Gabby Petito’s parents release emotional new statement in response to Netflix documentary
They also revealed whether they’ve forgiven Brian
A new Netflix documentary focusing on the tragic murder of Gabby Petito at the hands of Brian Laundrie was released this week, and Gabby’s parents have released a new statement in relation to the series.
Nichole Schmidt and Joe Petito have shared a heartbreaking statement due to the release of the documentary, as well as admitting whether they’ve forgiven Brian for what he did.
Via Netflix
Speaking to NewsNation, Nichole stated: “I have forgiven Brian, and I know that is what Gabby would have wanted, and I’m moving forward so I can move on.
“That is my personal experience. I don’t think everyone has to forgive. They can when they are ready if they are ever ready. But for me personally, I needed to forgive to let that anchor go.”
Nichole revealed that Brian’s parents didn’t say anything when the police questioned them after Brian’s remains were found, and confessed she and Joe will “never know why” they remained silent.
She explained: “I don’t think we will ever know why. The two people who will only know why and how are the two people who were there.
“I think we have the answers we needed. We know that things were known. I don’t want to go too deep. I don’t like to about about them or say their names.”
Via Netflix
Joe Petito also mentioned that Brian’s parents still haven’t apologised for what happened to Gabby, adding: “We are never going to get that.”
Most Read
Nichole also had a specific plea to viewers of the Netflix documentary, asking: “When you watch the documentary, remember that this is a real person, this is a real family, it’s a real story and it’s real life.”
“It’s not just true crime. This can happen to anyone. We never in a million years thought this would happen to our family. That’s why we’re trying to help people, so we can prevent this from happening to them.”
American Murder: Gabby Petito is available on Netflix now. For all the latest Netflix news and drops, like The Holy Church of Netflix on Facebook.
Latest
Inside the super wholesome real love lives of the Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy cast
Leo Woodall’s girlfriend is a White Lotus actress
This hidden monkey symbol in The White Lotus 3 might reveal the Ratliff family’s endings
It’s linked to an ancient Japanese proverb
Uni of Liverpool criminology student jailed for 10 years for sexually assaulting two women
Ewan Blair was sentenced on February 5th following two separate incidents of sexual assault
Boulder smashes through Leeds students’ kitchen window in ‘aggressive and unprovoked attack’
‘This is such an aggressive act of violence…it is really intimidating and makes us feel really anxious’
Omg, Pete Davidson ‘ran out’ as soon as he saw Kim Kardashian at the SNL reunion
It’s not every day you bump into your ex
Swansea’s vice-chancellor says Welsh unis aren’t ‘going bust’ despite current deficits
‘I don’t believe we’re in the situation where universities are close to going bust, but I have to be honest, I’ve never seen a financial situation like this’
These are the Russell Group unis where students have already voted to go vegan
London uni students really hate meat, apparently
Taylor shares an update about *that* Instagram dilemma she had with Daniel during Love Is Blind
I’m so sat for their drama
Inside the super wholesome real love lives of the Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy cast
Leo Woodall’s girlfriend is a White Lotus actress
This hidden monkey symbol in The White Lotus 3 might reveal the Ratliff family’s endings
It’s linked to an ancient Japanese proverb
Uni of Liverpool criminology student jailed for 10 years for sexually assaulting two women
Ewan Blair was sentenced on February 5th following two separate incidents of sexual assault
Boulder smashes through Leeds students’ kitchen window in ‘aggressive and unprovoked attack’
‘This is such an aggressive act of violence…it is really intimidating and makes us feel really anxious’
Omg, Pete Davidson ‘ran out’ as soon as he saw Kim Kardashian at the SNL reunion
It’s not every day you bump into your ex
Swansea’s vice-chancellor says Welsh unis aren’t ‘going bust’ despite current deficits
‘I don’t believe we’re in the situation where universities are close to going bust, but I have to be honest, I’ve never seen a financial situation like this’
These are the Russell Group unis where students have already voted to go vegan
London uni students really hate meat, apparently
Taylor shares an update about *that* Instagram dilemma she had with Daniel during Love Is Blind
I’m so sat for their drama