Gabby Petito: The Van Life Dream That Ended in Tragedy

The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

In this episode of The Compendium, we explore the heartbreaking story of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose dream of van life with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, turned into a nightmare. What started as an idyllic road trip across America quickly spiraled into one of the most publicized missing persons cases in recent history, with social media sleuths, police bodycam footage, and a nationwide search gripping the world.

With exclusive insights into the Gabby Petito disappearance timeline, the infamous police bodycam footage, and the Moab police handling of the case, we uncover the tragic missteps that may have cost Gabby her life. As Netflix prepares to release the Gabby Petito 2025 documentary, we look back at the investigation, the role of social media, and the lasting impact this case has had on domestic violence awareness.

We give you just The Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

1. American Murder: Gabby Petito (2025) – Netflix
2. 60 Minutes Australia Interview with Gabby’s Family – Youtube
3. Gabby Petito Foundation – Supporting victims of domestic violence
4. Moab Police Bodycam Footage – Youtube

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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1. Sneak peak (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to The Compendium (00:00:48)

3. Topic of the week (00:02:04)

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5. (Cont.) Topic of the week (00:34:08)

6. Outro (01:08:25)