[67] The increased interest in the search for Laundrie and Petito led to the discovery of five bodies of other missing persons. On October 5, in an interview with ABC News, Laundrie's sister encouraged him to surrender to authorities. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino told The Post that he believes the probability is high that the remains do belong to the 23-year-old. pg.acq.push(function() { Christopher Laundrie tearing up a sign from the memorial for Gabby Petito . ", "Gabby Petito case becomes point of interest for internet sleuths on social media", "Everyone's talking about Gabby Petito. The medical examiner was called in, and a tent was set up at the trail Laundrie often explored. [13], On September 23, the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming issued an arrest warrant for Laundrie due to his unauthorized use of Petito's debit card to obtain $1,000 or more between August 30 and September 1. Despite her frustration with how her family has handled the investigation, Cassie made note that she never saw her brother being violent or abusive, toward Petito or anyone else. Is Gabby Petito dead? Someone said Brian's brother is a cop. The Fairfax County Police Department said investigators believe that Tiku Berhane Gebreeyesus, 47, shot his wife, Meskerem Belachew Solomon, 38, and his brother-in-law, Amanuel Belachew Solomon . ", "From the moment I decided, took away her pain, I knew I couldn't go on without her. detailed Petito's parents begging for help, according to an announcement from FBI Denver, Laundrie's parents say they were not clued in on their son's whereabouts, addressing Laundrie on the morning news program. "Just come forward and get us out . They wrote in the clip's caption that they "both decided we to wanted downsize our lives and travel full time," so they "handcrafted" their own "2012 Ford transit connect" to embark on their travels. The FBI's primary focus throughout the investigation was to bring justice to Gabby and her family. https://t.co/VnhhPbXEsA https://t.co/rj0dnMzAKL May be helping Brian on the run. New: Brian Laundrie brother works for Long Island Police. Shortly after the announcement, Gabby's father, Joseph Petito, told PEOPLE that "he's been a person of interest in my opinion, since this thing started," adding, "I've got questions, but the only one that matters is, 'Where'd you leave Gabby? window.adsContainer = {"position2":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Above_Next_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position3":{"code":"Article_Mobile_300x250_ATF_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position4":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position5":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle1_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position6":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle2_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position7":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle3_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position8":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle4_Rel","max_width":300,"max_height":250},"position9":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle5_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position10":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle6_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position11":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle7_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position12":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle8_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position13":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle9_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position14":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle10_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position15":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle11_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250},"position16":{"code":"Article_Mobile_Middle12_Rel","max_width":320,"max_height":250}} Brian Laundrie's sister has been spotted for the first time since her fugitive brother's backpack and notebook were discovered near human remains in a Florida park where authorities have. "So when you leave here today, be inspired by what she brought to the table," he said, "because the entire planet knows this woman's name now. Laundrie was reported missing by his attorney. Laundries sister had publicly pleaded with her brother to just come forward and turn himself in when he first vanished after returning from a road trip without his girlfriend, Gabby Petito, who was later found dead in Wyoming. PEOPLE confirmed with the Suffolk County Police Department at the time that Petito had last verbally contacted her relatives on Aug. 25, when she was near Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming. [13], Police surveilled the Laundrie home and saw him leave on September 13. ", She added, "I hope my brother is alive because I want answers just as much as everybody else.". His emotional post showed the young woman happily posing in front of wings designed on a wall. [35] The last message, sent on August 30, simply said "no service in Yosemite". Bertolino also told PEOPLE the FBI had informed him they have "everything they need" from the family with respect to their investigation into Petito's killing. ", Also after the coroner's announcement, Laundrie's lawyer, Steven Bertolino, referred to Petito's death "at such a young age" as a "tragedy. Petito and Laundrie Begin 'Van Life' Journey on YouTube, 911 Caller Says He Saw Laundrie 'Slapping' Petito, Petito's Family Receives 'Odd Text' from Gabby's Phone, Laundrie Is Declared a Person of Interest. [4][5], On June 17, 2021, Petito and Laundrie visited her native Blue Point for her brother's graduation ceremony. Man with same name mistaken for one of the alleged Dadeville shooters. But they're having the wrong conversation, experts say", "Private investigator 'can't rule out' connection between Brian Laundrie, Moab double homicide", "We all fight for each other: Disappearance of Gabby Petito unites North Port community", "Gabby Petito Foundation holds first official fundraiser", "Brian Laundrie search leads to bodies of at least five missing people", "Gabby Petito case rekindles debate about selective coverage, consumption of missing persons stories", "Does the media impact which missing people are (and aren't) found? Laundrie's parents claim he left home to go hiking in Carlton Reserve, Florida. The TikToker also said that the ride was only approximately 10 miles so it struck her as "kind of weird" that he offered to pay her $200. Laundrie died from a gunshot wound to the head, family attorney Steven Bertolino announced in 2021. Where did you last see her?'". Following the missing persons report, North Port Police spokesman Josh Taylor told reporters during a press conference held by authorities in Florida on Sept. 15, 2021, that Laundrie had quietly gone back home 10 days before Petito's parents reported her missing. "[39] On September 17, Laundrie was reported missing by his parents, who claimed not to have seen him since September 13. A monthlong manhunt for Brian Laundrie, fianc of travel blogger Gabby Petito whose disappearance and death gripped the nation, came to a close Oct. 21 when partial remains found in Florida's. #BrianLaundrie #gabbypetitio #GabbyPetito pic.twitter.com/dmhicq61VN Cousin if Brian Laundrie. Cassie Laundrie saw her brother Brian Laundrie twice in September, according to attorney Steven Bertolino. And, I just now quit my job to travel across the country and I'm trying to start a blog. "Chris and Roberta Laundrie have been informed that the cause of. The search for Brian Laundrie in Carlton Reserve. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. }); I panicked. hitType: 'event', "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After a month of speculation around Laundrie's whereabouts, and an extended search of the area around his home, his skeletal remains were discovered in Florida's Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park on October 20. However, on September 1, the 23-year-old male returned to his home in Florida alone. [58], The case sparked more public interest and coverage on news and social media than other missing persons and murder cases. Brian Laundrie. The FBI and other law . "I ended her life," wrote Laundrie in the notebook, which was found in October 2021 after his death by suicide. Thanks for contacting us. ", He added: "I ended her life. "I really wish he had come to me first that day with the van, because I don't think we'd be here," Cassie told ABC News. ( NewsNation Now) Brian Laundrie's sister, Cassie Laundrie, took questions from a small group of protesters outside her home Monday and clarified some of the timeline around her brother's. [36], On September 1, Laundrie returned alone to his parents' North Port home in the Ford Transit Connect. The discovery of Laundrie's body ended a 32-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. They retrieved the car themselves a day later. At the time, he believed that Laundrie was hiding out on the Appalachian trail. [4] She and Laundrie visited Sope Creek, Georgia, in June 2020, and the two were engaged the following month. [10] To save money for the trip, she began working 50-hour weeks at Taco Bell[8] and as a nutritionist while Laundrie took a job at an organic juice bar. [1] She had six younger siblings and half-siblings. She received her bachelor's degree in Journalism from Rutgers University and her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School. Some say the police connection is why Florida PD may have been lenient on Brian but that's what some chatter is. In February, PEOPLE obtained Laundrie's full autopsy results, a 47-page document that included an anthropologist's findings, a toxicology report, and a detailed list of what was discovered in Myakkahatchee. FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider then released a statement on Twitter saying: "While this warrant allows law enforcement to arrest Mr Laundrie, the FBI and our partners across the country continue to investigate the facts and circumstances of Ms Petito's homicide. We've received your submission. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. September 18, 2021. the dispatcher asked. Brian Laundrie's sister clarified details this week while speaking with reporters about her brother's activity in the days before Gabby Petito was reported missing on September 11. On September 19, Petito's remains were found in Wyoming's BridgerTeton National Forest. [25], Petito's mother said that she last spoke to her daughter on August 25 and had been told that the couple were traveling from Utah to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Here is article of Joseph Laundrie, Nassau County PD. ", "We've been trying all week to talk to his family, to talk to Brian, and now they've called us here on Friday, we've gone to the home, and they're saying now they have not seen their son," North Port police spokesperson Josh Taylor told CNN. He was officially blamed for Petito's death by authorities. I had so much work I was doing on my computer this morning. We've received your submission. Diane J. Cho was the Features Editor of PEOPLE Digital from 2019 to 2022. With her brother Brian Laundrie still missing, his sister Cassie Laundrie has spoken out once again, asking that her fugitive brother turn himself in immediately. Petito and Laundry left Blue Point, New York, to start their cross-country road trip and document it on YouTube. "[57], In June 2022, the Laundrie family's lawyer released the full notebook entry, in which Laundrie claims that he killed Petito after she had fallen and injured herself: "I ended her life. [13][23] It was later explained by the Laundrie family attorney that he made the trip to "obtain some items and empty and close the storage unit to save money as they contemplated extending the road trip". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. You can't control anything.". ga('ads.send', { His lawyer is also from Long Island Police. Petito died from strangulation, a medical examiner announced in a press conference on Oct. 12, 2021. } On June 30, 2022, a Florida circuit court judge denied a motion from the Laundrie family to dismiss the civil lawsuit filed by Gabby's family. A white bag and a dark-colored object were reportedly found by his parents. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { They found Petito crying heavily in the passenger's seat, with police body camera footage showing that she then told officers: Yeah, I don't know if some days, I have really bad OCD. He left his home on September 13 and was reported missing four days later. The caption read, #GABBYPETITO she touched the world., #GABBYPETITO she touched the world. because I don't know we'd be here,"she said. Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest in the disappearance of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, has been missing since Tuesday, according to his attorney. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Some say the police connection is why Florida PD may have been lenient on Brian but that's what some chatter is. It has been talked about for days on SM but news agencies seem to ignore it. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), ", Laundrie's sister, Cassie, also appeared on Good Morning America and claimed Petito is "like a sister and my children love her.". Eyewitness accounts of the couple thereafter were as follows: On August 27, a text from Petito's phone was sent to her mother which read, "Can you help Stan, I just keep getting his voicemails and missed calls." Gabbys close friend Rose Davis said Brian does not have friends and instead reads books., They were different, the friend said of Gabby and Brian. [65], Public involvement in the case included witnesses and others posting their observations and theories on social media,[61] protestors demanding answers outside the Laundrie home, a candlelight vigil for Petito in her hometown,[66] and donations to the Gabby Petito Foundation established by her parents to support searches for other missing persons. "used unauthorized debit cards after Gabby Petito's death. On the 15th of September, Laundrie was officially named a person of interest in the case of Gabby Petito, who was still missing at the time. Not like mean towards him. }) Laundrie's Attorney Releases Notebook Confession, Judge Denies Motion by Laundries to Dismiss Suit. 02:17 - Source: CNN "We are not currently working on a crime investigation. Keep talking.". Brian Laundrie's dad, Christopher Laundrie, returned Friday to Florida's Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, where his son's body was found last year, according to a new report. "It was just a matter of making sure we had everything right,"Blue said when asked about the delay of results. However, they could not speak to him directly as his parents directed them to contact their lawyer instead. ga('ads.send', { Both the Petitos and the Laundries spoke out publicly about wanting Petito to be found safe. Petito's body was later discovered in Wyoming and the autopsy results revealed that she was murdered as a result of strangulation. She must have been so scared. On October 20, Laundrie's skeletal remains (identified by forensic dentistry) and some of his belongings were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, in an area that had recently been underwater due to flooding. Officers from the Moab City Police Department (MCPD) identified the van driving erratically near the entrance to Arches National Park and conducted a traffic stop. Laundrie was reported missing by his attorney. Petito spent several days at a Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel near Salt Lake City International Airport, according to staff, and checked out on August 24. With authorities naming Laundrie the sole person connected to Petito's death, the months-long case that captivated the nation came to a close. The police separated the couple, arranging for Laundrie to spend a night at the Bowen Motel in Moab,[19] and for Petito to stay in the van. What's Next for Gabby Petito Homicide Investigation After Brian Laundrie's Remains Are Found? Petito was reported missing 10 days after Laundrie returned home alone Sept. 1. [61][60][62][63], The high volume of media coverage of the case was cited among some commentators as an example of missing white woman syndrome, which is defined as the news media's over-emphasis on missing person cases involving young, attractive, white, upper-middle-class women or girls compared to the relative lack of attention towards people who go missing and do not fit that description. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. The remains found in the search for Laundrie were identified as his. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Laundrie has been the subject of a massive manhunt since he vanished in September after arriving home alone in Florida from a cross-country trip with Petito on Sept. 1. Bertolino said at the time that Brians parents had gone looking for him and found his car parked at the preserve, but they left it so he could drive home. "[58] The note ends with his plans for suicide: "I am ending my life not because of a fear of punishment but rather because I can't stand to live another day without her. Brians family also released a statement via their attorney after the news broke while the hunt for him is still ongoing. ga('ads.send', { [52][53] His cause of death could not be determined by an autopsy, and his remains were given to a forensic anthropologist for further examination. This announcement has left . North Port Police spokesman Josh Taylor told reporters on Sept. 15, 2021, that officers went to Laundrie's parents' home to talk to them, but were told to contact their lawyer. Laundrie mentioned an incident that occurred while crossing the creek of a campsite near one of Utah's national parks. As the story unfolded, many took interest in the disappearance of Petito and tried to help find the 22-year-old New York woman. [54] On November 23, it was announced that the anthropologist had concluded that Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Among his belongings found was a notebook, but the contents of the journal were not disclosed by law enforcement until months later. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ ", Chen added: "Whoever did this, whether it's Brian or someone else, needs to pay for what they did. But the modest home he shared with his parents and older sister, Cassie, at 332 1st Ave. in Bayport years before the Laundries moved to Florida was markedly downmarket from the Petito familys more luxe waterfront spread at 75 Ocean Ave. in Blue Point. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Brian Laundrie's parents told investigators they last saw him leaving their North Port, Florida, home on September 14 with a backpack, and told them he said he was going to the nearby 25,000-acre. Brian Laundrie's sister, Cassie Laundrie, has tried to contact her brother but said his phone goes straight to voicemail. I'd tell my brother to just come forward and get us out of this horrible mess," Cassie continued. The two teens found each other, a friend of both families told The Post, because they were loners who didnt always fit in with the crowd. Gabrielle Venora Petito (March 19, 1999 c. late August 2021) was born and raised in Blue Point, New York. He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. In a statement to reporters, his lawyer said: "Be advised, the whereabouts of Brian Laundrie are currently unknown. Bertolino, the Laundrie family lawyer, told PEOPLE that "Brian was upset" when he left the Laundrie home for the last time on Sept. 13, saying that "he was not able to be persuaded not to leave the house.". The area where the remains were located had, until recently, been underwater, the FBI said Wednesday. 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