The Gabby Petito case has been exploited by the media. We need to stop treating human tragedy as entertainment
- Written by: Xanthe Mallett, Forensic Criminologist, University of Newcastle
The murder of 22-year-old American Gabby Petito, and disappearance of her fiance, 23-year-old Brian Laundrie, have sparked worldwide interest and speculation.
Podcasts have been made covering the case, news outlets worldwide are giving daily updates — it would seem the public’s incessant consumption of true crime is feeding a market...
