The TRUTH about Gabby Petito & Brian Laundrie (you won't like it)

[@scarletteddards6034]

I credit Gabby Petito with saving my life. Last year I went on a trip in February with my abusive ex-husband and it was terrible. He was awful to me the entire time. On the way back he threatened to “Brian Laundry” me, and I knew immediately that I had to get myself and my child out of that situation and away from him for good.

[@deborahhammond100]

I'm so happy to hear this. I hope you and your child are doing well.

[@giggiddy]

If I was a betting man I'd bet you're back with him

[@scarletteddards6034]

@ good thing you’re not a betting man

[@claudiahavelevitch5015]

God bless you and keep you and your child.❤

[@gabsy6443]

You've made the right decision, I hope you and your child are safe and well

[@Delusionalcry]

Having worked for a huge celebrity for 8 years and meeting many others. I know first hand their public and personal persona are miles apart. Worship no one you see in public life.

[@elijahwilson1422]

There is no cult like THE cult of personality

[@Don.tKillTheMessanger]

Worship no person, in public or in private life. Value yourself and you won't want to worship another person.

[@stephaniekramer1430]

Great advice

[@johnmichaels4330]

Worship no one needs to be taught to all people from birth.

[@janellcrews6108]

So true. I've spent many years being boring watching people's train wrecks are interesting, after they act like they're life is better than everyone is very telling. I'm not happy to hear someone isn't alive because of someone else that breaks my heart though.

[@DPryorAustralia]

The parents of daughters need to STRESS to these girls about what abuse looks like. It's WAY more than just hitting. It's a whole mindset.

[@TwistedRootsMelody]

And their boys too!

[@jackies961]

Abuse happens to everyone

[@AIBotGold]

Most already know because most girls are disrespected long before they get to her age. And putting these incel MAGA boys back in power will only make this stuff worse. Now, thanks to MAGA world even messing with underage women don't disqualify anybody from holding political office.

[@nicole-mq2dk]

@@jackies961 this story is about a young woman, you diminish things when you won't acknowledge the issue at hand.

[@shae2086]

So true!!! One of my parents is so toxic, did so much damage and they barely laid a finger on us.

[@Kari-bb3rm]

This case helped me escape my narcissistic husband in 2022 I left him and went to live in a very rustic cabin in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. I got a job in east Tennessee and I'm living in my new freedom. And loving it. I feel Very bad for women and men trapped by these kind of people ..because they do trap you by manipulation and threats and they suck the life right out of you and you become broken and lose yourself and your well being. I escaped and Every day I am grateful.

[@StevenG222]

A rustic cabin in the mountains sounds just about perfect!! Life's too short to spend any of it in a miserable situation! Congrats on finding your happiness!!

[@shalacyofficial]

I've lived here in East Tennessee my entire life. It freaking SUCKS!!!! freaking 9 bucks an hour, there's nowhere for rent, and if it is it's freaking 2K a month, everyone I know is living motel to motel day by day cause nobody can afford anything else!!! And every single person is on freaking PILLS. Everyone. Fk east TN plus its either blaring scorching hot or freezing. Absolutely no in-between. Ever.

[@letsrock1729]

This case helped me to make sense of what I'd already been through (and managed to get away from). It started my deep-dive research into narcissistic abuse (which I knew almost nothing about, even though I was already a survivor of it) and this educated me in ways that have been truly life changing.

[@pineywoodslawandcrime]

Thank God you’re away from all that. Bless xo ❣️

[@TheSilmarillian]

Glad 2 see you made it out many don't unfortunately .

[@vicki3671]

I'm sorry about Gabby, but they looked for her so much they found multiple deceased ppl nobody was looking for and that's really sad 😢

[@mikeandrews1899]

Yeah , but they weren't pretty 🤷‍♂️👌

[@GoNoGoDIY]

They didn't find multiple deceased ppl 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TurnToPaigee394]

⁠@@GoNoGoDIYthey actually did if you knew how to use google 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Consmoma]

@@GoNoGoDIYyes they did…

[@brightlinebetty1258]

​@GoNoGoDIY, there were at least two, so it's accurate, but I see other news articles saying 6-9, which is weird.

[@jaredmathews2983]

The fake facade of social media is not just applicable to most content creators. The reality is that the vast majority of people portray a public facade that is far different than what is really going on in their lives.

[@SummerLove316]

That is so true, people often act like everything is Ok even when it’s not. I’ve watched it & lived it.

[@colleen0229]

Shannan watts= prime example

[@journeybrook9357]

Same with people that go to work.

[@VeronicaVeroVero]

Are people no longer able to comprhend what they read anymore? 😒 Goodness.

[@boneylizette]

My heart breaks for Gabby and her family and friends. At the time that this story unfolded, I was in the final months of an abusive relationship. He was as obsessed with this story as he was unhappy with me. My last day with him ended with him trying to get his hands around my neck. I pray for the safety, peace, and happiness of anyone who has survived abuse.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

My husband will kill me someday. There’s just no way to get away. I have a medical service dog and a shelter just said it wasn’t good for the environment cuz some may be allergic

[@Catmom-gl5nt]

@boneylizette I have a serious question for you, do you believe that Gabby would have left him if one of them were arrested during that stop? Considering the speed with which they reunited after being separated for the night, and the fact that victims often return to their abusers, I believe that even if Gabby didn’t die where and when she did, she would have still been killed at some point as she showed no signs of leaving him.

[@boneylizette]

Sadly, I agree with you. It is never as easy or clear to the person blinded by the emotions and attachment in the relationship.

[@alexpriedite1447]

Same! I had left in 2019 and he kept at me for years. I caved slightly in 2021, only to find out that he had impregnated another women while trying to “win me back.” He was and is psychotic. He hid it very well. He was super smart. He still will get my number, I don’t know how he’s very into tech stuff- every time I change it he gets it and calls from these scrambles blocked numbers. He never leaves a message. Never says anything. He just calls. Like to let me know he’s still out there? It’s so scary. He hurt me. In so many ways. I am still working on forgiving myself for staying as long as I did. I thought I could help him- stupid girl. Naive girl is better. They never change. Only for the worse. This case reminded me of why I needed to stay away. Not to mention his actions. I felt this case so deeply. I felt awful for her and her family.

[@martinescincotti5385]

All Police officers can benefit from sensitivity training and learning best ways to identify and deal with DV. Hope🧎🏼‍♀️‍➡️future DV training templates include Gabby’s interactions.

[@mscinders9449]

DV survivor - you take the blame & try to make it all ok bc you KNOW you’re going to truly suffer as soon as the third party walks away (be it family, friend, police, anybody asking questions). If you don’t take the blame, the punishment will be even worse. If you actually tell the truth, oh boy, the punishment will be brutal because you’ve “spoken about our PRIVATE business”. After a night where he nearly choked me to death, I got away. It’s been 20 yrs , but I have only truly felt safe since he passed away recently. My heart knew straight away what had happened to Gabbi, but I hoped I was wrong 😥

[@BlueCyann]

I'm so glad you got away.

[@megnotmegan1966]

💕🫶🤗

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@mscinders9449 It amazes me that DV survivors can't see the typical red flag behaviors Gabby displayed. She didn't take the blame for everything, like a typical abuser she explains what set her off like her violence was justified. She downplayed her assault, describing it as a swat when clearly Brian was scratched, bruised and bleeding. She then tries to skirt accountability by asking the cop if he could cite her for distracting a driver instead of domestic violence. Apologizing profusely, claiming to love him, "I didn't mean to hurt him"...TYPICAL cycle of domestic abusers...... I could go on and on but there's not a single doubt in my mind. Gabby was a domestic abuser.

[@maggiesfarm7970]

​@@megnotmegan1966Your name!

[@AT46TF4]

God bless you! You have amazing courage and strength, and you can now truly feel deep peace in your life, which you deserve. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

Thank you for mentioning Kylen (spelling) and Crystal ❤ RIP to both of them and Gabby. Love that you donated to her families foundation. I give her family major props ( think it was her dad or stepdad) talked to the media in the midst of the hype about all the other missing women and the unfairness of attention solely going to Gabby. That takes a lot of maturity and empathy to realize and really moved me.

[@MothicaBlack]

Why did you say rest in peace to both of them? He murdered her. He doesn't deserve that at all.

[@amyarmstrong2376]

@@MothicaBlack I think she's referring to the 2 other women he mentioned in the video who were found dead around the same time.

[@Dorothyjt]

Definitely

[@LettyMatamoros]

It hit hard in my family because at the time my niece was doing van life with her angry insecure now ex boyfriend and i was praying every day to have her back home safely. Much love to Gaby and her family whose pain sadly will very likely remain with them until the end of their days. I hope they find some comfort in the memories of happier times. ❤

[@ShepherdsCreek]

One of the things about van life that isn't talked about enough is that you cannot get away with whoever you live with. Not even for a minute because there are not multiple rooms. You are in the same few feet at all times. That's going to be a serious challenge for anyone and it can have deadly consequences in a domestically toxic situation like this.

[@Catmom-gl5nt]

@ShepherdsCreek that is an excellent point. My parents have a very small cabin and growing up, there was no TV or any entertainment other than the outdoors, board games, cards, and puzzles. My family always found more than enough to occupy ourselves, but when friends of the family borrowed the place, all they did was as complain. There wasn't anyone around to talk to, there was nothing to do ( which was patently ridiculous), it was too quiet, etc… a small space coupled with bad tempers or lack of patience is a recipe for disaster.

[@bathtub_marmot]

You think that's bad, try being in a touring band. Add free substances everywhere you go, you're in for some drama. Always bring enough for a bus ticket home!

[@VictoriaDeaton]

Not only happens in Van life but any woman (personal experience) in a car with an abusive boyfriend multiple times of violence.. Needless to say DV is a thing & I’m lucky to be alive.. Thank YOU Kyle for bringing this to light again! Especially @ the Holidays DV is rampant due to couples $ issues

[@VictoriaDeaton]

@@Catmom-gl5ntExactly.. a great excuse to abuse alcohol & cause fights that lead to DV 😢

[@ShepherdsCreek]

@@VictoriaDeaton I'm sorry you had to experience that ♡

[@rhino5100]

People in DV relationships believe that the person they are with is just not disturbed enough to un-alive them. As someone who works in the court system, I have watched more than one sentencing hearing when the person who un-alived their partner takes the stand and cries real tears about how much they miss the person whose life they ended.....because they do. The perpetrator misses their victim. Now they're alone in addition to being in jeopardy of losing their freedom. If you think another person can't harm you that bad because deep down they really love you, think again. Both can be real. If the way they "love" you is not healthy, mature, and safe, then they can love you in whatever diminished way they are capable of and still be dangerous to your life...Especially when you try to leave them.

[@rhondahankins4026]

It really isn’t true that the abused partner doesn’t believe the abuser would ever do away with them. It’s that they know their abuser is very capable, and quite often obviously very willing. The abused is more scared of trying to make that escape and not succeeding, in which case it’s going to be brutal- absolutely brutal for them. It seems easier to remain and to continue to try and appease them and keep them believing how much they are loved and cared about until you know without an inkling of a doubt that you will be able to break away and NOT be found!

[@makeupwithsandra5801]

Thank you for this comment 🩷

[@HuemorDGAP]

Well said!!!!

[@rhino5100]

@@rhondahankins4026 I'm a former DV prosecutor. I have had victims tell victims tell me that they didn't realize the perp would ultimately go to the lengths they did (survivors of course). I'm sure its not the same for everyone. When the escalation is gradual over time, the victim sometimes doesn't have awareness about the real danger they are in. They don't realize that limits are continually exceeded and boundaries are dissolving as the relationship spirals out of control. I should have said "some people" because that is my experience from working with victims.

[@briannabanks1659]

@@rhondahankins4026it’s probably different for different people, maybe for some it’s like how you describe it and for others it’s like how OP described. I can definitely see it going both ways. As a past victim of DV, I believed my abuser not to be capable of such extreme measures, which obviously since I’m alive he never did, HOWEVER, I left early on when the physical abuse had only happened a couple of times… so who knows..

[@2LEGION2]

Brian's mother deserves to be in prison for an extended time as well for trying to help him run and lying to the police. She knew what happened and where they were the first time the police ever talked to her. Disgusting.

[@sr2291]

What law did she break?

[@carolgibson-wilson4354]

​@@sr2291aiding and abetting a criminal is illegal, even if the criminal is family.

[@klbriceno1]

@@sr2291 aiding and abetting. providing a false statement to the police

[@penguinfromtheholy]

Aiding and abetting ​ probably would not work here but she definitely did interfere with the investigation a lot@@sr2291

[@dylanphilliber]

@@sr2291Aiding and abetting is my guess!

[@1927su]

I was an avid camper back in my day. Now my idea of camping is to put the cooler in the trunk & drive to the Holiday Inn or glorious cabin with indoor plumbing

[@Ron-d2s]

My uncle had a ratty old Chevy Love with a camper top. He told me one day that it was fully stocked and if he got a wild hair one day he'd hop in and go fishing or camping and have everything he needed for days ready to go. Most people have a bug-out-bag he had a bug-out-TRUCK!!!

[@Evyenne]

That’s called maturity. 😊. Speaking from experience.

[@kimmerkt6710]

I with you the holiday inn and Hilton are always nice places to stay. I sold my campers 9 years ago. I miss being at camp on the weekends but all the money it cost to keep them on the road is just as expensive as staying somewhere nice. The only thing, I miss is my own bed and not carrying luggage. My trailers always had plenty of clothes and food. My kids are raised now and I’m sick so none of that works for me anymore

[@Catmom-gl5nt]

@1927su I’m with you. Growing up, I camped a lot. Now, I like the outfits that will set your camp up for you, drive you to the mouth of the river, picked you up at the bottom, and then drive you back to camp 😂. I’m too old to wrestle with the tent, then screw around driving back up the river to retrieve the car left when the rafts pushed off. At least I recognize I’ve become lazy

[@itsmeanne]

17:11. she was not sticking up for him. More like she was trying to defuse and deescalate the situation because, she would have known, once the cops were gone, he would have unleashed on her even more for getting him into trouble. Because, you know, in his eyes, it’s never his fault, all their problems were always her fault. He was a coward and a murdering bully with enabler parents. I still cannot get past the fact that they KNEW their son killed her, and helped him get away, all their problems while watching her parents suffer, not knowing where their daughter was or what happened to her. That’s just so cold and callous!! Apples and trees….

[@jesyjones5078]

💯

[@XGRIMYONEX]

If he was arrested for dv. She should have had the opportunity to leave and go to her parents or anywhere and be alive

[@folkfestgroupie]

Thank you for saying this. I was remembering my own experiences as a young abused woman and I would “defend” out of both fear and embarrassment for being there. I even blamed myself for provoking when we were fighting - I was all of 18. I am sure I was being a little nag but the taunting and then physical abuse angered me so I would get caught in guilt and shame and trying to cover up, placate, and fix. I look back now - how sad that I felt that was somehow romantic 😢

[@michael-4k4000]

Brian was a patsy

[@revolutionunderground]

They taught him everything he knew

[@Tamara_W]

Kyle not many people have your gift of story telling and caring respect. Glad you’re covering Gabby’s story as only you can.

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

18:51 the officer that claimed Brian was the victim not Gabby, was later arrested for beating his own wife so not really a big surprise there.

[@sr2291]

Gabby was slapping and hitting Brian and they were not married.

[@eliciabonnie]

So she deserved it? Yeah... Of course... Like he had how many pounds and inches over her? She should have left his sorry @ss that was definitely her mistake. Your comment is disgusting, excuses all over

[@india1422]

@@sr2291it was reported by someone that they had seen Brian hitting Gabby. Gabby was defending herself

[@y2ksurvivor]

​@@sr2291are women ever allowed to defend themselves?

[@larisimon5451]

there you go. I had made a comment about all the “bro” camaraderie going on in this stop.

[@stacey7529]

I'm in Australia and I was following along with this when it happened. It's such a tragedy.

[@shandimichael4207]

In DV cases it is very common that the abuser can manipulate law enforcement into thinking they are the victim, and the actual victim is the aggressor. It happened to my beautiful friend whose life was ended by her abuser right here in the great state of Utah.

[@krystaldaniels7940]

Yep, because they can be soooo charming; it’s how we fall in love with them in the first place. I witnessed that first hand back many years ago. The cops were looking at me like I was the crazy one until they stepped inside my home and saw the destructive mess that he’d left in his path. Their entire demeanor changed in an instant.❤

[@MrDucksBill]

That's how it usually is. The main victims of dv are men and most men who suffer from dv are only in 1 abusive relationship. Women who are in dv are more often than not in multiple dv relationships. This means women out here acting nuts. Dudes snap after a while

[@cynthiachazen3420]

people always blame the woman

[@emersonmanning6523]

@shandimichael4207 Law enforcement knew who the aggressor was, they weren't confused. They just decided not to arrest her.

[@life-rethought]

they provoke you into desperate rage.. and then use your actions against you. cold and calculated. all you can do is walk or run away. and not play the game anymore.

[@babygraceblue1807]

And regarding police' utter cluelessness about domestic abuse, when my abuser assaulted me and tried to smother me, i was the one arrested, because he was calm and collected and lied, his father who saw part of the assault was calm and collected and lied, and i was a crying mess. Police does more damage than good to victims of domestic violence.

[@Hvshi-tomi]

Almost the same thing happened to me. Although I wasn’t arrested. But I was threatened with arrest from the officers who were supposed to protect me. I was 28yo. I’m 5’2”. I weighed about 102-lbs. He was 6’2”. Weighed 175-lbs. we got into an argument- he threw me on the bed , sat on me , held me down- for hours. Put his hands around my throat. Told me it would only take a little tighter squeeze to put us both out of our misery. I finally got away by getting one of my legs out and kicked him on his forehead and escaped. He called the police on me for abusing him. After all he had a mark on his forehead from my boot heel. I was hiding from him until the police showed up. I came out - this was after he told his story. I then told mine and they didn’t believe me because I had no marks . My wrist were a little red that’s all. I was so sure they would believe me until they didn’t and threatened me with arrest for DV. He was so calm and collected. I could barely put a sentence together. I was shaking and crying and so upset . I was let go but I had to leave the residence. I have NEVER trusted cops after that. Oh and the horrible bruises were there by the next morning. My arms and neck was a complete mass of purple and black bruises. But no one there to see or care. Unfortunately I stayed in that marriage for another 15 years. For a total of 25 years . Five kids later. I’ve been safe and free for 13 years now. I’m happily remarried to a wonderful man who by giving his unconditional love and support has slowly help repair my past . I pray for all DV survivors 🙏

[@davidanderson9892]

What part did his father see? You missed that.

[@selinakyle1750]

I have found that if we are upset and crying, then the police just see “hysterical woman” and we aren’t taken seriously but appearing calm doesn’t work either because “why are we so calm?” if we are being abused.

[@selinakyle1750]

@@Hvshi-tomiSomething similar happened to me but mine was just a slap when I thought he was coming at me again. He files a protection of abuse to have me removed from our home. I am tiny like you. Thankfully, we are both free.

[@colleen0229]

This has happened to me…. One more and it would have been a felony so he decided to cut himself (with a serrated bread knife) I was charged with some insane 💩 but thankfully after the doctor confronted him about the cuts being self inflicted- he confessed and was sent to the psych ward…. That was after sitting in jail…. He was never charged for falsifying it all. Ridiculous

[@iconoclad]

Dude, you talk about this being a huge national USA sensation but it was more than that. It was an international sensation. I was glued to my TV watching every KZbin video I could find here in Queensland Australia. News Nation was my favorite channel.

[@EmilyW.isawakenotwoke]

I'm in Ballarat .. This story was all I could think about for a month 🤜🤛🇦🇺

[@collinsfriend1]

Their story is indeed a classic DV story. What caught my attention to it was when Brian came home without her and tried to make it sound ok and his parents did nothing.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

The parents had his car towed back from the park, when he went missing and did not return. They knew.

[@dfreak01]

His mom activity worked against the police. Gabby used to live with them. 🤬

[@annakat3754]

according to reports, BOTH of them were arguing. For all we know there was DV on both sides. Both of them had clear developmental delays. Poor decision making on both parts. This wasn't a one sided affair.

[@jenniferj5324]

​@@annakat3754right ... but who is the primary aggressor? And who is bigger and stronger?

[@ruthmajor6566]

His parents knew!

[@angeliarossett5934]

You influence me to stay home, often. 😂

[@just_cayte]

Same. 😁

[@ericagray8402]

That is too funny

[@Tamara-fb4so]

Or just not go for a hike.

[@kulsoomahsan4440]

😂

[@Ron-d2s]

@@Tamara-fb4so Bad ankles and a vampiric fear of light influences me to stay in a windowless basement 24/7

[@mathewallievi8451]

She had this beautiful spirit. So few people in the world is like this

[@revolutionunderground]

And abusers kill them because people side with "winners" (abusers) more often than "crazy women" who "lie and make false accusations" (losers), as the abusers label them to others

[@nedflanders3769]

Brian’s parents were complicit.

[@leedsdevil]

Although it would be difficult if not impossible to prove what they knew vs what they suspected, I 100% agree. They should have at least been brought up on charges of accessory after the fact/obstruction of justice for lying to the police about Gabby being dead and Brian's whereabouts.

[@PiratesRock-dm8mt]

They absolutely were

[@carliecole2563]

Oh ABSOLUTELY... the first "deep dive" video on this case I did was watching Aiden Mattis's video on The Lore Lodge... And yeah sure, he CLEARLY has some serious opinions about this case which he doesn't hold back... But no matter, just hearing the facts as he lays them out? Absolutely. The MOTHER, at the very least, if not both parents. And if the lil bitch is a MOMMA'S boy that way, it probably wouldn't matter if Dad knew or not, Brian ran that entire family... Annnnd probably still does. From his newfound bungalo on the lovely non-extraditing island country of Cypress. (Yeah. That's where my money's at, anyhow.)

[@carliecole2563]

Oh ABSOLUTELY... the first "deep dive" video on this case I did was watching Aiden Mattis's video on The Lore Lodge... And yeah sure, he CLEARLY has some serious opinions about this case which he doesn't hold back... But no matter, just hearing the facts as he lays them out? Absolutely. The MOTHER, at the very least, if not both parents. And if the lil bitch is a MOMMA'S boy that way, it probably wouldn't matter if Dad knew or not, Brian ran that entire family... Annnnd probably still does. From his newfound bungalo on the lovely non-extraditing island country of Cypress. (Yeah. That's where my money's at, anyhow.) I mean, the MOM & BRIAN made "jokes" to about where they'd HIDE AND BURY GABBY'S BODY in letters between eachother!? You CANNOT tell me that MOMMY wasn't aware of thi whole thing. Seriously sounded like poor Gabby's "future Mother in Law" must have despised her.. what a monster. A family of them.

[@krisy-in-italy]

@@leedsdevil I so agree with you nasty people who begat a murderer then protected him. 😡

[@1927su]

I’m older. And wiser. So my eyes saw this ; You can see right away , that she’s trying to cover up the abusive relationship, and making things “her fault” , to deflect from his part in this.. so he doesn’t get mad or disapproving & run her down later. It was also obvious to me that he was riding on her coattails, not his own. Little men like him love the benefits of a more successful woman, but never “one up” those little men , even by accident, they can’t take it. They want to take the credit of things they can’t achieve.. That’s just my take on it.

[@Lez_awake]

Completely agree

[@carolinehops]

True..narcs can’t stand anyone other pthem them taking the adoration.lit,eeekkks,them. bad.

[@DOGakaDefenderOfGems]

Mature women see it clearly.

[@evilspyke5760]

She is covering up to deflect from her bad choices. Her friends and family and even herself probably knew he was no good for her, but she needed to prove them wrong.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

I saw the same thing 1927su. Even more painful to watch when you know she is murdered such a short time after this, seemingly minor, incident. I am so shaken watching her, she does not even know he is abusive, she thinks it is all her fault. It's heartbreaking. You are right that he was riding her coat tails, absolutely, she was out of his league as they say. The ultimate power trip, to have total control over someone 'way out of your league'.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Kyle, you’re not selling yourself out by being an influencer like others. You’re authentic, an amazing storyteller, and a truth-sayer. You bring us into the story and let us forget about the world. You’re one in a million, and we love you! Thanks for talking about our sweet Gabby. We fought for her to be found, and a YT channel broke the story of what happened to her. (They were a van life family who found Gabby’s van at the campground in Moab, and went to police. And here we are, years later). I still support Gabby’s family through their FB page for Gabby. We absolutely love Gabby to this day, and were devastated when we heard her stepdad found her dead. Rest In Peace sweet Angel.❤

[@kimwexlersponytail]

I have been happily married for 40 years but the thought of living in a small van with my husband for months on end would surely be a recipe for disaster Social media is often a scam , giving a false picture of bliss which doesn't exist I remember seeing footage of the 'perfect' marriage of Chris and Shannan Watts , living a wonderful, happy life in a beautiful home Reality check- the marriage was deeply flawed and they were facing bankruptcy because of their lifestyle choices in a house they couldn't afford That too ended in a horrific family tragedy

[@carolinehops]

Well yeah,they lived above their means..but he was besotted by a floosie and she walked away free. To destroy ur family like that.she had some hold over him,but then why would you do that ..shows the power of being besotted by someone,practically do anything for them ,for more love potion.

[@parellano100]

💯​@@carolinehops

[@rt66vintage16]

I can totally agree after 40+ years of marriage, especially after retirement. I actually feel like Cinderella doing housework when the old man is around. He especially doesn't like the vacuum cleaner, kinda like a skittish cat. 😅

[@kimwexlersponytail]

@rt66vintage16 😅

[@sr2291]

@kimwexlersponytail For three years from August to November (it got too cold for me), I stayed in the woods with four Viet Nam veterans who lived there year round. I am a female. We got along well. No hanky panky just hanging out and living day to day. Females like Gabby were kicked out.

[@mekomckracken2358]

About 10 years ago, I was dating this dude and I used to take a ton of pictures: selfies, creative/obscure photos, random out and about's..."life" in general. blah blah blah blah blah I showed him the pictures one time and he went on about how cool they were. I'll never forget what he said next: "Too bad you aren't that much fun in real life!" And he was right. Social media is just a larger lens.

[@Thomas.3698]

Dump him

[@1stDoNoHarm63]

I hope you turned your back on that "dude", walked away and never looked back. Nobody needs a downer like that in their life. ❤

[@traceyroyer993]

Wow! Was this guy looking for an "easy" out? (Quick, fast, immediate, etc.). That's almost as bad as the ridiculous ad I saw earlier. It's a ring box that looks like it's holding a spectacular diamond ring, but it actually holds a fake, mannequin-hand, with the middle finger raised, saying those two awful words instead of the expected marriage proposal. I think that's extremely hateful, definitely not a funny joke, and a horrific thing to do. Crazy crap today... No one has compassion, empathy, authenticity, generosity, kindness, gratitude, etc. Love is the answer... ❤ USAF Veteran for Peace 🎉 (My Emojis are restricted. Censorship is a sign of future communism. Hello!).

[@jeffbybee5207]

Was that the end of the relationship or did you marry him? Somehow can't imagion a person producing that cool of art would not be some one good to be around.

[@JB-3794]

Only if you're with a simple minded person. Someone who loves you doesn't look for superficial excitement while with you. The best things about a partner are quiet and sometimes hidden, and are for you to discover as time goes on.

[@veneration1]

The reason Gabby Petito got so much coverage is there is video footage of her in an altercation with her suspect boyfriend by the police and plenty of other video footage of them both. If missing people don't have any digital footprint apart from a profile photo then no way will it pick up media attention.

[@monicahyland8641]

Can you imagine how wonderful Gabby’s channel would be if she was still here,without Brian of course. Brian’s parents should be ashamed of themselves for helping him and hiding him out. I’m sure they knew everything.

[@terisaclothier2588]

She was assaulting him when they interacted with the police . Because she is she and beautiful she did not get arrested . Because of website he didn't either. Would have saved her life

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@monicahyland8641 Brian's parents didn't ask for any of this. They're just stuck holding the bag created by two toxic people.

[@CharliCharboneau]

@@terisaclothier2588 If you actually believe she could out muscle him and that those scratches on him weren't self defense wounds then you have sh_t for brains.

[@MrBallenHiddenTruths]

No she probably was a abusive person who cheated 😂

[@survivedandthriving]

@@emersonmanning6523 some people have the predisposition to develop a Cluster-B personality disorder, but they only do so under particular circumstances. It is very likely that Brian's parents essentially created a monster in him and, in that case, they would have more to be ashamed of than just helping him and hiding him - Plus, the fact that they abetted him is additional evidence that they are at the root of him becoming the person that he was.

[@Kazwell111]

Kyle, you have my respect as a journalist and narrator, this is truly an extraordinary channel. Cheers!

[@KyleHatesHiking]

appreciate that very much

[@davidgray1515]

narrator but not a journalist.

[@alilagrant3677]

I agree

[@leannemo7382]

Content creator and narrator. 👍

[@leeweatherly7659]

@@davidgray1515 I could totally be wrong, but I read Kazwell111's comment as meaning that they themselves are a journalist and narrator, and appreciate Kyle's channel through that perspective.

[@tracyeilers678]

It is incredibly common for dv victims to be deemed the aggressor in situations where the cops are called because while they are being hit and grabbed etc, they are trying to defend themselves often using their nails. So while their bruises haven't shown up by the time the cops show up, the attacker has visible signs of scratch marks on them, which makes it appear they were the ones that were wrongly attacked. It happens all the time, which is exactly why police SHOULD have been able to determine that is exactly what happened.

[@easypeezie4494]

I really wish Brian had made it to prison, so that real justice could have found him in there

[@barbaraibiel]

What do you mean? He got the death penalty . What could be worse?

[@WynneL]

@@barbaraibiel Seriously? You don't know what happens to people in prison? You might be too innocent for KZbin. A lot of guys in there see themselves as avenging angels, they will torment a guy who hurt a woman or a minor. Brian had an exceedingly punchable face and didn't look strong enough to fight off a gang. He and his colon likely wouldn't have done well.

[@dorothylewis1207]

Brian was a Coward all the way, hitting a Woman, doing away with himself, ALL Cowardly Acts.

[@Lez_awake]

@@WynneLyou’re a bully

[@Ron-d2s]

@@WynneL I wonder how the scumbag that last saw Lakin R. is doing.... I hope all the BIG boys really LOVE him on a regular basis.............. and make it last for YEARS!!!!!!

[@toeey1]

I think the fact that he showed up at his parents house without gabby(2000 miles away) was a catalyst to making this a national story

[@chriswhite2151]

It was long before that. The video at the beginning was all over the place

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

In HER van!

[@TheTugboatgirl]

Within DAYS he must have driven 12 to 14 hours a day to get back as quickly as he did

[@bradsanders407]

Yeah thats exactly what got me interested in the case. Its almost unprecedented. Dude just shows up in her van without her and says "no questions" and police are the only disinterested people in the country to the point they dont even keep an eye on him.

[@kgs2280]

⁠@@bradsanders407 Absolutely. I knew immediately that he had probably killed her. And the police ineptitude in both Moab and Florida was pretty shocking.

[@lflood84]

36:26 social media isn’t just a highlight reel. It’s often a FAKE highlight reel. Huge difference. Thank you for bringing up these topics! Well done!!! ❤

[@Barb4351]

Daniel Robinson went missing on a job site in Arizona. His father has been there 3 years, trying to find him. As an ex military who did tours in Iraq. He lives by the motto “leave no man behind”. Daniel graduated from College of Charleston with my son in law. Please find his pages and show support. Thank you!!!

[@starrywizdom]

Thank you, Barb.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

What has that got to do with Gabby's murder? I really do not understand the connection.

[@richardhenry1969]

​@@davinasquirrel7672 Probably because this is what Wikipedia says: "Social media has also pointed out the lack of national attention that was being given to Robinson's case compared to that of the disappearance of Gabby Petito (see Missing white woman syndrome).[ "

[@rayrayqbaby]

⁠​⁠@@davinasquirrel7672 Wow, who says this? If you can’t find the similarities between a story about someone’s missing daughter & another story about someone’s missing son then perhaps you weren’t looking for the “connection” & instead just really wanted to say something shitty. Secondly, I genuinely hope you never have to try & raise awareness for YOUR missing child. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@rayrayqbaby]

@Barb4351 Thanks for the info, I googled his name and his disappearance was one of the 1st things that popped up. I’ll definitely check it out after watching this video.

[@Chrysalis52]

This was the saddest story ever and I agree, it was like watching a TV drama in real life and no one could begin to fathom how it was going to end. We literally watched someone die without realizing it, there was a beginning to the story, a middle climatic part of the story and a horrible conclusion that no one expected. It kept the whole world riveted. Everytime I see Gabby's photo on social media, I grieve for a beautiful young woman who should still be alive. Thanks for keeping her memory alive...rest in peace Gabby, your story has touched and most likely saved many people in similar situations!! ❤❤❤

[@queeniewinnie6541]

Rest easy Gaby and sir you are not ugly in my opinion. Loved the revisit to a case I followed back when it was happening live. Let’s remember the victims!!!!

[@debidehm9129]

I just want to thank you for not sugar coating your content and treating us like adults by using the words so many other content creatures leave out (murder, gun, kill,....etc.). It’s a breath of fresh air.

[@nicolereed8707]

Just a note…many KZbinrs don’t use those words because they can be flagged by the algorithm and get the video demonetized. Not because they want to dumb down the audience.

[@gointothedogs4634]

They have to leave out certain words because the KZbin police will block their videos.

[@debidehm9129]

@ I know, but it’s still nice when someone uses those words.

[@debidehm9129]

@@nicolereed8707 I realize that. I just said it was nice is all.

[@SwiftDecay]

​@nicolereed8707 yes. They are afraid of being demonetized so they use stupid childish language instead of taking cases with levity and respect, otherwise they w or profit quite as much off of other people's suffering. It's why we should support and respect creators wi5h actual integrity like Kyle.

[@JK-gm6kk]

Whenever I hear someone say "living in a van", I always wonder if they're at least thinking about saying "down by the river". I apologize for making light in this very hard story to (even still!) Listen to. May Gabby Rest in Peace 🕊

[@alilagrant3677]

Hard to think of Chris farley, too...

[@ruthannguenther8353]

I’ve only been friends in real life with one influencer and I could not believe how messed up her life was while it was perfect on social media. She ditched all her real life friends and family eventually which was the strangest part.

[@jordanheimer774]

This channel is my favorite to listen to while I'm at work. Thanks for all your hard work Kyle.

[@susystewart5139]

I think we all fell in love with Gaby's innocent and kind personality. So sad

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

I had no idea who she was until she was missing 😔 I think it’s sad it took her missing for her dream to come true 😔

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@susystewart5139 You were successfully manipulated by an abuser. I didn't fall in love, I questioned why Gabby wasn't arrested after she was determined to be the aggressor.

[@matthewstump7563]

Innocence? She beat him too. She was the aggressor the day the cops pulled them over. They were in a very toxic relationship. She gets a pass because she was the cute blonde that wasn't able to kill him first.

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

@ women like to hit men, but if they get hit back, it’s DV. He had scratches all over his body, and that is proof that both were violent with each other. However, he didn’t take it one step further. Wouldn’t you say so??

[@ritz6982]

@@matthewstump7563Such nonsense. A beaten down, abused partner sometimes snaps. Happens to both sexes. They are not responsible for the actions that are caused by mental torture from their abuser

[@amandavanheerden7980]

Narcissists don't normally kill themselves. There are many unanswered questions about Bryan's suicide and remains.

[@Za7a7aZ]

For sure the parents of laundrie are guilty of aiding a fugitive

[@dmjack2921]

I don't believe he really died- there's speculation they dug up a body and staged the "suicide"...Laundry is probably in Mexico...saw a longer doc about this case that made his mother out to be an evil__😮

[@sr2291]

Brian was not a fugitive. A fugitive is defined as a person who is running away or hiding to avoid being captured, typically by law enforcement. This term often refers to individuals evading arrest for crimes or fleeing from justice, such as those with active warrants against them. Brian was the person of interest and was not wanted by the police. He was free to go wherever he wanted to go.

[@takingupmycross9869]

He was only a person of interest. No crime had been committed at that point that anyone was aware of.

[@HellyeahRook]

@@takingupmycross9869 It's still tampering with an ongoing investigation.

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

I tend to agree with your conclusion about why this case got so much attention. Statistically, a woman who is murdered, will be murdered by someone she knows, likely her partner. I don’t know how many more years need to go on before we recognize that domestic violence is a real and serious issue. Thank you for including the link to the Gabby Petito foundation. I appreciate the way you report. And by the way… You’re very handsome.😊

[@PiratesRock-dm8mt]

Because she went missing on a cross country adventure and she could have been in any state along the way. Seriously. 🤦

[@PiratesRock-dm8mt]

Also, ew

[@bradsanders407]

Statistically men will be murdered by someone they know. This gabby worship is fucked up. Naming a domeatic violence organization after a domestic abuser is wild. But since she's a girl she's allowed to abuse her partner. I say he was experiencing battered spouse syndrome and acted out of self-defense.

[@RD24LFG]

Correct. Female vs Male and Male Vs Female domestic abuse rates are about even when we include all variables so we definitely need to address the issue when it comes to both MEN AND WOMEN.

[@falsealaska]

​@@RD24LFGI'd like to see your source for saying that the numbers are even.

[@dianeclayton4936]

Thanks for saying hard things! I just want to add that the nature of domestic abuse relationships is the experience of complex contrasting behavior and public presentation. Even in ones that are not trying to be social media influencers. In toxic relationships the highs are very high and the lows are very low.

[@koalabear3427]

Kyle, please don't think you are ugly. In fact, you are a very good looking guy! You are appreciated for your fantastic videos, your compassion and respect to the victims and their families. ❤

[@deborahlyons6087]

Yes he is reminds me kinda of Frankie munez from Malcom in the middle.

[@LuvaniDarkwings]

I agree... you're adorable and have gorgeous eyes!

[@alilagrant3677]

Yeah, you're a cutie💕😜

[@FlanmanBandz]

Kyle is a 10.❤❤ if I was gay I'd def smask 😂❤

[@Lez_awake]

Definitely a hottie

[@SerenaWilliams-g1c]

I recall when Gabby was missing that many people automatically assumed that she was the one who was crazy. They believed that she also had just run off and left Brian. Their first instinct was to stick up for him because they naively sympathized with him. These people literally claimed that Gabby was the abuser and they seemed to be under the impression that she was clearly at fault, which made me furious. I could see in the police camera footage that she was crying for help. The fact that she threw herself under the bus to stick up for Brian after witness reports contradicted that she was initially at fault when Brian was seen smacking her around and driving away from her in HER OWN VAN. However, her interaction with the Moab police showed that she was suffering from Stockholm syndrome, and was trying to normalize her toxic relationship. It’s a common occurrence when women feel trapped in abusive situations and are victims of DV. I am reading some of the comments and I’m so relieved to hear that many women were inspired to escape from their own abusers because of this preventable nightmare. No woman should ever experience such unjustifiable treatment by their partners. If Gabby has saved some lives by inspiring others to leave their own irreparable relationships, then her own murder would at least have something positive come out of her heartbreaking tragedy. RIP to Gabby and all women who have died at the hands of a jealous partner. I hope that her family has been able to recover and heal as much as possible, even though this obviously isn’t anything that they’re ever going to get over.

[@joelpeterson8424]

Please, prayers to the female officer who talked to Gabby individually, outside of Arches NP to try to find out what was going on. If only there was a way, or some question that could have been asked, that could get to the truth of the matter and start some effective intervention.

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@SerenaWilliams-g1c She wasn't crying for help. She was manipulating the cops while trying to stay in control of her victim.

[@amandagale922]

Yeah I never heard them address the fact that they had 2 call ins describing him hitting her....

[@emersonmanning6523]

@amandagale922 "In the statement reported on August 12, the witness, named Chris, claims that the couple appeared to have some sort of dispute and recalls Petito punching Laundrie in the arm and face." Because that never happened. There was one 911 caller, the second witness was physically present and waved down an officer because Gabby started punching Brian. He provided a sworn hand written statement where he reported no violence from Brian. He was trying to get away from Gabby, running to the van and trying to lock her out.

[@emersonmanning6523]

@SerenaWilliams-g1c Moments before the stop, she was hitting Brian, striking his head with the corner of her phone. You can see his injuries. She wasn't crying for help, she was being manipulative while trying to control her victim, right down to where he was going to sleep, even barking orders at him through the cops. If a male exhibited the behaviors Gabby exhibited, we'd have no problem calling him an abuser.

[@Kam65]

Hi Kyle, I'm just a little ole lady in az. I've watched many of your videos over time. I think what you said about not liking it was honestly a great way to put it. Was awesome of you. I remember watching and feeling so terrible and heartbreak for Gabby petito , and yes could not stand laundry ! He was a monster and very much a coward ! Rest in peace GP❤ And also to the other ladies ❤ that the news had no time for. That was wrong of them. Lots of love and hugs to family and friends of all 3 ladies. Condolences

[@timhouston4470]

@26.20 Brian's folks moving his car? They knew wtf was going on

[@pippa3150]

Aren't they the ones that found his stuff, too? Despite all the people looking, they walked right up on it. They knew exactly where he was and what he did. They should face jail time, at least for harboring a fugitive and hindering an investigation.

[@ursodermatt8809]

the choice was the car was either towed or the parents removing it.

[@larisimon5451]

Totally agree

[@NokwaziMsomi-d7q]

You are not ugly, in fact, you are an attractive, smart and eloquent young man. Your content is clean, and valuable

[@Alafair.CarolynJohns]

He doesn't believe he's ugly. It's ok.

[@rondaduffey8730]

He's a cutie if I were only younger 😂

[@PD-hv4js]

@@Alafair.CarolynJohns exactly!

[@brendametube]

Very Handsome! Very intelligent!

[@WendyBrown-o1x]

He's a great story teller. Mr.Ballen could learn a thing or two ....

[@Sixthedragon0720]

You were randomly mentioned in the comments of a video by Rachel Shannon. So glad I looked you up. You’ve got a new subscriber!

[@markwaters7760]

The Laundrie parents should be in prison!

[@thechiefwildhorse4651]

Why? -COMANCHE NATION

[@googleuser2226]

For? A crime their son committed? They literally did not break any laws - so what exactly would you like them put in prison for?

[@pippa3150]

Agreed. And those keystone cops should have consequences too.

[@2LEGION2]

100% agree

[@2LEGION2]

​@googleuser2226 uhhh yes his mother did. He called and told her what he did long before she was considered missing, she tried to help Brian run and hide from the police and also lied to the police from the start. Just to name a few and yes the police had found evidence to prove all that. And in the united states last time I checked those are crimes bruh!

[@Shane.Dennnis]

Been living the “vanlife” for almost 6 years now. I’ve been shittin in the woods everyday and have no complaints about it. I watch a lot of people come and go with the vanlife community. Mostly girls come in and think they will blow up on social media but it’s very short lived. Usually people only last about a year maybe. I started in a sprinter van then a short roof econoline and now I live in a 24 foot school bus. I’m a professional builder and I get hired by other van builders. Mostly the west coast. It takes a certain kind of person to live this lifestyle and keep it going. I’m someone who doesn’t need much. I live very simple. My monthly expenses are under $500 a month. I travel slow and hardly have any issues with my vehicles. I do believe I live the dream. But yeah I poop in a bag sometimes and throw it in the garbage like a dog

[@rt66vintage16]

But do you live with another person 24/7? That's where I think the frustrations, boredom, and extra work become burdens.

[@joelpeterson8424]

Oh geeze, that's what I stepped in that smelled so bad. Carry it out and dispose of properly.

[@LovesLakes]

@@rt66vintage16Right on. That’s why you often see troubled families who live in house trailers make the news,.They might not have started out troubled, but that lack of space, no matter how superb their trailer might be, is a killer mentally ( poor choice of words “ killer” 😊) It must be so much harder to stay sane in that environment if there are children. It’s not anyone’s fault if it’s the best they can afford, but it’s got to be a challenge. Hats off to those who succeed!

[@taranuzum8428]

You haven't uploaded in awhile. Wld like to dee how the bus is coming along!

[@AbilityToBeAwesome]

I saw you haven’t posted in a year but would love to see an update video and the dog. Just subscribed to check your channel out anyways. Thanks for the reality.

[@jomama5186]

Ypu are NOT ugly !!! You are VERY handsome !!! You also have the most beautiful eyes, I've ever seen on a young man ! Please dont say things like that ! You are the very best of both of your parents, their strongest genes and traits. I am a Mom, and I would be very proud to call you my son. You are super special and I love your videos and content ! I think you are absolutely awesome, charming, intelligent, engaging, articulate, and very good looking !!! ❤ you kiddo !!!

[@jonathanbabeu8962]

You are not some cheap influencer, you are a creative KZbinr

[@alainga10]

Creative? He tells other peoples stories

[@Pi2.718]

@@alainga10In a very creative way !!!!!

[@JDZiemba1773]

​@@alainga10😯

[@tomsinter2869]

@@alainga10 And I'll bet he actually likes, maybe even loves, hiking!!

[@EstamosDe]

He is fun, but creative isnt his strong point, he always uses the same catch phrases, and always uses the same prompt and structure in each video

[@katarabrown6769]

I think the reason why Gabby's case became so popular was because we ALL know a Gabby Petito. Whether you have lived through similar experiences with a narcissist or you know someone who has. There are so many of us that can relate to that sad little girl in the body cam footage, the emotions and the desperation and the helplessness that she was feeling.

[@bradsanders407]

Yeah no. She was the one who should have been arrested that night. Witnesses say she was hitting him. She says she was hitting him. Oh and HE HAD THE MARKS TO PROVE IT. How do we know she wasn't hitting him again, and he snapped? We don't but it is certainly plausible. What this story has shed light on that no one is talking about is how women can commit domestic violence and get away with it. Not only get away with it but will still be viewed as the victim. This narrative that she was this sweet little innocent girl is trash. They were both assholes.

[@RD24LFG]

​@bradsanders407 You are correct. Domestic violence rates are pretty much even between men and women. Men are just held accountable, and women are not. The man is seen as the abuser because the man can inflict more damage. But if a smaller man hits a bigger man is that ok just because the smaller man is smaller? Nope. See what I am getting at? Side note: Regardless it's not excuse for murder.

[@nancyayotte2297]

💜 we'll said.

[@kgs2280]

@@bradsanders407 And yet they were stopped because someone had reported *him* hitting her, and don’t forget the important part: HE killed HER. You don’t just kill someone because they slap you now and then, even though that is a wrong thing to do. Murder is not…NOT…justified, period. No one ever claimed that she was perfect, and I would recommend that you learn something about narcissism, and Brian was a narcissist, because narcissists can, and do, drive their partners to behave in ways they normally wouldn’t. And being in such close proximity to a narcissist, and for that length of time is a recipe for disaster. Are you actually trying to say he was the “good guy” of the pair when he brutally, and I would say, savagely, murdered her? Please, leave with your manosphere and reconnect with the real world.

[@mattmatt6572]

Yeah right dude I used to live with a woman who would drink and come home swinging. Think maybe this happened twice and I grabbed my most important items picked up and left. Even paid remaining 10 months on my lease to hold up my credit. Flight don't fight lol. Never thought it might get to be so bad as somone could be killed. But I just didn't even ever want to have to talk with police over a domestic violence situation. There's a simpler life out their and better people to surround yourself with if you choose to look for them. Think some people are either just lazy on finding good personal relationships or else they just like to have a drama filled life.

[@robinmezger2579]

I actually love that you are saying this out loud. A lot of people have self-esteem problems because they think their lives are not as great as the people they follow on social media. The truth is, we all have struggles. We just don't always put them out there where others can see them. But it's not just social media. It's human nature. Very sorry for the the families. I have a son with mental health issues and I believe Brian had them, based on what you revealed at 13:50. I wish for both of their sakes, they would have cut the adventure short and instead focused on Brian's illness.

[@AmberWavesOfSane]

I knew as soon as I saw the Moab police video, that missing Gabby would be dead by Brian's hand. When females don't say anything, they don't get helped. When they try to get help, and fight back because no one helps them, they get blamed as the cause of the problems. My thoughts are that Gabby, being Gabby, decided she had to tell Brian their relationship was over, she didn't want to be with him anymore, but unfortunately her ingrained social politeness led her to tell Brian that in a remote (private) place, or perhaps around that Jackson, WY restaurant, but she still got back in their vehicle with- out of social politeness. I always felt like Gabby's accomodating personality- the kind of personality we treasure in this society- made her too easy of a victim to a controlling and domestically violent man. Thank you for covering this story in a compassionate and level style, Kyle. I think it's a difficult and painful story, but putting it out there illuminates domestic violence issues, and that's always important.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

It is highly possible that she decided to end the relationship, so he killed her, being the narcissistic loser that he is.

[@jaywa101]

Very well said. I believe poor Gabby's story helped many people recognise themselves as living in toxic and dangerous relationships. Peace to all who felt the grief of her loss ❤❤

[@michelemoneywell8765]

I think they had an argument about something and he lost his temper.

[@davinasquirrel7672]

@@michelemoneywell8765 So you think it is acceptable for (men mainly) to "loose their temper" and whoops, just killed someone? DV is not about loosing control, but exerting control over the partner. Stop believing the myths. They are very much in control. Murder is their ultimate act of control when the partner refuses to submit, or is leaving them. You excuse it like it is just stepping on someone's toes, could happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

[@jemmah4723]

@@michelemoneywell8765or had one of his ‘episodes’ but this time she wasn’t able to escape

[@jeffreybozeman6245]

When Brian went back to Florida in the van, he and his parents & sister, went camping...they had already been at a campground when police started looking for him.

[@stirrednotshaken4823]

Just gave him time to flee the country! I’m still not convinced he’s dead, regardless of their findings. His uncle was the dentist who supplied the dental records. Who’s to say they didn’t take X-rays of some random jaw bone and plant it in the swamp…exactly where the parents conveniently found the backpack. It wasn’t flooded earlier so it was possible! But that’s my opinion and nobody has to agree with me!

[@joelpeterson8424]

@@stirrednotshaken4823 Ooh, interesting! Hadn't thought of that!

[@kathybartlett624]

I've always believed that the family somehow helped him to get away.

[@Sobersector]

You’re a huge inspiration for my channel. I love your stories and your niche! Thanks for the amazing stories Kyle! ❤

[@reflector2032]

Kyle, Thank you for this story. As a van vagabond this one really hit home when it initially surfaced. An outdoor enthusiast I enjoy Californias Eastern Sierras for camping and motorcycling. Please do a story about Sheryl Powell. I've camped in and am familiar with the area where this took place. She was chased by a man wielding a knife in the Grandview Campground area in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. She fled and then became lost for several days. The story is from July of 2019. Thank you for your content. I'm a subscriber and enjoy your channel. Best wishes.

[@Tlyna1952]

My mom was like Abby, she stayed with and kept making excuses for my very abusive stepfather. He was so bad I fled from Michigan to Florida and refused to tell her where I was. I learned from her foolishness to not put up with that type of treatment. I had only one boyfriend that suddenly tried to pull some controlling crap when we were out one night. We were at a bar listening to music and sitting with friends. My best friend's boyfriend was the bartender. I went up to get our drinks and shared a joke with him and we laughed before I returned to the table. My BF got nasty, calling me names and saying I had no right to talk to that man and I was to stay away from him. I said nothing but finished my drink, took my purse and headed towards the bathroom then continued right out the door and left as I had driven us there. I never talked to him again. I have never understood anyone putting up with that kind of crap but then maybe it was because I grew up in a neighborhood of mostly boys and they taught me a lot, treating me like one of them growing up. I resented my mom for years over her putting up with it and I know I shouldn't. I felt sorry for Gabby as she was young and rather naive. As for the reason the case was so wide spread was exactly what you speculated, the social media aspect, that spread it far faster and farther than the traditional news would.

[@WynneL]

Generally, if someone accepts abuse, it's because they've been abused before at some point; maybe in childhood. When you internalize the idea that YOU are the problem, YOU deserve it, you will stay. Only when you find some shred, some spark of self-worth inside do you realize, "I could deserve better than this. Maybe someone else would love me." It can't just be theory, though, like "oh yeah, I know, I don't deserve this." It has to be inside. For me, what worked was thinking of an alternate universe version of me. Would I judge her for being like I am? Would she deserve compassion? Did she earn the disdain and contempt my ex was giving me? And it finally hit me: no. I had to end it. I had to go.

[@ivonned32]

Very well done! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 No second chances to controlling aholes! Never!

[@michelledrew4688]

Well my mum used to say to me "it's ok to make mistakes Michelle, as long as you learn from them. But if you're smart and learn from mine, you won't have to make your own to learn from" And it sounds to me that your mother had a smart daughter. Personally it's something I have never understood either. I have a better understanding as I've gotten older. Of the difficulties a woman has to face trying to leave an abusive husband. I understand the mechanics of how they operate. And how they separate you from loved ones and family. Whilst they wear you down slowly bit by bit. Taking your confidence etc etc. Just like you, it's the getting past the first base part I have difficulty with. And I would have been out the door as well. I do think it would be extremely beneficial for students when they start adolescents in schools to introduce some kind of life lessons. And it's not just about teaching the girls about the boys. We might not be as physically strong. But we can still be nasty pieces of work. And I should know 😲 because I'm one of em. And that's why I choose to live on my own. But try and educate them on the importance of keeping your own identity and maintaining friendships. How to spot red flags. I mean the situation you were in. I think when you are young, it's easy to think. Well he only got jealous because he loves me. Or your out for the night with friends. And he insists on picking you up to get you home "safe" because of all the drunks hanging around whilst you're waiting for a taxi. NO he doesn't! He just wants to make sure your not with anyone else!! The world is moving so fast. We are becoming more openly exposed to things and it's hard to keep up. I have 4 boys that all know how to treat their parents. And they all have loving relationships 🙏 thankfully. I'm also pretty thankful that I never had a daughter... period! Let alone a battered one. I can't imagine how horrific it must be to be the mother of an abused daughter. Or indeed a daughter of the abused mother. And I'm really sorry that you had to go through that.

[@traceyroyer993]

Good for you! 🎉 I hope your mother is well.

[@kellibrockett823]

Am i the only one who is so touched by how generous and passionate Kyle is? Like how many youtubers make donations and link charities in all of their videos? And have a giveback mission? ❤

[@zendog8888]

The truth is, social media only shows the good parts of people's lives, not the bad parts. Excellent investigative work, Kyle. No one ever thought of that idea, saved everyone a click and 35 minutes of listening to the most told story on the internet to hear how Kyle broke the case wide open.

[@cindypereira5194]

It was her dream to do the adventure van thing. It was her pod casting, her savings that bought the van… he just stepped all over her dreams. She must have been extremely frustrated.

[@emersonmanning6523]

Do you think Gabby funded the van, expensive video equipment and had money for extended road trips while paying rent and other living necessities on a Taco Bell salary? Brian and his parents supported Gabby after her own parents kicked her out. They are the reason she could chase her dreams and all they got in return was a battered son and sued.

[@giggiddy]

​@@emersonmanning6523yeah people leave that stuff out. All they shared was the deep desire to avoid work at all costs and drive around and smoke dope on every one else's dime. I said that before he killed her and all I got was "you're jealous" like all the other lazy grifters like to say. Nope, wasn't jealous. I just live in reality not these rediculous fantasies that some are so orgasmic about.

[@AngelfromGenX]

​@@emersonmanning6523She didn't have a bunch of video equipment. She had a camera and a phone and a laptop. She didn't pay rent at the Laundries home. Neither did Brian, and her parents didn't kick her out. Gabby paid cash for her van and her computer & camera with $20,000 from her graduation and savings before she dated him.

[@flowermeerkat6827]

​@@emersonmanning6523 huh?

[@lionessliving9862]

SA (not DV, but its pretty adjacent) victim here. I built out my van after 3 grueling years of court cases. I was vanlifing SOLO during this time.to heal from my own experience. My view of the world was shattered with my attack, and just remember thinking how evil is so much more common than we think. And it takes strength and courage, coupled with a strong support network to overcome the trauma humans can inflict on one another. If I could do anything, I would buy a large property and bring women (and children) there to HEAL surrounded by nature and love. Empower people to heal and encourage them to pay it forward. Alas, funding is short, but I continue to pursue this idea. Being the change. In the meantime, I have been quite open to speaking to and listening to women with these kinds of traumatic experiences.

[@revolutionunderground]

Unfortunately, abusers would and have done this same thing using an "appearance of authenticity"

[@JayBirdNJ.]

I think Gabby got so much attention because she was obviously a star in the making. Gabby had the "it factor" and she was going to be a big hit online, that was clear as day. We only met her for a short time and then she was taken from us. It was a mystery and the internet loves mysteries. If you give the internet a mystery it will consume it and solve it. It sucks when anybody dies but this girl was going to be something big and she was taking from us far too soon...

[@RoseHaydenn]

girl no she wasn't 😂 even if she didn't get killed ain't nobody would know who she was 😂😂

[@colleen0229]

I have to disagree…. She was average at best. It’s a sad story but her death is the only reason we all know her name….

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

You have to be able to spend 24/7 with your companion. Very different from normal life.

[@Susan-lf2hl]

Good point

[@dj393]

She knew he had mental issues, hearing voices, yet she naively went ahead with their plans.

[@Galaxie08]

​@@dj393 Educate yourself about the dynamics in a domestic abuse relationship instead of commenting with nonsense.

[@rt66vintage16]

That's a big reason for arguing. Familiarity breeds contempt. Gabby said herself that she cleaned and organized the van and he would get in the back with dirty feet. Basically disrespecting HER van and her efforts.

[@lisablacker3102]

Kyle, i would call you more of an investigative reporter than an influencer. Many influencers are selling an idealized version of themselves, but you dig into stories and mysteries about other people; it's not all about you. More often than not, your videos teach us valuable lessons, as well as being interesting. You're a great storyteller, and this old lady thinks you're cute as hell. Keep up the good work, and youll get to 1 million subscribers 🙂

[@wishhalkar509]

Great post. Totally agree.

[@1927su]

You are so right. Everyone is on their best behavior in public most generally. There is no perfect relationship or perfect life.

[@debrabutler524]

You are right on…..social media allows us to hide behind our imperfection and unhappiness….As a therapist I see it daily!

[@snowblo1]

What really burns my buns about the case & what I still think about, is how Brian was "treated" to a free hotel stay & Gabby had to continue in the van? Like what the heck!

[@lbjr777]

The van was hers. Police couldn’t legally make her let Brian take it. Secondly, had she any sense she could have drove away from that man then and never had to deal with him again.

[@matthewstump7563]

That's because she was the aggressor.

[@mscinders9449]

Great work! Honestly think your right about the Social Media aspect - the last case with as much coverage was tragically Shannan , Bella & Cece Watts. Shannan was also big on social media.

[@india1422]

And she was also subjected to the most revolting victim blaming

[@Gingerspicelife]

SW was beyond obsessed with social media and broadcast herself abusing her children routinely in so many videos. Yes it’s a tragic case but you can completely understand why CW snapped. Poor children

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 as a survivor of domestic abuse in my marriage, it took me years and I still fight with it internally to not say I'm sorry all the time to anyone that was in my vicinity. my husband passed away and I do believe that it's the only way I was able to be free finally from the fear of his vengeance if I was able to ever say anything to anyone I never said anything because I was afraid of repercussions.

[@babygraceblue1807]

I still apologise all the time. Abusive parents, abusive ex. People who never went through this have no clue.

[@evilspyke5760]

why would you marry an abusive man? with all the nice men i have met, why would you marry an abusive one? not being disrespectful, but i see it all the time and cannot wrap my head around it.

[@hopeklemann1]

@evilspyke5760 well then clearly you've never been in that situation and you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@evilspyke5760]

​@@hopeklemann1 i asked a question. why are you being defensive? i mean no disrespect.

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@hopeklemann1 Gabby was an abuser. As a witness to domestic violence as a small child thru my teens, she checked every box for typical abuser behaviors. Unfortunately, her physical appearance plays a big part in why people don't see it.

[@nedflanders3769]

Ok I think I finally get it. You don’t really hate hiking, Kyle !!

[@honeybunch5765]

😂 he is a keen hiker.

[@sjs-stev]

😂

[@maggiesfarm7970]

Lol!

[@WynneL]

Could be a "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" situation. Sometimes you love what you hate.

[@dewilew2137]

Corny.

[@charlieknight5065]

Showing LOVE for the channel ❤️ thanks for another great video once again my friend I'm a new subscriber and live your content and you'll definitely make it to a million in no time man thanks again and have a blessed day everyone

[@serablack-ff6tg]

I started watching this case because of being treated the same way by the police after them being called. And seeing myself in Gabby.

[@ThatGirlJD]

It was obvious what happened when he showed up in Florida without Gabby in the van she purchased. That was her home and she worked her but off to build it.

[@mindycatriz5195]

Are you still in the same situation? Hope you’re ok!

[@serablack-ff6tg]

Yes, I left ever thing family, friends, job, school and moved three states away.

[@revolutionunderground]

Rapists get their cases dropped all the time by framing their victims as "crazy" - no matter how much evidence there is

[@marianparoo1544]

I hate the word influencer and always think poorly of it

[@MarionSchausberger]

Kyle is a storyteller, I don't think of him as a mere "influencer"

[@nancyt.7134]

Though media doesn't do a good job differentiating, an 'influencer" should really be used more for people selling their own merch, selling ideas/trends, etc, basically 'celebrity' or 'lifestyle' stuff. The rest should just be 'content creator' with a note to what their content is. She's a content creator focused on fiber arts. He's a content creator that does DIY carpentry. Influencers are most staged/commercial. She's an influencer that does beauty reviews, He's an influencer that does a lot of hyped/snake oil nutrition advice. Obviously this is just a generalization.

[@austingal76]

I think you are spot on about the social media influencing the public’s response.

[@joelspaulding5964]

Aiden and the Lore Lodge were very involved in this, immediately after Gabby's disappearance. Worth a watch.

[@gthktty666]

i watch every single one of your video kyle, but i can't watch this... I'm a DV survivor who was almost strangled to death at the hands of my abusive ex... just seeing Gabby's name triggers me... I think about how she died and how I survived the same moment. Watching the coverage, Brain on the run.. my ex would have been exactly the same.... sorry i can't watch it, but thank you so so so much for covering this. love without respect is not love at all. (also i read the comments, and you're a certified hot guy my dude! don't let that self-perception get you twisted. you've apologised and corrected any mistakes like a professional too, so journalist isn't a stretch by any means - you report on REAL THINGS without making up details for entertainment, and provide safety tips! thats journalism!)

[@leannemo7382]

It was essentially another painful rehash, so you made a wise decision to spare yourself. I wish that I had. 😔

[@raindrops_falling]

I recall either reading a comment or listening to a counselor who shared a story about high profile blogger she had counseled. She said that the blogger came into her office and flooded her office with tears as she shared her many problems including how her bf/channel partner was cheating on her with many women and their audience thought they were a perfect couple living the perfect life. A few minutes into the session the blogger excused herself, put on some make up and with a bright smile asked the counselor if she would pose for a picture that she needed to share with her followers at a particular time during the session. That story stayed with me and will continue to stay with me. It was terribly sad to see how the officers handled Petito's stop. All the writing were on the wall and the things is that these type of women rather die than to share the problems they have. I strongly believe that many women who allow their abuser to keep doing what they do are the best secret keepers and many will take their secrets to their grave, very sadly and unfortunately. Only she knows when she is really to leave and only God can save their lives. In reference to people who follow bloggers this particular story tell a world of things about who they are.

[@endur5nce]

I was so wrapped up in the Gabby Petito story while it was happening. It consumed me for a few reasons. My brother had recently finished building out his vanlife van and I was shopping and planning to buy one & lastly any murder is so tragic. Ty for convering domestic violence. #RipGabby

[@jharbo1]

Narcissism is a terrible thing and all too prevalent in modernity.

[@ursodermatt8809]

what about in antiquity? present? etc?

[@suzysuu2]

You’re spot on Kyle about youtube being a highlight reel. Thank you for covering this case. Love your work. Greetings from Scotland.

[@emergencyasmr]

Gabby is another case of someone who would’ve made it far in life but some miserable, pathetic sack couldn’t handle that and took her life. It makes me so deeply sad to think of all the people who would’ve done great things in life but were taken before their time. Hoping Gabby’s family are holding onto one another through this tragedy 🕊️❤️‍🩹

[@MrBallenHiddenTruths]

Dude she abused him as well 😂

[@letsrock1729]

@@MrBallenHiddenTruths That was 'reactive abuse'. Look it up.

[@stirrednotshaken4823]

He was an insecure little man who was afraid she would get attention from her vlogging/ channel and tempt her away from him. That is why he was against her doing what she dreamed of. Instead of treating her like his queen, he abused her for it to the point she couldn’t take it anymore. Common sense would tell you if you treat your partner with love and care, you have a better chance of them loving you back and not want to leave you! He let his jealousy push him to destroy her.

[@grayantihero6059]

​@@stirrednotshaken4823 Brian and his family bought everything for her and even supported her when her own family kicked her ass out. That tells you something about her character.

[@Duckling08]

I agree! Social media is not real life. And you're not ugly Kyle 😊

[@FigaroHey]

He's got pretty eyes. (I'm old enough to be his grandma, so I can say that.)

[@good1day726]

Apparently if he’s covering the brain wash story, that proclaimed sentiment is nonsense and babble.

[@jesswalczak9946]

So, I think you are spot on in your take on the multiple angles here, and I'd like to attempt to TL;DR this down to: Gabby Petito received so much media attention for multiple reasons (undoubtedly her beauty and spirit and the vibe she was projecting was a thing) but her high engagement on social media was 'already' a story that many many folks were following, so it follows that folks who were already invested would continue to be so or even more so once this story took the twists it did. From what I can tell, Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner weren't popular "influencers" (obviously I could be wrong). Mainstream media didn't have to work hard at all to sell this as a story since it was one that many people were already consuming, and if it bleeds...yeah. My heart goes out to everybody mentioned in this video, as it shows a lot of absolute tragedy often hiding in plain sight.

[@dragonwolf7962]

Kyle you are not an influencer you are a KZbinr and you are not ugly. You are a very attractive man.

[@AIBotGold]

He is a typical ad money worshipper who is telling a story already told many times. Let's get real here. Just another chump exploiting this murder endlessly.

[@angieblake3424]

You are not ugly at all. Handsome inside and out. God bless!

[@Harkart59]

You hit that nail on the head. Too many people get hung up on other people's business anyway, and social media has really amped that up. Great video.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

I think part of why this case went viral was a combination of things. Yes, I feel Gabby being young and pretty played a part but also van life had become a popular topic due to the release of the movie Nomadland a few months earlier. We need to do a better job raising our young people. Girls and boys (but especially girls) need to be taught to stand on their own and not need a relationship to feel whole. Boys (and some girls) need to be taught that they don’t “own” their partner and there is NEVER EVER any reason to lay a hand on them.

[@DEATH-THE-GOAT]

GTA!

[@MrDucksBill]

​@DEATH-THE-GOAT nah

[@anntunaley9974]

He did say that Brian showed up at his parents home in Gabbys van, and she wasn't with him. So he did specify that the van belonged to her.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

@@anntunaley9974- I went back and read the transcript and you’re right. I guess I missed that.

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

They need to be taught we can't "fix" other people. Getting physical isn't fixing. What I mean is young women think they can fix their partner's issues.

[@pacoandellie]

Don't shortchange yourself, Kyle! You're a content creator and a good one! Thanks for all the great content from another Utahn.

[@magneticjanet]

Those of us who have been in a relationship with a ‘Brian Laundrie’ all know how confusing, heartbreaking, self image depleting, how sorry they are and you want to believe them when they say “it will never happen again”. You find yourself constantly taking up for them … and the cycle goes on and on and on. My life was threatened every single day for an entire year yet I never once called 911. The relationship is so difficult to explain to others and you love them and don’t want others thinking poorly of them, until you finally can’t take one more abusive cycle. It takes every ounce of strength you have to disengage from them. The mental abuse has imprisoned your mind so completely that breaking free will take everything you’ve got to escape, but once you do life can be beautiful again. Unless you’ve lived it you can’t fathom how awful it actually is. Anyone who says, “just leave” has -0- understanding of what abuse actually is and how hard it is to escape.

[@timhouston4470]

@33.45 - you make some good points about social media and why the story blew up. I hope there's some justice for the other 2 murder victims from Moab. Sad story all round.

[@mickijerry6530]

Good take on this case. I follow all of these twisted cases from beginning to end. Gabby is being missed by so many.

[@magneticjanet]

Your point is valid that ‘social media isn’t real’ influencers don’t look the way they portray themselves. People’s lives aren’t picture perfect… even people with really good normal lives.