Episode
60 Minutes Australia: American Tragedy, Thumbs Down
Overview
How did a great adventure become a shocking murder? Gabby Petito’s heartbroken parents promise to find the truth about their precious daughter’s death.
Details
- Series
- 60 Minutes Australia
- Season
- Season 2021
- Episode
- Episode 34
- Air date
- 2021-10-17
Episode context
American Tragedy, Thumbs Down is Episode 34 in Season 2021 of 60 Minutes Australia. It aired on 2021-10-17.
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