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Who is Brian Laundrie’s sister, Cassie Laundrie – and how has she clapped back at Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito series? The Florida-based mum of 2 says she no longer speaks to her parents

Meet Brian Laundrie’s sister, Cassie Laundrie, who has clapped back at Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito series. Photos: Netflix; @gabspetito/Instagram
Meet Brian Laundrie’s sister, Cassie Laundrie, who has clapped back at Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito series. Photos: Netflix; @gabspetito/Instagram

A new Netflix documentary about the murder of ‘van life’ influencer Gabby Petito by her fiancé Brian Laundrie questions how much his family knew: here’s what you need to know about his sister Cassie

The heartbreaking murder of influencer Gabby Petito is back in the spotlight since the release of a new Netflix documentary about the case.

Petito, who was an aspiring van life vlogger, was murdered by her fiancé Brian Laundrie in August 2021. Laundrie’s body – along with a confession note – was found 37 days after he was reported missing, according to Time.

Gabby Petito was travelling in a van with fiancé Brian Laundrie before she was found dead. Photo: @gabspetito/Instagram
Gabby Petito was travelling in a van with fiancé Brian Laundrie before she was found dead. Photo: @gabspetito/Instagram
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The story – which drew international attention at the time – is now told in-depth in Netflix docuseries American Murder: Gabby Petito, which was released on February 17 and details the final days of the 22-year-old budding social media star.
Tara Petito and Joe Petito stand by while the City of North Port Chief of Police Todd Garrison speaks during a news conference for their missing daughter Gabby Petito on September 16, 2021. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Tara Petito and Joe Petito stand by while the City of North Port Chief of Police Todd Garrison speaks during a news conference for their missing daughter Gabby Petito on September 16, 2021. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Interviews with Petito’s family, friends and witnesses from the case are featured in the production. Laundrie’s family – who reportedly did not help with the investigation – are once more being scrutinised by netizens.

Among them, Laundrie’s sister Cassie has the internet talking. “I reached out to Brian’s parents and they just never responded,” Gabby’s dad, Joe Petito, said in the Netflix documentary. “Neither did Cassie, Brian’s sister.” Here’s what we know about Cassie Laundrie – and what she’s said about the case.

Cassie Laundrie is Brian Laundrie’s older sister

This police camera video shows Brian Laundrie talking to a police officer after police pulled over the van he was travelling in with Gabby Petito in August 2021. Photo: The Moab Police Department via AP
This police camera video shows Brian Laundrie talking to a police officer after police pulled over the van he was travelling in with Gabby Petito in August 2021. Photo: The Moab Police Department via AP

Cassie Laundrie is the older sister of Brian Laundrie, who died by suicide after killing Petito.