so fresh and raw.
I still have the impression that if Gabby’s dad had given her some money she could have gotten away from Brian. After learning and watching all about this horrific death of a young girl by a violent man I told my daughter she can call us and we will give her all the money she needs to make it home safely.
Amazing and lovely family, so great how they are all working together too. Gabby was and still is a beautiful soul who only had a short journey this time round but touched many hearts. Some of us are not supposed to grow old and can have horrible passings but this is to teach those left behind the lessons they need to learn in this life time. I feel Gabby's family are going beyond learning lessons and are helping many others to live better lives, God bless them. Gabby will be very proud of all of you and will always walk alongside you, helping you to stay strong and have amazing lives after such sadness. Life is for living to the full as Gabby did, we must all remember this and not let life drag us down, no matter how hard things get!!!
I feel so bad for that young angels family. May Gabby rest in peace.
Gabby🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🦋🦋🦋🦋
We Love You Gabby♥️❤️🩷🤍🩵💙💜🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This story still shocks me today.....
All the interviews we never find out if the got Gabby's cellphone, or seen any other withheld surveillance footage that the news was denied access to... even the easy to obtain facetimes like from the Motel she stayed at waiting for Brian to get back from his BS trip to Florida to "unload a storage unit"!!! Plus a million other things we never learned about or seen.
I believe the family knew. Family always knows and try to keep it hidden.
Did the family ever get Gabby's cellphone and if not how did they get the Selfie that Gabby took in Moab after the BodyCams incident?
So heartbreaking in every way. So many lives could be saved from suicide or homicide if people would seek help for their mental health issues.
💜gabby💜
Brian needed help. There are a lot of shootings in Chicago due to mental health. God bless gabby.