The Gabby Petito case has really shown the best and worst the internet is capable of. On the one hand, as the story of the search for the missing Youtuber spread, witnesses with real information were able to see it and come forward quickly.
It was barely a week from the story going viral to her location being pinpointed — and, sadly, her body being found. However, on the other end of the spectrum you have absolute trash putting out things for attention or just trolling — like after Brian Laundrie‘s remains were identified, someone went to the trouble of crafting a hoax suicide note.
All this kind of misinformation does is muddy the waters in an already complex investigation. Related: North Port Police Blame Laundries’ Lack Of Cooperation
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