Gabby Petito’s father has left the internet in tears after responding to a viral post from a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to his late daughter.
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The tragic case of Gabby Petito is once again making headlines following the release of Netflix’s three-part docuseries American Murder: Gabby Petito.
The documentary follows Petito, a 22-year-old travel vlogger, who was on a road trip across the US with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, when she disappeared in September 2021.
Her remains were found in Wyoming’s Spread Creek camping area in September, where an autopsy confirmed she had died from blunt-force injuries to her head and neck and manual strangulation.
Laundrie, the prime suspect in her disappearance, had returned home to Florida without her and refused to cooperate with authorities.
He went missing on September 13, and his remains were found a month later alongside a confession note admitting to killing his girlfriend. His death was ruled a suicide.
As the new Netflix series reignites public interest in the case, a woman named Raegan Humphrey took to TikTok to participate in a viral trend where users compare themselves to famous lookalikes.
Sharing a side-by-side image of herself and Petito, she captioned the post: "It's an honor for your beautiful soul to be seen in me."
Her striking resemblance to Petito quickly caught attention, with the post going viral on the social media platform and viewers expressing shock at the similarities.
"I'll cry she's your twin oh my god," one user commented. "Everyone really does have a doppelgänger," another wrote. "I got so confused bc I thought both pics were Gabby, you two are so stunning," a third added.
The post even caught the attention of Gabby’s parents, Joe Petito and Nichole Schmidt, who both responded with heartfelt messages.
Joe left a touching comment that deeply resonated with users, writing: "Make the most of every day," followed by heart emojis.
Raegan was moved by his words, replying: "This is so true, I’m more than sorry for your loss and could never imagine what you’re going through, but I’m sure you're making Gabby proud."
Gabby’s mother, Nichole, also shared her thoughts, commenting: "I still can't get over this, so glad we are connected. You are a sweet soul, keep shining." Raegan responded warmly, writing, "Me too! And thank you, I always try to be! You never know who needs it."
Joe’s simple yet powerful words struck an emotional chord with many, with several TikTok users admitting the interaction brought them to tears.
"Wow, Joe Petito had me in tears. God bless. He gave you great advice," one person wrote. Another added: "Her dad commenting on this instantly set me into tears but dang girl you are beautiful just like her."
A third user noted: "Joe commented and Nikki reposted, I’m crying."