In this Rewired episode, Dani peels back the layers of one of the most haunting and highly publicized true crime cases of our time — the murder of Gabby Petito. The story was everywhere. Viral hashtags. 24-hour news cycles. Social media sleuths dissecting every second of footage. But behind the public obsession lies a deeply human story of control, power imbalance, emotional abuse, and the dangerous dynamics that often hide in plain sight. Dani takes us beyond the headlines and police reports, unpacking the psychological threads woven into Gabby and Brian’s relationship. 


From the disturbing behaviors captured on bodycam footage to the toxic patterns of coercive control, Dani explores the unsettling psychology that often fuels intimate partner violence — and how society sometimes misses the red flags until it’s too late. We examine the role of parasocial relationships, the true crime media machine, and the uncomfortable reality of how some victims are elevated while others remain invisible. Why did this case capture the public imagination so powerfully? What does it reveal about our collective fascination with tragedy? 

And how can we better recognize the early warning signs that may save lives? This is not just a retelling.

This is a rewiring — challenging you to see the Gabby Petito case through a different lens.

Listener discretion is advised.