Update:
On October 21, 2021 Brian Laundrie's remains were found along with several personal belongings. Now that this case is slowly coming to an even more tragic end, we are all left wondering not only what happened to Gabby Petito but also what happened to Brian Laundrie.
What do you think happened? Will the Petito and Laundrie families ever have answers?
Original Post: The Case that Haunts the Nation.
On September 21, 2021 the Petito’s families worst fears were confirmed: their young daughter and sister Gabby was deceased. While these fears had lingered since Gabby disappeared in late August, the devastation was no less. Gabby Petito was a 22-year-old woman that was traveling across the country in a van with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Laundrie returned home from their trip on September 1st, without Gabby. At this point Gabby’s family had not heard from her for several days and she was reported missing on September 11th.
Photo retrieved from https://nypost.com/2021/09/21/gabby-petito-identified-as-body-found-in-national-forest/. Instagram.
An account of the timeline leading up to Gabby’s disappearance:
Laundrie was also found to be missing less than a week after Gabby was reported missing and has not yet been found. However, he is considered the prime suspect in Gabby’s disappearance and has multiple law enforcement agencies and independent bounty hunters searching to find and arrest him. Laundrie’s disappearance followed some odd behavior presented by his family following his return, like a Labor Day camping trip located at Fort De Soto Park and the families general unwillingness to help law enforcement. Although Laundrie has not officially been announced as Gabby’s potential killer, the media and most of society appear to have already convicted him of her murder. Rather Laundrie has an arrest warrant out for illegal use of a bank/debit card.
Unfortunately there is not much evidence in the Gabby Petito murder investigation besides circumstantial evidence. Her death was announced as a homicide, but no official cause of death is being released. While Laundrie’s behavior is suspicious, at this moment there is no proof of his guilt. However, the accusations of a physical altercation occurring in Moab, Utah and the fact that the two were together until Laundrie returned home alone certainly suggest that there was more to their relationship than what was seen on social media. Unfortunately, this is something that is seen more and more as domestic violence and abuse in relationships often goes unreported. (Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233)
Brian Laundrie’s Movements:
There are accusations that when the Laundrie family visited Fort De Soto Park, his parents left without Brian which conflicts with reports he was seen around September 10th at home. Once Dog the Bounty Hunter became involved in the investigation more information appears to be shared with the public with each lead Dog tracks down, but nothing is concrete. When it comes to finding Brian Laundrie it appears there is little to go on as his family reports to have no knowledge of his whereabouts. Law enforcement is reliant on reported sightings and tips, but many “lookalikes” have complicated these reports. In recent day the questions about where Brian Laundrie could be continue to mount. Despite countless tips, he has not been found.
On a personal note, I offer the Petito family my heartfelt condolences and pray that justice will be served.
What do you think happened?
If Laundrie is not responsible, who is?
Do you believe the Laundrie family is helping Brian Laundrie hide?
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