Gabby Petito case: Cassie Laundrie breaks silence about family’s role

Cassie Laundrie is finally speaking out. She has kept quiet for almost two years. Recently, she posted on Instagram, sharing her truth. After watching the controversial docuseries “American Murder: Gabby Petito” Cassie felt the need to clear the air. The series raised serious questions about her family’s involvement in the investigation. Cassie now insists that she has had no contact with her parents since 2021. The claims made about her family stonewalling authorities and refusing to help find Gabby Petito have caused public backlash.

No contact with parents for almost two years

Cassie made it clear in her post. She has not spoken to her parents for almost two years. “If you’re new here and just starting to attack me today, I’ve been non-contact with my parents for almost two years,” she wrote. This was her response to the wave of online criticism she was facing. People online were blaming her for the Laundrie family’s actions. She wanted to set the record straight. Her post was a response to the growing public anger over her family’s behavior during the investigation into Gabby’s disappearance.

Denying key claims in the docuseries

Cassie didn’t stop with her personal statement. She took on another claim from the docuseries. The series suggested that Cassie told police that her brother, Brian Laundrie, had abandoned Gabby at a Wyoming hotel before heading back to Florida. This claim was made by Suffolk County detective Tracey Barry. Cassie firmly denied this accusation. She wrote that she never told anyone such a story. She was quick to call out the false narrative being spread. This was part of her attempt to defend herself against the allegations in the docuseries.

Timeline of Gabby Petito’s disappearance

The case that led to this public outcry started in the summer of 2021. Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie were traveling across the United States in a white van. The couple documented their adventures on social media and YouTube. They were seen as the perfect couple, sharing their travel experiences with the world. But things took a dark turn in September. On September 1, Brian returned to his parents’ home in North Port, Florida—alone. Gabby was nowhere to be found. Her family quickly became worried. They couldn’t reach her. They tried to contact the Laundries, but received no answers. On September 11, Gabby’s family officially reported her missing.

Gabby’s body found, Laundrie’s arrest warrant issued

It didn’t take long before the investigation led to shocking discoveries. Just days after Gabby was reported missing, her body was found in Grand Teton National Park. The cause of death was strangulation. Brian Laundrie was named the prime suspect. It was later revealed that Brian had been abusive toward Gabby during their trip. As the investigation continued, the FBI issued an arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie. His parents, however, refused to cooperate. They wouldn’t answer questions from the police. Instead, they gave vague and unhelpful responses. Bodycam footage from the police showed them avoiding questions. This only raised more suspicion about their involvement.

Brian Laundrie found dead, leaves behind a confession

The case took another turn a month later. Brian Laundrie’s remains were found in a Florida nature park. Along with his remains, his backpack and notebook were discovered. It was clear that Brian had taken his own life. Inside his notebook, he left a confession. He admitted to killing Gabby Petito. This was a devastating revelation for Gabby’s family. They had been waiting for answers, and Brian’s confession finally gave them some closure. However, it was too late to change the outcome of the tragedy.

Public backlash against Cassie Laundrie

While Cassie continues to deny any involvement in the case, many people are not sympathetic toward her. The backlash on her social media has been intense. Over 2,400 people commented on her Instagram post. Most of the comments were harsh and critical. One user wrote, “You never, not once, advocated for Gabby.” The message was clear: people felt Cassie and her family had shown no empathy for Gabby’s family. Another user said, “You and your family deserve to suffer the way that poor girl and her family did. Your brother is rotting in hell.” These comments reflect the public’s anger toward the Laundrie family. The tragic death of Gabby has sparked a deep sense of injustice among people.

Will the backlash continue?

It seems the public’s anger toward Cassie Laundrie isn’t going away anytime soon. Her Instagram post was an attempt to defend herself, but the negative comments keep coming. Many people believe that the Laundrie family’s actions during the investigation made a heartbreaking situation even worse. Cassie may not have had any direct involvement in Gabby’s death, but her silence and lack of support for Gabby’s family have not been forgotten. The controversy surrounding her and her family will likely continue for a long time. How Cassie handles this public backlash will be key to her future in the public eye. Will she ever be able to rebuild her image? Only time will tell.