Reaction: Gabby Petito's family given Roberta Laundrie's "burn after reading" letter to son

[@pezeron24]

Brian Laundrie's parents were uncooperative from the start, which indicates that they knew and protected their son and had no regard for Gabby Petito and her family. Although I can understand parents' natural inclination to protect their child, this becomes irrelevant when their child has committed murder. In this case, they acted in the most callous way toward Gabby and her parents and covered up a murder.. They should be held accountable and end up behind bars for obstruction of justice.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I know your heart is in the right place, Olivier - and heaven knows how much I’d like to see the Laundries held accountable for their callousness - but unfortunately the legal definition of “obstructing justice” doesn’t apply here - at least given the facts we’re privy to now. Obstructing justice are actions which literally thwart the investigation and/or prosecution of a crime. These would need to be *affirmative actions* such as hiding or destroying physical evidence, or knowingly providing false information *to law enforcement or others investigating a crime.* As has been stated repeatedly, the Laundries were under no obligation to assist an investigation - and that’s the difference. Failing to assist an investigation is different from thwarting an investigation - which a lot of people still don’t understand. So for example, when the Laundries found their son’s remains - they disclosed that information. Although Brian was in possession of the letter - because he had not “burned after reading” it - they did not steal, hide or destroy the letter. If they had, we’d have us some solid obstruction of justice. Truth be told, by the time Roberta probably wrote that letter, there was absolutely no way ANYONE would be going back to the crime scene to bury Gabby - that park was blanketed with searchers both on land and by air. So what purpose did the letter serve? Hear me out: I believe that Brian actually DID NOT tell anyone what he’d done to Gabby - and I highly doubt anyone in his family would have have asked him straight out if he killed her. As a parent, would you be comfortable asking that question - or hearing the likely answer? They may have asked if he knew where Gabby was or what happened to Gabby - but suspecting the truth like all the rest of us, I doubt they’d have pushed the issue if he shook his head or said he didn’t want to talk about it. I think there were elements of truth in Roberta’s affidavit about that letter being her effort at trying to connect with her son - I think she WAS - and I also think she sensed the time she’d have direct access her son was running perilously short. Knowing her son, Roberta surely knew her son was deeply disturbed - and his feelings about Gabbie were complex. Perhaps Roberta sensed that now that Gabbie was gone, her son had lost the main stabilizing force in his life - and without her, he’d have serious suicidal proclivities. A reasonably intelligent mother in that position wouldn’t corner her child by interrogating him - no, she’d have tread VERY gently. She needed to avoid saying outright, “Listen, Brian, I raised you. I know you. I know how bad your temper is, and I know what you’re capable of. We all lived together. You know how often I’ve seen you be abusive towards Gabbie and I believe she’s not alive - and it’s because of something you did. Roberta desperately needed to reassure Brian that notwithstanding anything he might have done, she still loved him and would move heaven and earth if she were capable of helping him - and my gut instinct is that the letter is Roberta’s effort at alluding to Brian that she knew in her heart of hearts that Brian was responsible for Gabbie’s disappearance and likely death - but regardless of what he did, she still loved him and always would. I know we’re not here to share our sympathies for the actions of Roberta Laundrie - but I will say that if I were in her shoes, it would come as a huge comfort to me that he had that letter with him when he killed himself. For what it’s worth - In a case where there are so many injustices and so little that the law provides by way of remedy, here’s where I’ve taken some small measure of satisfaction: That apart from killing sweet, beautiful, personable and precious Gabbie - that piece of sh!t Brian’s final insult to those who cared for him was to disregard his mother’s specific request that the letter be burned - for which she is now being publicly pilloried, ridiculed and humiliated. Perhaps THAT is the slap in the face more powerful than anything the law, the police, the FBI, the courts, and Petito/Schmidt family are able to dish out by way of restitution towards those parents and their lawyer ....morons who actually had the audacity to think that their self-serving public statements might come as comfort to the Petitos during a time that they were tormented over what might have happened to their angelic Gabrielle. //

[@DEUTSCHLAND.007]

You are all speculating and have no clue whatsoever on what went on.

[@kiki29073]

​@@jenniferlynn3537I didn't read all of this not,they did help cover things up. They helped destroy evidence from the start. They took the van and thoroughly cleaned it when he got home before anyone knew she was missing. They helped Brian make plans to run with that vacation shortly before he disappeared and helped him disappear from the house.

[@jonyvisa7031]

Exactly! I believe they knew what happened early on

[@kimberlybates27]

​@@jenniferlynn3537 im lost what's the new going on in this case! I read you comment very informative!

[@christinevigeant5756]

Do you think we are stupid! As a mother to a son, that's a really morbid letter. If this is how she raised him, no wonder he was a killer.

[@stephanyhdz92]

😢yes it's really horrific

[@emersonmanning6523]

People are desperate to call this letter nefarious because for months we've been led by the media and the Petito's to believe it was. Turns out Roberta was telling the truth. People will eventually figure out who the real snakes are....and it isn't the Laundries.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

This is what happens when you hear these mothers saying “boys will be boys” or “it’s part of raising boys it’s what they do” 🙄 NO MAM! Those “boys” will eventually be men! Raise them into becoming MEN not grown up males walking around thinking “boys will be boys” or “hey we’re boys it’s what we do” 🙄

[@stargater2892]

Shame on you

[@jillijane9793]

The Laundrie's attorney's explanation of that letter was ridiculous

[@juliawcj111]

It's utter nonsense to believe Roberta saying she wrote the letter to Brian before the trip. Partial victory so far 💯. My heart continues to ache for Gabby’s family.

[@karencollins2661]

Good Judge. God Bless her

[@th3realjorel]

If she wrote it before it seems even worse to me honestly. Like she knew what he was going to do.

[@galaxys6071]

​@@th3realjorel yea... she was accomplice

[@MrBetc]

Roberta wrote that letter to Brian after he had already murdered Gabby and she knew about him murdering Gabby. She needs to be charged with knowing about the murder and protecting her son. Definitely like Mother like son.

[@stephanyhdz92]

​@@galaxys6071she was controlling him and manipulated him and he acting it out , accordingly,so sick and seems like a insest relationship

[@NaomiTravels195]

What a despicable human being. Now we know that a monster raised that monster.

[@BuddhaGanesh]

If you really love your kid, you can visit them in jail. This isn’t love

[@ra.h.8840]

Italian mafia mothers are different.

[@JeepForFun]

I loved how both families came over to stand in support of their lawyer.

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

This has got to be so hard for Gabbys family to have to relive this horror. And the Laundrie family they and their son made their own lives a living hell. I pray for Justice for Gabby and her family.

[@deadmanswife3625]

I don't think they'd mind proving their point and winning the financial lawsuit seems more important it's their priority they really keep at it steadily

[@kiki29073]

​@@deadmanswife3625The lawsuit is the only way they can get any accountability for what his parents.did.

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@kiki29073 what did his parents do that was wrong they don't have to tell anybody anything

[@deannadelmar9863]

Me too… this is my prayer too.

[@usakiwi1986]

THE LETTER PROVES ROBERTA WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR HER SON BRIAN.

[@deadmanswife3625]

The definite contrast to any of the four of Gaby's parents who wouldn't even have her living with them Brian's parents were the ones helping her out financially and getting the van on the road

[@tose917]

@@deadmanswife3625 and then they killed her.

[@MF-ty2zn1]

And she didn't. He drove to a park and committed suicide.

[@Alice-ge5oi]

As any mom would. Even if they did wrong you'd fight for your own child it's human nature!

[@Pinkheartbwell]

​​@@Alice-ge5oi the way they behaved I believe was beyond evil. A mom would love her son unconditionally but would turn him in and tell the family where Gabby's remains are. Instead they allowed the van of the woman he murdered in the garage etc. And they go on vacation while Gabby's parents are desperately looking for her (and they know shes been killed by their horrible monster son)

[@susanbajjada2960]

Come on. She has written that if he needed to get rid of a body she would bring the shovel! The fact that she never mentioned Gabby speaks volumes. Even IF it was written before the trip she knew their relationship was dysfunctional. Gabby was his fiance. No mention of her. This mother goes too far in her allegiance. We can love our children unconditionally but to cover a crime - that's immoral.

[@suemoore9276]

That letter is very incriminating. Mom wrote “burn after reading” but said that it was a letter to express her feelings for Brian. If that were true, why advise him to burn it?

[@greenman6141]

If Aiden Fucci's mother is being held accountable, a bit. why aren't the Laundries?

[@lisamarie8646]

Very good point. Remember Aiden Fucci’s mom was busted on video destroying evidence. That is the reason why. I’m certain if Aidens mom did not have cameras in the home she would be living her life like the laundrie family. Now it’s up to a jury for the Petito family to get justice unfortunately.

[@robbymonaco3738]

yeah!

[@dianacurry6248]

Tottaly different scenario. Aiden is a juvenile.However I DO believe the Laurie's knew. I mean how could they NOT when thier son comes home alone in her truck!

[@ryanfraser167]

There was video evidence of what Fucci's mom did, no such evidence for laundries, although their attorney statements are what ultimately might make them liable.

[@ra.h.8840]

Because they’re well connected. Roberta’s family are part of the Italian mafia. She previously worked for the DA office, and the Laundrie father has a family member working at NYPD. Besides, they’re wealthy.

[@Woodstock-53]

Liar liar pants on fire. You think we are so stupid to believe a story put together to disregard that horrible letter written by that horrible mother.. How convenient

[@YoutubinWithBea]

What is standing out about this letter, apart from its overall creepiness, is that bit is such an over the top attempt to convey how much she loves him & would nvr abandon him. A drawn out profession of love like that is done to assure Brian that no matter what heinous thing he’s done, she will be by his side & he will nvr loose her love. It wasn’t just said, “Son, I love you & will always love you no matter what”. It was meant to convey that anything bad he did or might have done wouldn’t impact her devotion to him. She knew he killed Gabby.

[@cherylharrington1186]

Agree!

[@joanne-xh6ex]

Agree.. why would she write a letter like that before he went on the trip, doesn't make sense!

[@queenthiccums8689]

Ok? That was still their son whether they knew won’t change that. This whole civil suit is ridiculous.

[@YoutubinWithBea]

@@queenthiccums8689 They both lost children in this. Yes. But how they acted to Gabby’s family by no means was NOT okay!

[@emersonmanning6523]

Lol!! That letter was from a mother to her son, nothing else. You people just want it mean more.

[@fitrunner1317]

Glad the judges ruled for them to get the letter. From what part he read of the letter, sounds like the mom had a “sick love for her son. That is not normal. Sounds like the umbilical cord wasn’t cut. She was still so emotionally attached to her son. That’s why she never said anything during that whole time.

[@mangopeach03]

@Sandra EXACTLY!

[@sarahb-dj4bd]

Watching this with love and support for Gabby and her family in solidarity and felicity with all decent humanity. May the Laundries and judgement upon their derelict behaviour be held in front of the public eye and the scale of justice, however diminutive the recompense to the world that it may be to have lost such a beautiful soul such as Gabby.

[@robyn874]

So, Roberta’s saying…Gabby put the idea in her head? ‘burn after reading’ what a narcissist ; it’s like rubbing salt into a wound. Prayers & Support to Gabby’s Family 🙏❤️ Tour strength, love & courage throughout this living nightmare is truely inspiring 🌹

[@usakiwi1986]

Sounds like the letter clearly states she would do ANYTHING for her son Brian, so, there's that

[@MelaninMonique]

As any mother should 😅😅😅😅

[@__.lucky.__]

If anything the letter proves that she would cover for her son no matter what he did, which would make him feel comfortable enough to confess to her, and I do believe she knows more than we think. That’s just my observation.

[@kimberlybates27]

What are yall talking about, the letter was written prior to the road trip!

[@__.lucky.__]

@@kimberlybates27 it says in it she would cover for him, regardless of when it was written.

[@wyfreak1]

What about fact brian came home w out gabby and her van sat at their home for almost a week and then he left in car and had lawyer already before they found her body ..and then her mom found his car and drove it home and both prob had evidence . Landries i think should have been responsible for evidence tampering

[@lorrainecampbell4641]

Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!!! Whole crime just disgusting!!! Could have been prevented in so many ways 😢 🙏🏼

[@barrettlori9249]

Now I wonder how many times Gabby was used and abused by ALL the Laundries while she bunked there 🤔

[@lorrainecampbell4641]

@@barrettlori9249 definitely !!! Emotionally.. you could see that When they were pulled over Gabby was a wreck But they put him up in a hotel!! Why didn’t she call her mum then!!! I think he had her phone!!!! That night.. because her parents would have gone to get her then 100% And she’d be alive 🙏🏼

[@lorettalee4029]

If the letter was actually written before the death of Gabby why were they fighting to keep it out of discovery? I believe the word “BRING” was crossed out because it implies current events. Just the same as using the words “she was” would imply passed events. Brian’s mother thought she would have to “BRING” not just “SHOW UP” Hope that makes sense. Justice for Gabby ❤️🇦🇺

[@YoutubinWithBea]

What is standing out about this letter, apart from its overall creepiness, is that bit is such an over the top attempt to convey how much she loves him & would nvr abandon him. A drawn out profession of love like that is done to assure Brian that no matter what heinous thing he’s done, she will be by his side & he will nvr loose her love. It wasn’t just said, “Son, I love you & will always love you no matter what”. It was meant to convey that anything bad he did or might have done wouldn’t impact her devotion to him. I also think she didn’t date the letter on purpose incase this letter got out to law enforcement & to the public. She knew he killed Gabby.

[@lorettalee4029]

@@YoutubinWithBea I agree wholeheartedly. ❤️🇦🇺

[@annem7806]

That letter was mom's blessing to do what ever, and she's got your back. Could end up pointing to premeditated murder w/Mom's assistance.

[@curlaque]

Where did Brian learn to abuse women? His mothers letter, to me, is written as being accepting of the abuse Brian leveled on Gabby!

[@SuperSoFlow]

A bizarro letter no matter what the circumstances. Strange mother son dynamic to say the least! So Roberta needed some sort of closer before their trip because why? What?! Maybe guilty conscience on her part because she knew her precious melon boy would have to go if he botched the murder because she knew he would mess it up somehow. But narc mom couldn't have a convicted murderer son, nor one even charged with murder to reflect badly on her so she did what she thought she had to do in the reserve, then made sure that his remains were good and decomposed before leading authorities Right TO HIM! Their story smells worse than typical dirty laundry...they're Dirty Laundries.

[@kimberlybates27]

What wait! So you're say the mother killed her son?

[@SuperSoFlow]

@@kimberlybates27 It wouldn't be surprising. Their behavior has been off putting from the start....they're warped. Narc mothers are all about appearances, but they don't understand how others perceive them. Because they think they're normal, but they're far from it.

[@chasityyoung815]

Omg this just made my head spin 😮 I hadn't even thought about that!

[@victorlopez-eq3yl]

I pray the petitos get their babys Justice

[@deadmanswife3625]

I pray for God's will. It was Gabby's choice to run off and Shaq with him

[@kiki29073]

​@@deadmanswife3625You are sick for victim blaming.

[@cmaggior1]

This case has shook me to my core. Brian Laundries parents from the outset of this, protected their son with utter disregard for the deceased. Truly makes the case sadly make more sense to me. I love my Son more than life itself or anything else in this world. But I could not disregard these parents or Gabby if I thought or presumed she had been killed. Clearly the Son had mental illness. I believe the parents tried to protect him and that letter was written after her death. Gabbys parents know and feel that 💯. They want answers they should have gotten from the very beginning.

[@greenman6141]

No, he wasn't at all mentally ill, He is just one of the thousands of men in the US who kill their female partner...at the rate of THREE a day.

[@Fyou600]

She also had mental issues, they were a bad combination.

[@Pinkheartbwell]

​@@Fyou600 excuse me but you can't compare the mental issues of a killer to that of an abused victim.

[@Fyou600]

@@Pinkheartbwell excuse me, she was also abusive.

[@babe1er]

2 unstable ppl should never of gone on a trip to be spending months in a small space, totally stupid fatal decision both needed to separate n get themselves together in the head.

[@deoneforpeace]

A little bit of relief.....If the letter is so harmless why make them suffer like that and just not share it with them?.... THANK YOUUUU to the very nice judge 🙏 💞 ♥️

[@LadyLuck13]

Yep that's a fair point

[@deoneforpeace]

@@LadyLuck13 Lady L so baffling that they think getting away with everything....Even withholding a so called harmless letter....THANK YOUUUU Lady L...🙏 💞 ♥️

[@WindsofChange]

Thank you to the judge???? You DO realize that he is just essentially a referee. He made a call according to the rules, that's all.

[@deoneforpeace]

@@WindsofChange we've had such bad ones!!

[@WindsofChange]

@@deoneforpeace They were also referees and also made calls according to the rules. Making a call according to the rules doesn't make them bad or good, just means that they are doing their job. Sometimes we like the calls, sometimes we don't...it really doesn't matter what we like or don't like. What matters is what the rules say. If you're going to be a law nerd, that is something that you need to understand and internalize right off the bat. The judge is a referee....he makes the calls according to the rules of the game and without any emotion attached. He is an impartial party that makes the calls and keeps the courtroom and trial running smoothly. In this case the rules indicated that this letter ought to be turned over, so that is what was ordered.

[@TradMommy]

Why isn’t Mrs Laundrie arrested for colluding w her monstrous son to deter justice! They brought that creature into this world… a mother KNOWS the character & capabilities of her child throughout his upbringing & adulthood. Period.

[@natashanyxx9486]

Her azz needs to go to prison.

[@SGpre75]

I have the same question from the beginning, not just about her role but her husband’s too.

[@usakiwi1986]

I just wrote Sounds like the letter clearly states she would do ANYTHING for her son Brian, so there's that....

[@lastonegal6533]

And the alleged Idaho 4 killer, Bryan's parents, filed for bankruptcy twice, and why was Bryan so obese in school and then hooked on heroin? Something's up within that family. You don't do these things without trauma. And Bryan's eyes being so wide means he's he has major adrenaline. Could it be PTSD? Or is Byran really a leader of the Incel Group. Which Bryan's dad is so proud of his son's graduation for Bryan's interest and major is all about knowing serial killers? 🤔

[@patriciacomedyandlife3716]

Yes they all shoukd b3 locked up

[@drakecarter1780]

This is more enough evidence to bring Brian's parents up on criminal charges.

[@annem7806]

That truly is a hope, because in a civil case they cannot claim "5th Amendment" like they could in a criminal trial. So it is quite possible incriminating & consequential info may come out. Petitos only asking for 30k.

[@Canuckgirl152]

Criminal charges for what ?

[@stephanyhdz92]

Oh I pray so,then we can see more parents get into trouble right alongside their kids,for their crazy and controlling involvement with their kids wrongdoing

[@Canuckgirl152]

@@stephanyhdz92 Lmfao you ppl are a laugh

[@drakecarter1780]

@@Canuckgirl152 incel

[@coll4455]

That letter is sick and makes his ability to kill make so much more sense.

[@deannsimon9444]

I don't understand why it matters when she wrote it if it was before then she new he was thinking about killing her if it was after then she knew he killed her either way she knew he was going to do something and could have saved Gabby .

[@allybooks0606]

God bless gabby and her family

[@glendaharding4884]

I'm so sorry for your loss!!

[@chasityyoung815]

I love these parents. I know Gabby is with them every step of the way, and is so proud of them!!

[@brbobok9425]

The letter is vey DISTURBING...This case was very upseting fior me..I couldnt even watch or lhear anything of the case ...I am just starting now too watch clips of this case.Gabby was a beautiful soul from what I hear and see She deserved much better...Who would write a letter like this....Sending PRAYERS andHUGS to Gabby"s Family ❤

[@Brooklynborn74]

We all know she wrote that ISH after the fact… come on now!! That’s not love that’s obsession she was obsessed with her own son and was jealous gabby was coming first..

[@sophine7189]

Raise your hands if you NEVER wrote your child a letter like this. I know i most certainly haven't. I would have no reason to. My children knows how much i love them and would walk through fire and give my life for theirs. But this letter is sick and says alot about how much she is willing to cover up any of his mistakes only for the simple fact it will relieve her from any guilt of being the worlds worst mother! She knows that she did a horrible job raising him. She just dont want anyone else to know that.

[@cgggg5988]

Her supposedly writing burn after reading in reference to a book Gabby gave brian....that's even more sick

[@chuck9380]

A mom who would write that letter is a psychopath and her son too. I think some street justice is in order

[@deblarosa1703]

I will CONTINUE to pray that JUSTICE comes to light and thank God for this victoery in the process!!!!

[@MamaBlisss]

My heart aches for the Petito family 🙏 🙏 Why must everything be such a fight for them? Haven't they suffered enough??

[@beckanee]

Let's say she did in fact write this letter to him beforehand. First off, how completely bizarre she would write the letter to begin with. I'm curious as to what was going on in their relationship where she felt the need to write this letter. It gives me the creeps. Also, I wonder how she is going to explain away the "burn after reading" message? She seems to have an excuse for everything else for far. 🙄 I find it quite interesting he did NOT get rid of the letter, as I'm sure he was quite aware it would be found and come across as incredibly suspicious. There have been far too many red flags with the Laundrie family since day one. My heart breaks for Gabby's family, and the way this has been dragging on for so long has got to make it worse than it already is. 💔😢

[@stephanyhdz92]

Sounds like a disturbing relationship perhaps insest one too

[@ForestSageStyles]

The parents need to go to jail.

[@LeighMichelle]

She did know

[@cherylmacentee3401]

And the reference, Burn after reading was written as it intends .She tried to put spin on it to cover her ass literally.This woman is heartless.Gabby must have her day of justice as a beautiful soul was taken by a touched individual raised by wolves !

[@Rmichele]

Out of context??? Really, shovel and a cake with a file in it if he is in prison? As a mother, those thoughts would not cross my mind to display my love for my children. You, sir, are delusional.

[@Tracylyn42]

They would only cross a mind if you thought your child might be going to jail, and with that you must know they did something wrong.

[@sambur6480]

Gabby was a human sacrifice to the male victim trope. Male victims do not hit, punch, strangle, or seriously injure women. A male doing that isn’t a victim he is a perpetrator.

[@emersonmanning6523]

"Gabby Petito should have been cited for domestic abuse by Utah police, review finds".... Gabby wasn't a victim. She was 50% of a toxic relationship and lost the last fight.

[@stephanyhdz92]

@@emersonmanning6523 wtf what who where, ? Oh go on!! Once someone has passed away without it haven been a self defense reason then the person who did the killing is at fault , solely and completely!! No matter what crazy she did in the living

[@stephanyhdz92]

@@emersonmanning6523 it was not lost the fight, SHE WAS MURDERED!!!!!

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@stephanyhdz92 She lost a fight. She was violent, abusive and Brian finally snapped. If a man admitted to assaulting his girlfriend and the cop let him walk free, if she killed him, you certainly wouldn't call him the victim.

[@sr2291]

When did Brian do any of those things. He pushed her away in self-defense. He killed her 15 days later. Did you read his notebook?

[@Ivehadenuff]

She loved her son so much that she would cover up a murder. That was in the letter. So,either way it’s a tell about who she is and what she capable of, obstructing justice, accessory after the fact, wrongful disposal of a body, etc.

[@sunkissedprincess9660]

No mother would write a letter that say “Burn After Reading” unless it was to help her son elude justice without a trace while on the run.

[@acgillespie]

You never read spy novels as a kid did you?

[@bobbicatt]

As a mother I understand wanting to protect your child. However that letter clearly shows she was willing to do whatever to help Brian. Why bring up bodies and jail ? I pray the jury sees through this. Their actions while Gabby was missing speak volumes .

[@emersonmanning6523]

Have you read the letter? I has nothing to do with Gabby.

[@barrysmith2615]

If she did everything for her son bc she loved him and he still hated her "guts" why didn't she offer to pay to get him some HELP!!! AFTER ALL SHE WOULD DO ANYTHING TO HELP AND SHOW HER LOVE BUT NEVER OFFERED SOMETHING REALISTIC!!! 🙄🤬SHE IS AS EVIL AND A MONSTER AS HE WAS! THE APPLE 🍎 DIDN'T FALL FAR FROM THE ROTTEN TREE 🌴

[@aimeec2961]

Only a sane parent would think this way. Brian’s mother is far from it. The few people defending the Laundries keep saying how Brian was abused by Gabby. If that was the case, why would his parents allow her to live in THEIR house with him? Not everyone has money to access mental health care, but the least they could have done, if they truly cared, would have started with not enabling that toxic relationship by letting them live together under their roof.

[@celticfreckles1635]

I have a son with mental illness and addiction living on the streets so I know about enabling but this takes enabling to a whole other level.

[@silviamtz8961]

She's not a mother nor a woman, that's a monster.

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

I call BS on the letter being given b4 trip!!

[@WindsofChange]

I do too, even if it was it is then evidence that she knew what he was going to do which makes her an accomplice.....it isn't going to save them either way.

[@miaanslow7213]

Then why ask him to burn it

[@marinabreitigam8571]

That old lady Brian mom knew what Brian did to gabby

[@sgashner397]

Maybe they were there. The truck camper they “bought” and could have travelled out to “assist” in the crime. 🧏🏽‍♀️🧵LE needs to look deeper into the whereabouts of the Laundie parents IMO.

[@deannsimon9444]

I would like to know how the officers feel that pulled them over and did nothing to help her I wonder what he thinks today knowing what happened to Gabby.

[@Fyou600]

She was an adult and had ample time to help herself when they were separated.

[@michelleenriquez7810]

Those officers were not doing good, after all this happen. I beleive one even resigned because they felt awful that they didn't do something about it and they Gabby needed up deceased. Their is info some where about those officers, if you Google it you may find something.

[@terrylewis_]

My Mom is my best friend, I moved across the Country from her when I went to college. If I ever received a letter like this from her, I would be WEIRDED out. I don't believe a word out of his parents' mouth, I do not believe for a moment this was given to him BEFORE Brian and Gabby's trip. If it was, then it speaks to her belief he was capable of doing something along those lines. His parents should ABSOLUTELY be held accountable, if for nothing else, obstruction of justice.

[@trex3003]

If a son is just going on a trip, this is not the letter a mother would write. This was clearly written afterward. The drama and emotion are through the roof.

[@SP-os9pf]

My mother's love was unconditional & she would do pretty much anything for me but im in no doubt she wouldnt cover for me if i did something like this. She would be be heartbroken and would definitely go to the police ! Such a strange letter, something very weird about this relationship..

[@MrUranium238]

Why the hell would someone say burn after reading ???? dam suspicious

[@styledbyninablog]

Why aren’t the Laundries present in court?!?

[@Pokedawn100]

Very toxic form of love. She taught him love is toxic, and probably didn’t (or doesn't) even realize it.

[@christierella]

Setting up a microphone, so we could hear the questions...would be nice.

[@robertpresha9504]

It breaks my heart what happened to gabby.She is in a nice place now smiling on the next journey. That sick man that killed her I have no idea of where he is but justice has been served. Most people parents will have there back no matter what they do.Not all but most. Let that poor sweetheart rest in peace.

[@MF-ty2zn1]

The letter doesn't prove anything. It doesn't say something like , "There's a shovel and plastic bags in the van. Use those to clean up your mess." His mom in her own weird way just professed to how much she loved him no matter what. It doesn't mean his parents knew about Gabby's death or not. Better evidence is needed. And it seems that if they had known, his mom would've gone out and buried the body herself. Then she may even have sent him to Cuba. None of that happened.

[@blue_moon6490]

It goes to aiding and abetting. If Brian’s parents knew he killed Gabby, they were accomplices after the fact, as well.

[@trex3003]

U blind?

[@Angelsbliss818]

YES. That is a great Victory for these 4 loving parents! We are all Praying and Rooting for your fight! I know that Gabby is watching and loves you ALL!

[@cccummings7222]

Brians parents should be jailed as accomlishes!

[@mybushcraftlife9778]

The fact she wrote Burn after reading....is specious.

[@barrettlori9249]

Laundries writing son the letter (I'm sure hubby knew) protecting their son from any ramifications, is the very reason their son felt entitled, and ultimately did what he did‼️ Disgustingly Selfish 😥

[@paulettesmith1466]

I hope that Gabby's family GET JUSTICE for Gabby.

[@WindsofChange]

You KNOW at some point they'll release the letter because Gabby's parents are furious with the Laundrie parents and that letter puts them in a horrible light. It will be part of the revenge against them for their son.

[@jackieeck6856]

Thank God the Judge agreed to let them have the letter. I hope and pray that Gabby and her family get some kind of justice.

[@dstre17]

The burn after writing is a journal prompt from target. It’s not a well known journal.. it has only been out recently.

[@Ironbeautifly]

You can’t cover up your son’s deeds and contribute to it “it’s MURDER”!!!! Obviously he knew he could go home and be supported, no matter what he did, take him camping like nothing happened ! She only called police when HE was missing never did she give any help to the Petito family for their missing daughter ! Hard to understand really hard my heart would be so heavy BUT doing the right thing would be more important!

[@shelbyclaar4093]

The Letter is disgustingly written. No Mother in thier right Mind speaks in such a way unless they are strangely obsessed & or Winning a childs affection knowing well aware of what they were capable of doing & willing to cover up. How is she Not in Holding at least???? This is dragging on so bad. Gabbys poor family. Thier court cost should be paid...not one cent should they have to pay to fight for whats right & the need peace!!!!! Roberta ...Do Whats Right!!!!! This is terrible!😢

[@stargater2892]

Do the Petitos feel better now? Are their 15 mins over? Let's hear about their parenting.

[@chanteldaley5074]

Good 🎉 Brian's mom needs jail time as far as I am concerned! She impeded an investigation for sure!😮😮

[@AngelM2799]

They weren’t helping at all in the beginning. Like tell me your guilty without saying your guilty? It’s ridiculous 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Canuckgirl152]

They didn't need to help!

[@AngelM2799]

@@Canuckgirl152 help find their future daughter in law? That they so called loved? Go sit down troll

[@nanaof6angels]

I pray for closure for the family now

[@NurseMora]

What is with all the lawsuits?

[@anyoneanyone3515]

Creepy letter…

[@boneymaxfield]

And some lawyers still don't get why they are despised. This guy isn't very good @ convincing anyone!

[@jasminefrichtl806]

Im sending positive energy gabby petitos family wins the case 🎀💐 they did a lot to help & advocate for all suffering or could suffer for domestic violence they are heros justice for gabby

[@gertrudesmith9852]

This is so sick

[@juliefraser8136]

Why is it so common to air these things when the questions are entirely inaudible?

[@annem7806]

Conspiracy to hide a body?

[@michelleenriquez7810]

If the Launderies would've cooperated in the very beginning and not SHUNNED Nicole and spoke up, they would not be in this situation! That erks me so bad that they did that to Gabby's parent's, the worse thing they could've done, besides taking her life!! I have no sympathy whatsoever for the Launderies, they did this all to themselves and I Pray, still, for the Petito's and the Schmidt's to get ALL of the Justice they deserve! RIP beautiful angel 💜💚💜💚

[@LadyLuck13]

I know it's a totally different kind of case but I'm sure Johnny Depp felt embarrassed when his texts were made public but he knew it had to be done for justice to be served. Why do the Laundrie's think they should get preferential treatment?

[@sr2291]

Johnny Depp's parents or Johnny Depp?

[@LadyLuck13]

@@sr2291 what's JD's parents got to do with it? Roberta Laundrie said she didn't want HER letter put out for all to see because it would cause her embarrassment. JD had a whole load of embarrassing texts read out in court. Why should she get a pass?

[@sr2291]

@@LadyLuck13 Roberta Laundrie is Brian's mother.

[@LadyLuck13]

@@sr2291 yeah, and still don't know what that's got to do with JD parents? Stop liking your own comments. It makes you look like you're 10 years old

[@ScarletClementine]

w What a joke! She's embarrassed about a letter, her son murdered a beautiful daughter that loved him! The lawyers are so flippant!

[@everydaywithsandra]

Sure I believe that explanation sure i do NOT!

[@Wudup]

Wait, if this letter has no reference to Gabby, then why is it even pertinent? 🤷‍♀️guess we'll find out

[@Lmarjorie1]

Why would you tell your son before he goes on a trip with his girlfriend, if you need help burying a body I will be there with a shovel and bags?,? Parents tell their children they love them unconditionally no matter what. But most meana is you make a mistake and end up killing someone and in jail you will help them coming clean and taking responsibility and living with the consequences and making amends. It's NOT telling them you will help them with getting away with murder and covering it up 🥴🥴🥴 Most parents would not do that

[@monicap1717]

JUSTICE is coming for Gabby & her Family🙏

[@deannadelmar9863]

That family …sounds like that explains how their son became who he was.

[@tdmccoy1211]

While she may not have been talking about burying Gabby's body.... It certainly helped explain the unhealthy relationship that allowed her son take no accountability, to devalue the woman he was with, encourage him to think that whatever he wants is okay and that is what selfish behavior would be supported. I would like to thank Ms Laundree tho, it has made me reevaluate the way I speak to my own grown children. While, my love for my daughter has encouraged me to raise her in a very bittersweet manner that always at the core insured I was raising a well-functioning adult. And any mother who's done this knows how self-sacrificial that is because we all want to baby our children. With any luck, our children get to live to a ripe old age that include many more adult years then childhood years. But as I just did a above I referred her as my daughter, my baby .. I still take too much credit, out of pride for her adult accomplishments. It's bc of this letter, in Reading how others heard it, can I came to this realization so thank you!

[@laurielaurie8280]

The laundries are sinister people in my opinion. I wouldn't be surprised if brian was still alive somewhere. Wouldn't surprise me in the least with the depth these sick people will go to. I never saw any emotion from the laundries after their sons death so it makes me wonder.

[@americanassociationagainst7981]

Some Narcissists don’t show emotions.

[@MrBetc]

Love how the Laundries were there to stand by their lawyer.

[@ruthjocaccivajjio274]

This lawyer is completely full of it. Sell that to a jury bc they won’t buy it.

[@tallgirlhappyme]

▶️ I don't buy the timeline whatsoever. Seems like a DESPERATE letter, written to a son, very possibly as he is packing up in the next room, and given to him, as he leaves to escape police. It is not logical, nor believable, that it is an old letter, that Brian finds and puts in his backpack, as he is hurrying to escape police. I believe Roberta may not have had confirmation of murder, but guessed it a possibility, as indicated in her letter. The letter itself, while DESPERATE, indicates a very DISFUNCTIONAL parental relationship, with no healthy boundaries, nor reasonable and healthy expectations of personal responsibility, from the son to the mother. She assures him, he merely need say "jump," and she will immediately respond with "how high?!" No questions asked. After all, her love for him surpasses all; he can do no wrong. This letter reveals so much, and indicates a true problematic source of tension between he and Gabby, full of unreasonable and very unhealthy expectations. That poor girl never had a chance.