Gabby Petito’s father speaks out about ‘missing White woman syndrome’

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

This family has shown immense grace throughout unimaginable suffering.

[@emersonmanning6523]

Her parents are grifters profiting from a false narrative created becauseof the MWS. Gabby was abusive.

[@Bizzys408]

As a African American man I can admit that this story actually made me cry. The fact that this man and his family have managed to turn there pain into something this beautiful is utterly remarkable. God bless this family and I hope they are able to bring some real attention to this issue.

[@markhyman5825]

Same here.

[@McMuffin74]

Or maybe figure out why so many black women go missing in the first place?

[@SupremeCorine]

Amen. ❤

[@emersonmanning6523]

Lawsuit dismissed Plan B...... I personally find it repugnant that Gabby's family has pursued every avenue possible to profit from this case, now they are using missing people of color. They want to combat MWS yet the reason no one acknowledges her abuse and violence towards Brian is because of MWS. Her parents aren't stupid, they are simply taking advantage of a lie perpetrated by the media.

[@AngelEconomics]

The attention is pointless without the motivation for change. We pay attention to countless injustices every year, but my question is, what is being done about them?

[@candacehenley5719]

Blessings to him for turning his pain into a purpose!

[@AhHyn]

Somebody once said "Your Scar Is Your Ministry". I have since believed it.

[@girlofanimation]

He seems like a really good person. I'm glad he's become an activist that's tackling a problem that needs people like him working on.

[@Jabberwocky_McScrugel]

​@@girlofanimationI mean does it really or are you yourself full of shit? Activism is silly and pathetic.

[@monjohn0328]

Amen!!!!

[@michael-4k4000]

Justice for Gabby! Gabby was a free soul like me. God bless all Americans and no one else!

[@Vr_Demon_]

He's a great Father for even addressing and thinking of this. Awesome Dad

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

He probably doesn’t require 10% of his family’s income also, I like him.👍

[@pinedelgado4743]

Without question!!! Thank you, Joe!!! :) :) :)

[@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381]

CNN raycis even on the holidays ❄️

[@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381]

Santa isn't 🤶🏿🎅🏿

[@keishajpmes1103]

When you address racism that does not make you racist you're thinking is backwards​@@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381

[@Emogyal]

I love that he addressed this. So much respect! He truly cares

[@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381]

Santa isn't 🤶🏿🎅🏿

[@MAGASupremacy]

He's a self hating White. Don't congratulate him.

[@rmac3217]

I love how it's CNN themselves who report this way, and it's because the vast majority of the audience for mainstream news is middle aged white women.

[@MAGASupremacy]

@@rmac3217 The so-called "missing white girl syndrome" is less about race and more about media economics. News outlets, including CNN, respond to their audience's preferences and interests, not some conspiracy of racial bias. If the majority of viewers are middle-aged white women, it stands to reason that stories resonating with that demographic will get more airtime. Media outlets are businesses, not public service institutions, and they prioritize stories that generate ratings and ad revenue. The narrative of racial bias here ignores the basic economic principle that supply follows demand, even in the media. If viewers showed more interest in other cases, the coverage would shift accordingly.

[@curlieeloks3032]

@@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381and your point is ? Christmas isn’t about 🎅🤶 anyway

[@babydollssoapsnthingz8225]

Much respect to this guy!! In spite of his grief he is still thinking about others.

[@factsnotfeelings3247]

Thats is a good man right there. He found out about a problem thats connected to his own tragedy and moves to FIX IT.

[@GO-GO_SO-SO]

Hats off to him. Not everyone would be able to take a step back and think about it in the face of their loved one going missing. Think about it. Your loved one goes missing and people start pointing out that your missing loved one is getting way more attention that hundreds of people combined. I think many would get defensive or want those people pointing it out to be quiet, but he actually was able to think about it and agree. Not only that, but he is also trying to be part of the solution.

[@MAGASupremacy]

Don't congratulate White self hatred and anti-White racism. There's far too much of that happening already. Thankfully we ended anti-White 'affirmative action', and God willing under Trump we will put an end to the vicious anti-White racist agenda being pushed on our kids in school.

[@law2859]

God bless him ❤

[@JakeKoenig]

"Hats off" to someone who exploited his daughter's murder to virtue-signal about how woke he is? Nah, I'll pass on taking my hat off to this buffoon. 99.999% of white people who go missing get practically zero attention or media coverage, but because ONE white woman's case got national coverage, we're spinning a race narrative out of thin air? Nope, it's stupid. And he's stupid. And YOU are stupid for taking the bait.

[@stickshiftt9127]

Wow. I'm sorry for his loss and thankful for he and his family's thoughtfulness in such a tough time.

[@mikekelley2877]

His daughter was a good hearted girl, because she had a good hearted father.

[@robinsnestradio]

An honorable way to honor his daughter and others that may not get as much attention. Good Father💞

[@AngelaShawWestoven]

Proud of him. Thank you so much. 💙

[@ymo9780]

Wow!! Some would have been more bitter but he used this for a better purpose. Kudos to him! Turning his pain into purpose

[@actionforanimals4862]

This is admirable, and necessary.

[@shawna3795]

It's inspiring to see someone turn their personal tragedy into something wonderful that helps others 💗Every missing woman deserves to have a team of people searching for them. Thank you to Mr. Petito for allowing his daughters legacy to live on in such a beautiful way :)

[@katherineblakely7142]

What a wonderful legacy. This is amazing.

[@lisak.6609]

Thank you Mr. Petito for wanting to help all who are missing regardless of race! Continued prayers for you and yours! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381]

Santa isn't 🤶🏿🎅🏿

[@kw7807]

Hats off to you sir-focusing on loss of everyone when you’ve had such loss -that takes courage-

[@missym877]

You kinda missed the point and are exactly who he’s talking about. He’s in fact trying to help find the very people who aren’t publicized because of their race

[@missym877]

@@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381Santa ain’t real either

[@lisak.6609]

@@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381 Jesus isn’t white!

[@Blossoming-o6r]

When someone who looks like him talks about this, people are more likely to listen.

[@DFord11683]

LOL

[@BrooksieHussle]

Thank you sir 💯 and sorry for your loss 🙏🏾

[@toombs6287]

Everyone deserves the same attention it’s so many black and brown people missing it’s sad.😔

[@cc8751]

So you're saying that all lives matter 👏

[@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381]

CNN raycis even on the holidays ❄️

[@datsapaddlin]

@@cc8751Well time to start acting like it

[@SamanthaBaker8]

@@cc8751all lives have always mattered, it’s only that Society seems to think Black and Brown and Red lives matter less

[@SamanthaBaker8]

@@toombs6287the trolls 🙄 misery loves company

[@JackDicaprio]

People are gonna call him Woke for doing this, but it’s good he is helping other families of missing people

[@davenewsom5985]

Yea. It really pisses me off when people say we Liberals (aka 'Woke') are sensitive. Yes, we are, but we have good reasons to be.

[@mg-s6620]

Wowwwwwww. That is powerful. God bless him. I honestly would have never expected this from a father in mourning.

[@Virgox222]

I didn’t think I could love this family more. The strength of them. Wow. My heart goes out to them and all victims and people affected.

[@julianf.wheeler3665]

It’d be great for this effort to link up collaboratively with the missing or murdered Indigenous Women community.

[@charlesmiv3842]

Pretty sure they did link up

[@DARWINZOO]

Addressed or not, it's never remembered

[@JakeKoenig]

Wtf is an "Indigenous Woman community?"

[@jackie41083]

He is amazing and compassionate. Thank you, sir

[@Viajando6301]

Thank you, I really need to hear this. ❤

[@67DREADS]

Wow I cannot express how awesome he is for this

[@DL-fc2xt]

My town, AA teen jumped in river, never surfaced, searched called off almost immediately. The mom called press, made big ruckus, and got all resources scuba, choppers, boats. Inequality and bias is very real.

[@SWOTHDRA]

Yup

[@ComicPower]

Good for him. In his grief. He has found something positive to bring out of it.

[@rooroo5580]

Wow! Thank you Mr Petito!!

[@BajiKorvisamo]

I am proud of you for this. Thank you ❤🇨🇦

[@OldCrow5150]

Do us all a favor. Get rid of the socialist marxcist wanna be boy currently in charge.

[@tye958]

I Can Stand Behind ALL the Faces of the Missing 🕵🏽‍♀️. Sorry for his loss 🥺. So Glad He Understands All Hurt EQUAL 🖤

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

what an absolutely perfect and meaningful way to honor his daughter ❤

[@ClauTo-oh5qu]

Thoughts and prayers-

[@MAGASupremacy]

He's a self hating White. Don't congratulate him.

[@minoltaaraya]

What an incredible father, beautiful way to honor the memory of his daughter, bring all our girls home ❤

[@Rocneymar]

Respect this man! His daughters story was horrible. But what he did in retrospect was far more profound.

[@RemyNas24]

What a guy ❤❤

[@anttikalpio4577]

Turning your grief not about yourself and into something good. This man should be an idol to all of us. I would be so proud if he was my dad.

[@Rogueviewer1]

This is a great initiative!

[@DeekaD80]

❤❤❤thank you for turning your pain into purpose!!!

[@dinodinosaur2930]

💚 This is a good man and father.... Bless you and your family, Sir

[@mayito9100]

“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”-Malcolm S. Forbes.

[@tamiwilhite9591]

Gabby is looking down, and she is so proud of you and your strength.

[@rebeccamouse9294]

Amazing person. I wish he had Gabby back. It is wonderful that he is using his pain for good. What a genuinely good person.

[@chachab9239]

Thanks for the truth Dad Petito. May you be favorably in the Eyes of the “Most High.”

[@ambyvonne]

Go dad! 💞

[@STANTHONYPRODUCTIONS]

Wow, this is amazing

[@crystalclink]

Thank you CNN. Good reporting we need to know about these things.

[@donnachatham1335]

Thank you sir.

[@DebraSMITH-d3o]

Good for you , Sir. Godvbless you Sir , ill put you /:yall on my prayers List 🙏

[@TheRitualChannel]

What a good man. ❤

[@exsmoker74]

What about the woman who was set alight, poor woman!!. Is there any updates???

[@GraceSmith-z5k]

Thank you so much!!

[@jessicadarby9199]

I can't believe it's been that long . 😢 I think of Gabby every time I start talking to someone new. Praying that person isn't the next murderous boyfriend. I feel so sad for Gaby and her family. God keep the loved ones of Gaby Happy, joyful, hugged, loved and having a wonderful Christmas and happy new year.

[@tasonice9148]

"The blame doesn't matter." Actually, yes, if we want to fix the problem, we need to name the problem. Say it out loud.

[@gregbors8364]

Her white boyfriend did it. There, I dared say it

[@Dr-386]

He should really put a focus on the epidemic of indigenous women

[@MUHAMMADNOOR-v1r]

Yes

[@candacedawn357]

Thank you for recognizing the disparity & taking action! I followed your daughter's case and I'm sorry you lost your daughter. ❤

[@keishaj.2001]

WOW! I'm taken aback! Amazing God's grace and mercy! God please continue to comfort this wonderful man! I know he's still devastated by the death of his babygirl Gabby! 💔 💔

[@donaldcasey9204]

MUCH RESPECT!

[@AndrewGreene-kn8qu]

May God bless the people families who are suffering from this terrible tragedy.

[@SupremeCorine]

Amen.

[@mxrandolph4539]

Great story. Solid reporting.

[@AndrewBarrett-k5b]

This man has turned a horrible tragedy into a positive message to help all human beings regardless of race. This is very admirable and pure class.

[@kstadives3]

Wow! This is wonderful ❤

[@RhythmRepertoire]

Good on him for doing something that he really didn’t have to do. Sorry for his loss and what happened to his daughter but it takes a lot for him to look beyond his own grief and do something for people that doesn’t fit his demographics

[@GhostXWraith]

Thank you sir for the great work you're doing. We need more good news like this ❤

[@dinahassan4320]

So sad, but he is a hero courageous father, I wish you peace and happiness sir

[@johnrobinson1382]

Thank you Mr Petito it’s about time

[@RemyNas24]

Ahh thats nice of him ❤

[@SamanthaBaker8]

Very Thoughtful

[@Bloombaby99]

Respect to this man.

[@gihannapena4394]

She was/is so loved.

[@ourmundo]

This man is a Saint. Big heart and a really good man.

[@evitaduran9164]

This is how you open the conversation and accept that changes are to be done.

[@blazzingsaddles]

Not surprising the Laundrie family are not onboard initiaitive. And I thought covering for a murderer is a crime!

[@cc8751]

They lost a child too. Show some grace.

[@wolfheart2443]

​@@cc8751They lost a monster and helped in the process.

[@sr2291]

You don't know the relationship between these two families.

[@Ashbrash1998]

​@@cc8751They helped their child get away with murder full well knowing he did something.

[@sr2291]

How do you know what the Laundries are onboard or not on board. They haven't spoken.

[@cajones5956]

Mad respect for Gabby's dad! We need more people doing selfless acts!!! Her legacy shines brightly through her family's awareness for others less fortunate.

[@patmurphy2472]

This is a national problem for all races, and in particular missing Indigenous women who are not really followed by law enforcement. All these missing women need to be found or at least solve the criminal aspect. Joseph, you are doing a noble thing.

[@beachvibes5790]

This is such a great story! Touched my heart, A+ content!

[@dakotaflower5926]

Man this network has become such a joke. This is a good thing, but can we actually get some news for once?

[@jessicadarby9199]

What news u want?

[@FaceFcuk]

​@@jessicadarby9199 not woke garbage 😂

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

Are you white? Did you vote for Trump?

[@charlesmiv3842]

@@anthonyjohnson9403 Yes and yes, most likely

[@dakotaflower5926]

@ Dude, take a look at my name 😂 I’m Lakota which basically means “white” to democrats nowadays just like Hispanics. and what would it matter if I were white? White people can’t have a say in your version of America? No I didn’t vote for either, they are both egregiously incompetent. What else you got Tony?

[@Backyard_Racing]

Holy SH!T an actual good human being.

[@TexasBornPatriots]

Google "Missing children in America " Why is this not Headline news?

[@jayneking8340]

My minor daughter was groomed and abducted by a Sunday School teacher from Park Hills Evangelical Free church, Freeport, Illinois. Zero accountability. Parental alienation abuse contributes to human trafficking. I am now a Parental Alienation Warrior! (P.A.W.) Thank you for sharing! 🙏💖

[@ds37215]

I'm sorry to hear this. Did you get your daughter back home?

[@jayneking8340]

@ds37215 She's never been back to the house since she left. She is still very brainwashed. It's taken several years to partially melt the wall a bit at a time. I am grateful for the progress.

[@elaineisabelle427]

Great job Mr Petito, you are a great dad, Gabby would be proud. So sorry for your loss. The media attention she received was crazy. Shame on his parents for covering up for him.

[@Divigne]

It take a special kind of person to think of someone else, while they're obviously still hurting. This is beautiful. I hope he is finding peace in this as well. ❤

[@benjaminkirkley6730]

i applaud this man and father. taking his pain and turning it into an HONEST effort to help and heal other families. we need more people like this in the world. Happy Holidays to all

[@crisde2822]

THIS IS RIDICULOUS !!!!!!!!!! STOPPP WITH THE RACE BAITING IT'S OLD !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@princessaquamarie6004]

I hate that a horrible crime had to happen for this to be acknowledged and im truly sorry for his loss. Im happy of how he choose to heal and deal with his pain though✨️

[@CarmenBelcher]

Wow God bless her family❣️

[@RVS-pj6bd]

You are a good man, Mr. Petito. Thank you for doing this.

[@Shakkarz]

Man you are truly right with me ✊🏾

[@hermosotino]

Its the media that don't give it attention... the irony🤔

[@metalboxman99]

Corporate Media IS the problem. They decide what's get coverage based on marketability because they are running a business selling ads.

[@Weeniewarrior15]

It’s starts with the police department who closes the case or gives zero effort into the missing persons investigation

[@metalboxman99]

@Weeniewarrior15 True, but the relentless coverage of a story is the media's role.

[@DFord11683]

@@Weeniewarrior15 False but keep watching your CNN propaganda.

[@beans-beans-theyre-good-fo8943]

He's absolutely right. God bless him for seeing a clear injustice and a need while choosing to personally do something about it. 🙏

[@VexOoo-x7y]

Respect

[@Kenya-gb4sp]

Honestly, God bless this man! His own heart was snatched from him, and even with his pain… he saw the pain of others. That’s the only acceptable time, really, to be selfish. He took his heart break and helped turn it into a positive for other families. Give other families some hope… any help for missing people of color is appreciated and welcomed! I pray for him and his family. Gabby was a beauty, and seemed like she had a very bright personality. I’m really sorry for their loss! I’m happy to have Mr. Petito on our side, maybe now others will listen. Because we are literally being picked off and no one is noticing… although, unfortunately in America. I don’t think it’s a flaw in the system, when that’s how the system was built. Missing women of color, mysterious men of color deaths + mass deportation??? I think there’s a reason there’s no coverage of it. It’s the point!🤦🏽‍♀️ They’re trying to get rid of us.

[@vachonew5904]

Prayers to you and thank you!

[@lisaartrip5520]

That's amazing

[@Rogueviewer1]

This is a fabulous gesture, ur just wish the dad was more direct in speaking what contributes to the syndrome. Pointing out the root causes ensure sustainable solutions.

[@MrRidleyDog]

the root cause is the complete and utter breakdown of the black family structure.

[@___sabr]

Joseph Petito stands out as a unique individual. He is the only one capable of executing this task effectively. The Community should refrain from expressing any negative remarks. There should be no negative comments whatsoever.

[@JarrodReed-w5o]

That’s crazy, I wonder why some famous POC hasn’t already done this?

[@ghoraxe9000]

Got a lot of respect for this guy. Get it done Brother.

[@doricetimko5403]

Good for Gabby’s dad