How social media sleuths can help -- and hurt -- a case like Gabby Petito's

They scroll through her social media accounts, analyzing photos and Google Maps. An army of digital detectives is unofficially on the case of Gabby Petito, whose story has captivated the internet.

Gabby Petito story boosted by social media and true-crime craze

Whether the frenzy of attention and internet sleuthing has helped the Gabby Petito investigation is not clear, but it has illuminated the intersection between social media and the public's fascination with true-crime stories.

Gabby Petito case: Autopsy to be completed Tuesday for human remains found in Wyoming

An autopsy of the remains authorities discovered in Wyoming should be complete by Tuesday. On Sunday, the FBI reported the remains matched the description of Gabby Petito.

Gabby Petito investigation: Who are Brian Laundrie's parents?

Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito moved in with his parents in 2019; the following year, they got engaged, FOX News reports.

Memorial for Gabby Petito grows in North Port after remains discovered in Wyoming

A memorial for Gabby Petito is growing near North Port City Hall. Stuffed bears, flowers, and ribbons cover a giant tree, offering comfort to those who knew Gabby and anyone touched by her story.

FBI removes loads of evidence from Laundrie family home in connection with Gabby Petito's disappearance

The search for Brian Laundrie moved from a swampy Sarasota preserve back to the home he shares with his family Monday. FBI agents spent most of the day searching the home, filling police vehicles with evidence, and speaking with his parents. 

Possible law enforcement agents at home of Brian Laundrie's sister in Lakewood Ranch

Two people believed to be law enforcement officers were seen entering the home of Cassie Laundrie, the sister of Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, Monday afternoon. 

Gabby Petito investigation: 911 call reveals Brian Laundrie seen hitting, 'slapping' her before disappearance

The 911 caller who reported a "domestic dispute" between Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito in Moab, Utah, on Aug. 12 was heard telling a dispatcher that "the gentleman was slapping the girl" and hitting her, Fox News has confirmed.

Gabby Petito’s possible remains found near where Tampa family spotted camper van

A Tampa family traveling across the country notified the FBI that they had video of what appeared to be Gabby Petito's camper van at Spread Creek's camping ground near Grand Teton. The following day, Gabby's possible remains were located by the FBI in the same area.

Brian Laundrie seen on video reading novel about missing women

Video on the YouTube travel channel created by Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie show him reading a novel about missing women.

Rainbow appears where authorities discovered body believed to be Gabby Petito

A rainbow appeared in the area where authorities earlier Sunday discovered what they believe to be the body of Gabby Petito in Grand Teton National Park.

Gabby Petito update: Body found in Wyoming believed to be missing woman

The FBI said at a news conference Sunday that remains discovered were "consistent with the description" of Gabby Petito but that a full forensic ID was still pending.

'Nothing to report' after two days of searching for Brian Laundrie in Florida preserve

At about the same time that a body was found out west during the search for missing Florida woman Gabby Petito, the mobile command center was spotted pulling away from the scene where law enforcement had been searching for her fiancé – and person of interest in her disappearance.

Gabby Petito case: Body found at Wyoming search site matches description of missing Florida woman

Gabby Petito, the missing Florida woman whose case captivated the nation, has apparently been found dead near Grand Teton National Park, the FBI says. But there’s still no sign of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, who returned to Florida without her.

FBI believes body found in Wyoming is Gabby Petito
video

A body found in the Bridger-Teton National Forest is 'consistent with description' of Gabby Petito, the FBI says.

Gabby Petito’s van spotted in stranger’s footage at Grand Teton National Park, family believes

The family of Gabby Petito said they believe the white camper van that Petito and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie were traveling in was captured on footage taken Aug. 27 at a camping area in Grand Teton National Park.