Sat Feb 22 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Laundrie Sister Distances Herself Amid Netflix Docuseries on Gabby Petito Murder
**New York, NY** – The Netflix docuseries “American Murder: Gabby Petito” has reignited the controversy surrounding the 2021 murder of Gabby Petito and the subsequent suicide of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. The series features a statement from Brian’s sister, Cassie Laundrie, clarifying her estrangement from her parents, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie.
Cassie claims she has been estranged from her parents for nearly two years and has had no involvement in her brother’s crimes. She denies a Suffolk County detective’s report alleging she relayed information from Brian about leaving Gabby in Wyoming. This contradicts the Petito family’s account, who state their attempts to contact Cassie during Gabby’s disappearance went unanswered.
The docuseries also details the Petito family’s perspective on Brian Laundrie, initially perceiving him as polite but later noticing a darker side. Friends and family describe Brian’s possessiveness and controlling behavior towards Gabby, hindering her aspirations and dreams.
The series highlights the Moab, Utah police interaction with the couple, where Gabby, despite being the victim of an assault, was largely treated as the aggressor. This, along with the Laundrie family’s alleged withholding of information and a letter from Roberta Laundrie suggesting help in disposing of a body, has fueled criticism.
The Laundrie family’s attorney, Steven Bertolino, criticized the docuseries for inaccuracies and a biased perspective, while maintaining that the Laundries did not contradict themselves.
The Petito family’s lawsuit against the Laundrie parents, settled in February 2024, further underscores the deep divisions and lingering pain surrounding this case. The Netflix documentary provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Gabby’s death, sparking renewed public discussion and debate.
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