Where Does the Gabby Petito Investigation Go From Here?

[@NBCNewYork]

Do you think this case is closed? Let us know what you think - and where the investigation might head next.

[@THE410KiNG]

No it’s never closed until it’s closed and then opened to discussion for the people.

[@busybizconsultingllc3493]

I think that the proper forensics for both should be concluded, a report made of the observations and case closed. I believe both had narcissistic tendencies due to the broadcasting of their fake happy relationship. I believe both wanted it to be happy but the clash of egos made both slappy w/ each other on occasion & over time. Something was building on the trip having to do with the building of the website "appearance" /illusion and arguments ensuing over most likely all of the attention Gabby was putting to the pet project and away from him and maybe others online who were paying attention to her. She was the main focus and not him. His narcissism outweighed hers and there was a moment after all the public fights where they were alone, it escalated, they got slappy again and he overcame her in a rage. The bigger narcissist is the most impulsive and in the heat of the moment acted on his impulse to choke the air out of her in anger. I think in shock he floundered around then drove home, used the card for food and gas and went home to try and play it off and think about what to do. Prob told the parents she went off to Yosemite w her friends and would catch up later to buy as much time as he could. He may have even intercepted some calls from the Petitos. When they went camping he tried to stay cool, the sister showed up and since she already spoke to Gabby on the video phone didn't think to ask - they had a day and left then Brian knew it would only be a matter of time before the police find her. He splits, now I dont think the parent knew because Gabby was not found yet. I believe he killed himself fairly soon after that at his camp before the water rose, prob shot himself. I would be curious to know if he was armed during their trip and using the firearm to control her, I don't know. I don't know if he had a gun but not sure how else he would kill himself. Very sad on all sides, The public & media is vicious and relentless upon the Laundries and I think it's disgraceful. What has our country become, completely out of control. Deepest condolences to all. Very sad story. A nightmare for both families. I do hope the Laundries come forward and tell us what happened when he came home but we may never know what happened.

[@gamergirljada167]

I really think is Mother and father helping him

[@ddrdanganvloger2187]

No. Not yet. Until we come to a logical and United conclusion, nothing will be closed.

[@FEKIFIKNOW]

You must be joking of course. This case may soon be closed from a legal standpoint. It will however continue to consume and dominate the social media and virtual landscape with an artillery of questions on the veracity of facts and findings given to the general public for consumption. I have no doubt that the last chapter of this case will be without closure for a long time to come. What next? Was the advice given by lawyer ethical and legal? The Bar and courts need to figure that one out. Were the parents obstructing justice and could they face charges? Legal minds need to figure that one out. Quite frankly it is somewhat trivial when you consider that a young life came to an end unecessarily and that the likely party to have been responsible for this found escape in death

[@seann.novotny816]

Finally, all the Brian look-alikes can sleep in peace tonight.

[@ra.h.8840]

And Brian is certainly a free man now.

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

@@ra.h.8840 Even though he did not go the legal route, he still paid the ultimate price.

[@brendamorales6239]

Lmao

[@rayvin2940]

The Authorities Set-Up Gabrielle & Murdered Her The Only Reason

[@cherylb2008]

BL looked like any prematurely balding nobody. So many men must have been given the side eye.

[@chriscoker7794]

The Petito family deserves justice at all costs from the Laundrie family. The Laundries treated the Petito family like trash when they begged for answers about their daughter.

[@exitscreaming]

They listened to their lawyer . That might sound cold , but if you've hired a lawyer for your son , wouldn't you listen to what they advised ?

[@JoeyisDREADful]

@@exitscreaming I wouldn't defend my son from hurting a young woman.

[@exitscreaming]

@@JoeyisDREADful Do you know what he told his parents ?

[@exitscreaming]

@Andy Law What is the job of a lawyer ?

[@colico14]

Absolutely. I think the protests need to be kept up and amped up until they start answering some questions.

[@jeffreyyoung6714]

Netflix special coming soon: “Dirty Laundrie, a crime story”

[@martinderek13]

Damn, I want to laugh. Probably too soon.

[@sammatsusaka823]

How about a "Witch Hunt in Florida" or "Guilty, until Proven Innocent"

[@patmacrotch5611]

@@sammatsusaka823 as long as the cover art is some faded out animation of dirty laundry swaying on a close line the wind over like a outdoorsy back drop :/

[@scaredfolks5923]

@@sammatsusaka823 I agree this whole thing was Guilty until proven innocent. Man he might have not done it and ended up killing him self purely out of fear for being blamed for something he didn't do. I can't say for certain if he did kill Gabby, I haven't seen any proof or confirmation. I know he looks guilty but he was condemned as soon as that Dash Cam video came out.

[@pattywillett2008]

And with many different endings. We just pick the ending we like.

[@filukkasophiaskoue2096]

Lets hope his notebook explains the missing pieces

[@damidnightgolfer]

"My parents had nothing to do with this" *notarized*

[@MegaTaximan]

DING! DING! DING! 🔔🔔🔔

[@badfairy9554]

I hope it is an all weather notebook( army)

[@nsg3394]

His parents made that notebook

[@Mustang09Hotty]

@@badfairy9554 they said something in a video i saw about having to dry out the notebook it wasnt in dry bag. I dont think we will find out what was in it even if they can read it

[@Flame44]

The public understands 5 ft of water but we don’t understand how the parents find his belongings within an hour of walking in the reserve- the odds of that are incredible.

[@christopherwright9457]

Exactly… why are they so good at finding everything and the police aren’t. Must’ve known where he was the whole time

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

Makes perfect sense if you listen to the forensic scientists, the detectives, and the experts , and not all other only media. The explanation has been given several times in clear conscience detail. You must have missed it.

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

@b b from what I have read and know of the case …researching it for at least three hours a day, they DID cooperate with the authorities.

[@looneyburgmusic]

"- the odds of that are incredible." - Really? And what are the odds anyway? And how did you compute those odds?

[@ayahrotellini5758]

Could’ve pulled out some teeth and killed another person that’s my guess

[@mickidraven5117]

It really saddens me to see how cold humans can be. I lost my daughter when she was the same age as Gabby at the hands of her boyfriend.. Everyone hurts, everyone's scared and everyone's life is forever changed

[@nanabettyg]

Prayers being sent your way!

[@sunnybrookfarm762]

I'm sorry for your great loss.

[@kimroberts7006]

Condolences for your loss.

[@Jaclyn_Zen]

God bless you. You have my sincerest condolences. Hopefully cops everywhere will receive much needed DV training after all of this. 💜💜💜

[@taracorkett2038]

So sorry to hear this. Prayers , I'm sure you keep your daughter's memories alive. ❤️ It's easy to blame someone , sounds like you are on a forgiveness path. I can't imagine Micki

[@kellyegan7348]

I will never understand how the Laundrie’s treated the Petito’s as they begged to find out where their daughter was. It’s all so crazy.

[@gregoryholstein3033]

Kelly Egan The Laundries treatment of the Petitoes was/is despicable. They should hang their heads in shame.

[@MegaTaximan]

The world will never forget.

[@patgilson3619]

Because they knew what happened to Gabby from day one.

[@busybizconsultingllc3493]

It was their legal right to remain silent, they aren't responsible for the actions of their adult son.

[@flexbrat]

when ur a parent ur kids cant do wrong , u more or less have to protect them no matter how terrible the case . im sure they told him jail or end it ! which im sure he did !

[@grazryan]

The discovery of his body even brought more questions than answers

[@asdsdfbhgbggtrrerg]

@Kata List Media this isnt a netflix show..

[@lasmith9820]

The only thing good about finding Brian's bones: Gabby's family won't have to go thru a long, gory trial.

[@rayvin2940]

The Authorities Set-Up Gabrielle & Murdered Her The Only Reason She Is Dead !

[@kristenlynn3458]

@@rayvin2940 why?

[@breadfan9]

@@lasmith9820 The sacrifice of that is not getting a possible confession. I say both are equal in terms of pros and cons

[@supermaniac9]

If the police had been called right away when Brian Laundrie went missing, they would have found him. If it was accessible to Brian, it was accessible to law enforcement

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

@@llhannah9297 by what evidence do you have to say this? Let’s stick to facts.

[@GouldingDelRey]

@@llhannah9297 source: trust me bro

[@luvpamelanewton]

Police wait 24 hrs. When was it closed off to the public? If the parents did have access before it was closed off to the public, why not go right away down that trail if they knew where he liked to go? That is strange. The car being abandoned is a clue he was there. Did they think he was hiding and didn't want to give away his whereabouts then and didn't think he killed himself yet? When did they become concerned he was missing? When they removed the car, was the trail inaccessible then? If they were already concerned he was missing, found the car and removed it, they should have gone down the trail before it was flooded to find him, unless they never wanted him found to keep the case unsolved. But, they broke down and chose to check after the flood, which tells me they had an idea all along where he was. Just like the reason they got a lawyer was when they knew he killed Gabby and stayed silent listening to the lawyer, although initially Brian said they had a fight and she had a "time out", despite his having her car.

[@llhannah9297]

@@occipitalneuralgia2339 What do you even mean? The facts are that is where he was found and to suggest his bones were planted there is ludacris and impossible. The facts are there are gators everywhere. All you have to do is look up gator attacks and Tampa Bay newscasters are reporting gator attacks in that exact area. It's based on science, how gators attack and what they do with their prey. It's also the most logical conclusion. Then you add the heavy rains they'd had and that increased his risk as gators would've been closer to the trails. They found him because the water had receded.

[@llhannah9297]

@@luvpamelanewton It was already flooded when he went in. A hurricane had just passed off the coast of Florida the end of August bringing heavy rains in that area.

[@destinygil5617]

They gotta investigate Brian’s mom & dad, everything they did throughout this whole thing has been so odd with them. They didn’t wanna talk to gabby’s parents when they knew she was missing, didn’t want to talk to police or reporters, didn’t show any remorse to gabby’s family when they knew she died, bought their son a new phone when he returned home, acted like nothing happened when he left their house, everything was just so sketchy with them.

[@exitscreaming]

Did they act like " nothing happened " when he left their house ?

[@limjahey8316]

It’s over, get over it

[@destinygil5617]

@@limjahey8316 would you like it if somebody killed your kid & someone tells you, it’s over with, get over it!

[@MegaTaximan]

They nonchalantly called cops and told them he had been there for like nine days- A WEEK AFTER HE WAS GONE.

[@MegaTaximan]

Okay, Mister Laundrie.🙄

[@joannajohnson696]

Cheng nails this. I believe it will be difficult for the public to "FEEL" empathic towards Brian Laundrie's parents. The Laundries "Lack of compasssion towards the Petitos'" has been unforgiveable in the public eye. I do not believe that the parents of Brian did not know. The public still wants the truth. How do we get to the truth now?

[@kamkonjevich967]

The notebook is the last bit of hope, I agree with your comment 100%

[@busybizconsultingllc3493]

The truth is that he strangled her then killed himself.

[@raysmith6829]

The mother and father did exactly what their attorney told them to do. They did not work with the local North Port Police department but they did work with FBI from the get-go. The news lied to everyone by saying that they were not working with the FBI when they actually were it was their attorney that told him not to talk to the FBI in other agencies but they did anyway. How about Gabby's mother father and stepfather lying to the FBI so much about her mental health status the fact that she was supposedly not taking any medication even though she was in the mother refused to authorize her insurance to allow her to get more medication there's a lot that's not being said. How about the fact the only reason why it was deemed homicide was because she was strangled even though the evidence points to mutual combat because her bruising and other things on her body was definitely mutual combat as in she hit somebody first the other thing is everything was written out by Brian the explaining the whole situation so many stupid civilians jump to the gun thinking they know what was going on when they didn't

[@rayvin2940]

The Authorities Set-Up Gabrielle & Murdered Her Clearly The Only Reason!

[@trishtraynor1237]

The public wants to get a hobby, and leave these families alone.

[@paula6801]

I think investigation on Brian’s death needs to be focused on his parents. I find it extremely odd that they never showed any concern as to where their son was at. And when they did finally decide to “help look” for him, that’s when he just happened to be found? That family knows SOMETHING. I’m not saying they actually killed their son, but I think it’s possible that they played some part in his death. 🤷‍♀️

[@247KW]

.....waited for immunity before they would help....just my opinion

[@justkatrenee]

Exactly and they did not ever show 1 oz of care in the world when it came to Gabby but now they want to play the victims and cry... Rest In Heaven Gabby 💔🙏

[@pmost8087]

alleged death

[@barrywalls7175]

Oh ffs so what is it now? He killed her and his parents then killed him or 'played a part in his death'? Get some fresh air, that sounds completely far fetched and bizarre

[@marthayounger9219]

No remorse for Gabby

[@SusieQUnleashed]

The outrage of the public began due to the simple fact that Gabby was missing, Brian had come home in Gabby's van without Gabby and they refused to take Gabby's parents texts or calls to simply tell them where Brian last saw Gabby when he departed from their van road trip. It's that simple and the public will stay outraged at this family until those questions are answered. It is ironic that the Laundries son was left to decay out in the elements the same way Gabby was. I do feel justice was served in that respect. This is not going away and it is hard for the public to feel bad for the Laundries over their loss when they were so heartless and uncaring towards Gabby's greiving family over Gabby. The bible says that the mercy you give out is the same mercy you will recieve. I as a christian have prayed for the Laundries but I am outraged and confused over their inhumane way they treated Gabby's family

[@jaynewallace2]

Re "Ironic that Brixn left to decay.." Disagree - it was Brixns plan - plz view his many diatribes on environment.

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

Outrage of the public? Lol like it’s any of your business

[@standdown4929]

Brian told his parents they were just broken up and taking time apart... Why would Brian's parents speak to them over a break up that is none of their business... Brian deceived his own parents....

[@jaynewallace2]

@@standdown4929 agreed - abd I would add to that by suggesting - he would have said she was going to camp fir a few dats then meet up w Rose who would have a vehicle to continue the journey - this would explain when he returns w her van.

[@debi909]

@@standdown4929 ... This is what I was thinking ... It's all so awful 😔

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

The police made a MISTAKE all right! They had a report that SHE was being slapped, yet they pegged Brian as the victim. Idiots or evil?

[@ilianavazquez3135]

Isn't that always the case though? That's because these women who were battered tend to suffer from all the other stuff and then feel like they don't want to be alone or are afraid to start over and stay victim to their abusers. Others feel like they deserve it, others feel like they should stay in it for the sake of children. I mean there are many many reasons for why these women do what they do, and battered men as well! So the thing is that the police end up not knowing what to do until it's too late because most always run back

[@steves1015]

They had two reports. One said he slapped her, the other that she slapped him. The policeman is even seen in the bodycam footage going to the car and talking to one witness on the phone (the one who saw Gabby hit him), because he had that phone number. The other caller had apparently not left contact details. Gabby even admitted to hitting Brian first. And was given ample opportunity by the cops to change her story. Maybe you should watch the full bodycam footage from both cops before spouting off.

[@nicoleangel4383]

They actually had two conflicting witness statements. One was saying he slapped her, and another said she was hitting him. Then you had her telling the cops that she hit him first. People have been so quick to blame the cops when they just had to go on what information they had at the time. They carefully evaluated the situation for over an hour before making their decision on what to do.. Like they said, they didn't have a crystal ball. Even if they would've arrested him, he would've bailed out next days and they still would've been right back together. People need to lay of them cops. Not their fault.

[@alikidimitriadis5138]

At least the Laundries were given the respect of knowing their son is dead. Gabby's parents were ignored by these same Laundries. I have zero respect for them even now. They could have stopped all this in it's tracks had they done the right thing.

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

The Petitos know that Gabby is dead. Respectfully.

[@joshbearden16363]

@@eriknephrongfr8847I knew Gabby died Respectfully

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

@@joshbearden16363 Thoughts and Prayers.

[@marthayounger9219]

That is what bothers me.

[@abc-wv4in]

I know truth can be stranger than fiction, but it's weird the parents found the items and the remains were found so QUICKLY that morning. If the area was accessible to Brian, it was accessible to LE, and supposedly the area had been thoroughly searched with cadaver dogs, who can detect bodies underwater. The whole thing is very strange. And the Laundries treatment of Gabby's parents is inexcusable.

[@marthayounger9219]

All that is real Fishy

[@felixwinter3173]

I wonder what the guy, who said he was 99.99% sure he met Brian Laundry, says now. 🤔

[@jl696]

Police detained and questioned someone on the Appalachian Trail who looked a lot like the suspect but released him after confirming he was not Laundrie. So, it appears to be an innocent mistaken identification.

[@Anonymous_starrrr]

@@jl696 that might be another person or they just lied to get rid of that sighting

[@jl696]

@@Anonymous_starrrr I saw a news report where the look-alike was interviewed about his experience. He said they let him go after they could not find tattoos that Laundrie is known to have.

[@Whitedove6]

LMAO

[@rayvin2940]

The Authorities Set-Up Gabrielle & The Only Reason She Is Dead!

[@SnowyCountryChicken]

People in my family often spend significant amount of time looking for something like house keys they’ve misplaced in a small apartment of around 600 square feet. Meanwhile, the Laundries take only half hour locating remains of their son in a 25,000+ acre natural reserve.

[@presleyloves]

LOL!! So right!! Straight to it!!! 😎

[@colico14]

I don't know if they can be charged with anything, but I think we need to see some accountability from the Laundries. They've handled this very poorly.

[@anthonysmith3851]

Let it rest for awhile. They are grieving.

[@FLIPPER1439]

@@anthonysmith3851 😔 AMEN

[@walterhuske7976]

Why are they responsible for their 23 yr old sons actions all you who think this are disgusting

[@onpurpose5518]

To them they're the victims

[@kimberlyschwartz5299]

@@walterhuske7976 -Not only did they raise their son, anger issues and all,but Brian lived with his parents (as well as Gabby living with them) for several years before they left on their road trip.His parents are responsible for not calling Gabby's parents when they called for days and days after Brian came home in GABBY'S VAN WITHOUT HER.

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

All we will ever know for sure is that two young people are dead, and two families are changed forever.

[@truth4004]

And Brian is a murderer who couldn't face his crimes.

[@Olguini]

@44wetwater 44wetwater Reality: A young woman was killed, strangled. The murderer was her boyfriend.

[@maryjohnson1890]

Changed? The Petito's changed. We don't know if the Laundrie's changed. We don't know them. They don't ever talk! They're muted or don't speak english or dont speak at all. Or they've taken the Code of Omerta!!

[@Olguini]

@@maryjohnson1890 Indeed...

[@suesanborts-bredall9914]

@C Man Yes!!! We started making a fuss about 1. If it was one of your loved ones, you would appreciate it.

[@Hope-ff3xd]

This is why social media is so dangerous... it paints a rosy picture when all hell is breaking loose.

[@subrina1016]

Social media I can also make a zoo out of something that is not as big as it's making it seem either it can go either way. False information it's out there everywhere!

[@VanisleGirl1961]

It's not that difficult to see that they were fighting he was a domestic abuser maybe emotional abuse as well. They got into another fight that got out of hand and he strangled her. The. too off scared and showed up at his home. The parents knew and protected their son. He hid out and maybe killed himself for fear of going to prison. The parents know more than they let on. I mean your son comes back with out his fiancé and you all go camping? Yeah, no. It's a shame the cops were so busy falling all over Brian ben pals that they didn't bother to really look at what happened. Gabby downplayed that he grabbed her face. The fact that she had a cut should have been a huge red flag that he had hurt her.

[@ironmantis778]

4 bodies tho... thats 4 bodies found in the woods, 3 of which are determined homicide. Reported as 2 different cases but the 2 married women were not far from where Gabby was found. Brian's guilt is technically speculation over the totality of known circumstances, and we dont know ALL the circumstances yet. This is all for from over though until DNA comes back from them all, and ALL evidence is efficiently reevaluated. Except maybe Brian having been underwater.

[@amyahlquist3436]

Do you really think they are going to open up so they can be verbally slaughtered so that everyone can have their social media justice? I think not now with that being said if they were helping their son then they need to be charged with obstruction. We don’t know what has been going on behind the scenes but I do know one thing parents know their children best so of course when they were allowed to help with the search they found him. I agree the parents should be pressured to spill the beans but they have been treated as they were the murderers themselves which I feel is wrong.

[@sharon22669]

@@ironmantis778 I wonder if the 2 saw Brian kill Gabby so he killed them too? I know from personal experience we will never know the whole story. We may think we do but won't.... What really gets me is the Laundries won't answer Gabbys parents. Even if they gave fake sympathy. Even if they played ignorant. To just ignore them is horrible. Legally the Laundries may not face consequences but morally this is terrible behavior.

[@WhipahSnapah]

Exactly. This toxic relationship has been going on for a while and if she was living with him in his parents house then his parents would know exactly how she was being treated.

[@stephanieleon5970]

@@WhipahSnapah - 100% - most abusers are that way because a parent is also abusive and it’s all they know.

[@truth4004]

The Laundries never cared what happened to Gabby. They totally ignored it just like Brian. I don't feel bad for them.

[@michellen2325]

I am sure they cared but they cared more about their son.... they wanted to save him.... it's just natural.... they were put in an impossible situation. What hurt the parents is the lawyer who told them not to say anything..... so, they attracted the resentment of the public.

[@uneicag]

@@michellen2325 It was not an impossible situation. I am a mother. I will always go to bat for my son. But if he murdered someone..? I would let him fully confess to me, get him a great attorney, and take him to the police station within 24 hours. I’d rather have my murderer son alive and in prison for the rest of his life where I can visit him regularly, than dead and unable to ever be able to hug him, kiss him, talk to him ever again..

[@marekhalama86]

You never heard of a thing called LAWYERING UP as the normal thing to do and they were told to not say a THING to anyone ? No one had any proof she was even dead at the time when Brian took off from his house. She was found after. For all we know all he said to his family is Gabby is missing and doesn't know of her where bouts. I don't even think the story even broke public before he left the house. Or maybe story broke after he got home and just of her missing while he drove home alone. Either way why would his own parents turn him in before we knew she was dead and when there is not a warrant for his arrest at all ? They are his freakin parents. Do you and all these other senseless people on here not understand any common sense at all in the matter ? And they did not have to turn him in because fbi were aware he was at home at the house. Likely of course only Brian knows what happened to her and that is it. And also here is a scenario: even if a murder warrant was issued(still doesn't mean he did it until a fair trial and verdict) before he left the house, fbi knew he was at home so one is hiding him. And then he leaves the house and his parents believe his innocence( whether he's lying or not) because that's what parents do is hope and believe their own son did not do it right? And either parents are aware or not of him leaving out the door.. what are they gonna do tackle him to the ground and call the authorities and drag him in ?? Following what I just laid out as a very Likely possible scenario,, why would they do that ? But thats not what happened. No warrant was issued on him before he Left the house. And how do you gather his parents don't have any heart or not give a shit about Gabby's death ? Are you freakin kidding me ? You must be a democrat and Trump hater so that explains how easy and gullible you are listening to these lying news media like the ones on here speculating with their fantasy opinions and without proof but you don't see it because as usual they have your head stuck too far up their asses, NOT YOURS, theirs.....

[@marekhalama86]

@@michellen2325 EXACTLY!!!

[@marekhalama86]

@@michellen2325 people just are not thinking or have no common sense these days. It's kind of scary and not good for our future generations.

[@user-ee5om8wy7u]

Brian killed her. If it wasn't him, why wouldn't he call police to report on missing Gabby or on her murderer? He went hiding instead....the act of fleeing itself speaks volumes....instead of grieving for the one he was supposed to love, he was running to hide.....

[@chrysldlg]

I think they had a fight they both hit on eachother and he losted. What if he was saying good buy with hiking with his family, went hiking with intention to turn himself after enjoy the freedom in the woods, was going to come back to his parents say good buy and turn himself in. ... But something happened and he died or was murded . Because come on how didn't the cadaver police didn't find him ???

[@pmost8087]

@@chrysldlg losted? you lose

[@101sanford]

@@chrysldlg brian is my big buddy

[@marthayounger9219]

Frigging coward

[@SusieQUnleashed]

The Laundry family has brought this in themselves by being so heartless to Gabby’s family at the death of their child

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

Again, was it truly any of your damn business? Some people need to get a life. Media is only doing this for the money it creates for them

[@Samanta-van-laar]

Ah well he at least he don't cost no money anymore case clossed

[@suesanborts-bredall9914]

@@mycharmedunicorn8715 yet you're here...isn't that ironic

[@drphot6050]

Of they didn't they're clothes... Laundrie Family is the correct name btw lol

[@valleygirl2530]

@@mycharmedunicorn8715 True - the Laundries made their choice to assert their rights and protect their child and themselves. There’s no middle ground there - no half-silence. I wonder what all the haters would do in the same situation? I’m firmly on Gabby’s team but I understand why people chose certain actions.

[@sharon22669]

This attorney can't get it through his head this looks suspicious. Maybe it was bad advice to not release any kind of statement. What about Gabbys family being ignored? What about what they went through?

[@elizabethapfelbaum1240]

I think he is the epitome of a bad lawyer. The type bad jokes are about.

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

What kind of statement should have been offered that was within keeping with protecting his clients the Laundries? Do you think that if he came out with “The Laundries express their sadness at the death of Gabby Petito” that would have been enough? No it would not.

[@almac9203]

@@occipitalneuralgia2339 how about cooperation with the authorities from the start? They were more interested in protecting their family from prosecution than assisting in resolving the case. Why not tell the authorities everything? What are they hiding? They have been acting defensive from the beginning. Their son likely murdered someone and rather than assist the authorities to bring him to justice they shut up and say nothing to incriminate themselves. How about assisting the police to arrest their murderer son?

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

@@almac9203 do you understand HOW hiring a defense attorney works? They cannot give out any information. NONE.

[@samperez310]

@@occipitalneuralgia2339 As for the parents, what is there to defend? i can understand why the boyfriend would need an attorney but the parents?

[@elliedal8073]

The Petito Family aren't too thrilled about their daughter being SUBJECTED to being murdered, by strangulation. The Laundrie Family need to validate this, end of story. Crying that they are being subjected to scrutiny is in very poor taste. They do not seem to extend any compassion to the people that were their future in-laws. Pursue the evidence, if the DNA evidence proves his guilt, then he should be officially on record as the murderer. The Petito's deserve that much justice. Whether he was drowned, completed suicide and eaten makes no difference to his actions in life.

[@carmenburton4918]

Yes. I also found that rich.. they cant tell babies parents about what happened..hell they did even answer their phones or text msgs. And now , now they play the victims.. now they want sympathy..now that want ppl to feel sorry for them. When they didnt afford the same to Gabbies family.. Sorry but I think IF brain had Narcissistic Personality Disorder...then I know where he got it from. My ex husband was called a sociopath after the judge (who gave me protection order) heard the recordings...and nownthat I have been through abuse recovery training...therapy and spoken to therapist..I now know he also probs had NPD. and alot of what I heard and saw of brain seems to fit.

[@sammatsusaka823]

No one will know the truth of what happened. Gabby said it best. "Let it be...."

[@TimelessWorldOfGaming]

You seem pretty invested in this case, can you explain why it's getting so much attention vs the other women out there that have been assaulted the same way? I feel like if other cases got this much attention more families would receive comfort and closure to their losses.

[@bettygoodbody]

Brian was like his dad is

[@sammatsusaka823]

@@bettygoodbody witty and kept to himself?

[@suesanborts-bredall9914]

Those areas weren't inaccessible when Brian entered it. The parents picked up his car while it was still accessible. Are they implying that they waited days to call police, but didn't search?

[@maryjohnson1890]

Yes. I think so. And we are expected to just accept this. It may turn out to be perfectly logical but once again we have to know the story. At least the investigators do. I'm glad they're sending the partial skull and remains to an anthropologist. This code of Omerta that the Laundrie's and Bertolino took is troubling.

[@ash12187]

Good one

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

How the hell did they find him in 1 day- coincidence? They never say BODY FOUND...hth do we really KNOW what they found? Did someone kill him, dump him? Did they find a few TEETH? why is the journal intact????? Ughhhhhh.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

Or, is this to just close the case. Or distract us

[@virginiagruzinski2956]

9

[@eleayeproctor9490]

The Laundrie’s knew and should still face charges for obstruction of Justice.

[@looneyburgmusic]

You've never actually read the obstruction statue, have you? In the Really Real World™ it doesn't work the way you see on Law and Order.

[@marthayounger9219]

The sad part is that they will get away with it just like the Darling son

[@hairby_jayme2866]

I think he killed her in a rage . After her telling him she was done . She couldn’t take his selfish negativity and abuse anymore. The relationship was becoming toxic. And he snapped and arranged her. Then he ends up killing himself .

[@merlinmage6012]

Sounds about right but what if hes a christian and found out that shes a demon or something?

[@renee2705]

@@merlinmage6012 a demon? are you smoking crack?

[@NiamhLMac]

@@renee2705 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NiamhLMac]

@@merlinmage6012 literally WHAT

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

What if Brian found her strangled to death and was actually innocent? That is actually one very respected retired NYC detective’s speculation. What if Gabby & Brian were actually star crossed lovers despite all their problems? He killed himself because he could never prove his innocence, and he could not live without her. Makes for a great Hallmark Channel movie. And no, I am not smoking weed or crack LOL.

[@eunicealmeida8712]

What a waste. Both are young, with their all life ahead of them. Everything about this case is just so sad.

[@jessicadunham9472]

Well and the crazy part is it happens everyday- young people needlessly dying from murders and gang violence, not to mention drug addictions. It’s all tragic.

[@dannydamico7312]

Nah, screw Brian.

[@d2r457]

What a waste of publicity and still continuing on with it even after they're both dead when there's a lot worse cases and missing people that are potentially still alive.

[@emersonmanning6523]

@@d2r457 Exactly!!!

[@MsNooneinparticular]

Nothing "sad" about a murderer committing suicide to escape the consequences of his actions. Infuriating is more like it. He's not a victim of anything; he's a perpetrator. A piece of shit abuser who brutally strangled a young woman to death because he felt entitled to take his rage out on someone weaker than him. Then, when it became clear there was no way out of being held accountable, he offed himself. And he was enabled by police, his parents & his lawyer every step of the way. He won. He got to go out on his own terms after a nice family picnic while she was killed across the country & left for 3+ weeks to be scavenged by animals.

[@chlone5042]

He was the killer, period. No reason he needed to hide and let himself be eaten by gators if he hadn't

[@ojdafinone2091]

He is really suspicious, I don't think he lasted that long though, because they found a skeleton so he has been dead for a while

[@cassandrasoulias4343]

AGREED.

[@Otech3stvo]

Yeah you can't hide in such a dangerous environment without running into trouble quickly. Those swamps are unfriendly 24/7. He off'd himself.. then nature did its thing.

[@jenniferkretschmer1299]

Brian snapped Gabby's hyoid bone in half when he strangled her! It makes me sick to think how vicious his attack was on her! It takes alot of force to snap the hyoid bone!

[@MrGuillermo1020]

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[@sammatsusaka823]

How you know this? Did it really happen?

[@moneytactics9658]

How you know it was snapped they never said that said strangled

[@Val-ev2ly]

@@sammatsusaka823 It was mentioned in her autopsy report

[@101sanford]

@@Val-ev2ly im a big man like brian

[@louhovatter]

Petito family needs to sue the pants off Laundrie parents in a civil case!

[@ozzierabbit587]

For what?

[@sb3076]

Sue someone for retaining a lawyer and not saying what they did or did not know? Makes sense.

[@louhovatter]

Both of y’all need to check your characters at the door! Taking sides with a murder and a family that’s covered it up speaks volumes for you both! Hope both have daughters too! 🤦‍♀️🙄The parents were involved and the fbi and police will prove it!

[@louhovatter]

@@ozzierabbit587 accessory! Providing an escape plan! The sister will now sing like a bird!

[@rayvin2940]

The Authorities Set-Up Gabrielle & Murdered Her Clearly The Only Reason

[@Olguini]

I would now really want to know how the murderer died.

[@kimroberts7006]

I suspect suicide as he did not want to be caught and sent to prison for life. Then he was likely ravaged by animals.

[@sandyhatfield1801]

@@kimroberts7006 in Wyoming murder is not life in prison, its death row.

[@chriss6457]

@@kimroberts7006 yes I agree the wild bore in that area will devour anything to fill its stomach

[@stephaniemccord6100]

He deserved to be alligator feed, but due to decomposition we will probably never know. He most likely offed himself so he wouldn't have to live on death row in Rawlins where the Wyoming State Penitentiary is located. In Wyoming prisoners are still executed.

[@bbgcars]

DIED FROM A PREHISTORIC PREDATOR!, EITHER 1) DEATH BY ALLIGATOR 2) DEATH BY CONSTRICTION BY A BURMESE PYTHON 3) DEATH BY SALTWATER CROC 4) DEATH BY CONSTRICTION BY A ROCK PYTHON 5) DEATH BY FLORIDA PANTHER ALL OF THESE IS POETIC JUSTICE...HE LOVED NATURE AND DIED IN NATURE! MOTHER EARTH HEARD GABBIES LAST SCREAM, THEN ENACTED JUSTICE ON HIM THE NATURAL WAY! TOUCHE!

[@trudyzaldivar2439]

The Florida police need to explain in detail why Brian was able to get lost.

[@joannlouis3992]

Or check if the local donut shops had a record breaking cash register " Cha Ching, Cha Ching" threshold of unheard proportions

[@sammatsusaka823]

Police can't go into the real details. Actually the COPS let Brian go so they can have a 4x4 outing and to look for Bigfoot.

[@joannlouis3992]

@@sammatsusaka823 bigfoot finds you, not the other way around. our most elusive relative.

[@patmacrotch5611]

The local police thought Brian came back on wednesday (9/15) after leaving that monday. They didn't find out until friday (9/17) from his parents, that Brian was missing. I forgot who exactly, put local pd recently admitted, 10/25-26, that they made this mistake. They *confused* his mom for him returning in the mustang on 9/15.

[@trudyzaldivar2439]

@@patmacrotch5611 There is still the question of how the only person that may have known Gabby's fate was not closely watched.

[@cherrodriguez8264]

The attorney is so fake he can sit there and talk about how hard it is for any parent but he knew just as much as the Laundries and just as cold hearted.I don't think they cared about their own son anymore than they did about Gabby.

[@weekendnomad5038]

They do .. they took him supplies .. they knew where he was this whole time . I bet he told them he was gonna off himself Bc what are the odds they take the FBI right to the body ?

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

People can be so ignorant 😂

[@sheilagravely5621]

He didnt have that sadness for Gabby's family

[@leahharbison3189]

These scumbags knew something was up. They stood in the way the whole time. REST IN PEACE GABBY PETITO.❤

[@mcqueenx75]

As a deaf person who is clueless, what you talking about?

[@sammatsusaka823]

Who is the scumbags? The protesters? I agree if it is the protesters, they have nothing better to do then to harass Brian's parents. They had nothing to do with the case.

[@leahharbison3189]

@@mcqueenx75 the parents of brian

[@mcqueenx75]

@@leahharbison3189 what if they didn't?

[@Kanalarchissa]

@@mcqueenx75 What do you mean? The van was parked for days there. They wouldn't say where Gaby is and why Brian came back all alone or whatever after they found out she was missing. Then they went on a trip? Then they let him "go for a walk" knowing his girlfriend is missing? Who'd do that? I'll tell you who'd do that. A parent who'd want their kid to get away with murder. They acted as if nothing had happened and let him escape, hoping he'll survive until things wear off.

[@SoFunMe]

How about showing us an aerial view of this specific area where Brian's remains were found from 4-weeks ago and then again on Wednesday when the remains were found. This would tell us how much water was there during the time of the initial search.

[@SwampDweller67]

Who is the "we" you refer to? Are you investigating like all these other wannabe detectives, lol?

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

What would that do? C’mon let the authorities do their job. The public is not entitled to anything. Besides, there was plenty of footage showing the area under water a few weeks ago…you just weren’t watching.

[@spellsforsale6871]

That would be helpful for sure!

[@lindavieira364]

I'm sure GABBY parents want to no everything concerning her passing...I hope they dig deeper...and find out...RIP GABBY...GOD BLESS YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY

[@imscanon]

They said that where they found him had been under chest deep water. If that's the case, alligators would have certainly gotten any meat on him and left the bones, or any of a number of other swamp life. That certainly explains why only bones were found more than any other explanation.

[@mariahcruz151]

Brian wouldn't even let this poor girl rest peacefully, he had to follow her even to the after life...that jus shows how much of a control freak he was...She wasn't the love of his life she was his prized possession

[@busybizconsultingllc3493]

They won't be in the same place

[@truth4004]

Hope she was waiting for him to beat him down finally.

[@wildcraneart5592]

i kind of think they loved each other and it was a tragic.

[@vickyfairchilds3297]

no, he kept leaving, she kept wanting him back

[@mariahcruz151]

@@busybizconsultingllc3493 ur probably rite !lol

[@maryperez3820]

Tha Laundries never cared to reach out to Gabby's family. Now they can feel the same loss as The Petito's. This is what you call karma.

[@busybizconsultingllc3493]

They were instructed by their lawyer to remain silent.

[@rhondacreason9871]

@@busybizconsultingllc3493 but they went camping with Brian knowing Gabby was not with them they need to be hounding him with qs

[@rhondacreason9871]

Mary Perez yes YOU GOT THAT RIGHT and karma didn't take long sweet Gabby RIP

[@rhondacreason9871]

I DO NOT BELIEVE BRIAN COMITTED SUICIDE BC HIS REMAINS WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE

[@busybizconsultingllc3493]

it makes sense that their lawyer told them to remain silent while thing seemed out of place and they'd not found Gabby, parents put 2+2 and lawyered up that is what any sane person would do. Yes sad for Petito family but from legal standpoint the right thing to do.

[@jpmpa703]

The Marshall's ego isn't allowing him to admit that he might have been wrong.

[@joannlouis3992]

Those cadaver dogs best go back to dog training 101 for dummies

[@winniesu8677]

It's very hard to smell things that are under water.

[@athenachristinemusic]

@@101sanford um

[@101sanford]

@@athenachristinemusic umm shut up hes a big man like me

[@athenachristinemusic]

@@101sanford oh ok

[@TheNameisPlissken1981]

The investigation is over. Brian was distraught because he didn't want to go to jail for murdering Gabby. However, Brian killed himself so his parents wouldn't hafta answer anymore questions!! Sadly, no justice for Gabby.

[@exitscreaming]

How would you know that was his motivation for killing himself --- to protect his parents? That sounds similar to the people who claimed for weeks that they KNEW he was on the run and being financed by his parents .

[@Samew0001]

Killing himself only makes it worse for his parents, they are left to pick up the pieces, and honestly there are more questions they can answer. It's not over yet.

[@damidnightgolfer]

He killed himself because he couldn't stand the idea of doing hard time. It's possible he may even have had a life sentence.

[@EmunahFL]

@@damidnightgolfer They were talking about the death penalty since murder is automatic death penalty in Wyoming, where she was murdered.

[@vls3771]

It's best it ends in a simple manner if it went to trial ....it would be a media circus and cost another 10 million ...

[@bronwyndegouveia109]

Now the investigation should be looking at the parents and lawyers involvement and what they know

[@nathanjamesbaker]

It's pretty obvious that Brian Laundrie killed himself the same day he parked the Mustang there in the Reserve. Any other scenario is highly implausible.

[@megankirkpatrick7016]

he was actively updating his spotify playlists & unfollowing people on instagram the first couple weeks he was missing

[@nathanjamesbaker]

@@megankirkpatrick7016 You were with him and saw him do this?

[@YerlYerlPung]

@@nathanjamesbaker yeah, I wonder how they know this

[@konapuppy10]

Far from closed, just the beginning! I think his parents need answers just as the Petetios do. His parents need to be questioned.

[@DopamineDecor]

Petitos

[@dreamscott5913]

His parents don't need answers they already know! The Petitos are the ones that need answers

[@ironmantis778]

They need to rule out a connection with the other 2 homicides in the area before any conclusions are made, everyones ignoring the 2 women who turned up as well.. this looks like the aftermath of a friggin horror movie, for real. We'll know what's up when all DNA testing is completed.

[@ZzTish]

@@CMRBURE 🙏 I’ve had similar thoughts, being a parent… let it be so

[@kaypowell407]

Over. Period

[@janischristiansen6689]

Well at least we know why the police and FBI were focused on that area when we were dismayed by that with all the sightings elsewhere....

[@zhangd1000]

These people are professional and they know what they are doing.

[@gilliscolgan4356]

Cadaver dogs can't smell through water, I guess.

[@purpdist2355]

People always try to pretend they are smarter than a whole national organization like the fbi

[@selassiecru8667]

FBI has the strongest voodoo people....they call them... profilers...beta know🧐😷🤔😰

[@taylornativi9457]

I want to know what Gabby’s parents have to say about his finding.

[@kellygilbert5778]

Me too,💂👅

[@deedeeOWL]

The Laundrie’s family being at the scene of discovering Brian’s body just made this seem like a coverup - that Brian is still alive out there possibly over the boarder. Remember that media captured a photo Brian’s dad being friendly and chatty with one of the FBI agent (while outside of Brian’s parents house)!!!

[@Alibumstead]

Omg shut up! This is not a movie!. It’s real life and it’s not that complicated. It takes little to no common sense to know that you can’t fake DNA and dental records. Jesus Christ. It’s him. He killed himself or a gator got him. Not everything is so dramatic. Calm down.

[@lisalucero1035]

He made have fake his own death

[@Lena-xi4dw]

I was thinking that's possible when they said they've found partial remains (cause if it's a leg, an arm, you can still be alive without them) but now that we know it's part of his skull and it matches his dental records, we should accept it's him.

[@tuesdayjanae3676]

@@Alibumstead for real ! So many conspiracy theorists on the internet it is asinine and irritating. They literally matched his dental records and people are still being like “ he may have pulled his teeth out and implanted them in another persons jaw” it is ridiculous

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

@@tuesdayjanae3676 lol thats hilarious. he killed himself & then the gators got him. End of story.

[@FEKIFIKNOW]

So next will come the movie, the books and the tv guest appearances by a sundry cast of characters who will all have their say on the matter. Who will benefit from this tragedy and can there be any justice for Gabby that ultimaelty emerges from this tangled mess? So many unanswered questions to this case that captured the attention of the world.

[@lisalee1878]

That's what I was thinking too as well they're going to make a movie about this. The Gabby Petito story.

[@benlyons7752]

Seems like the Laundries want a different justice than was given to the Petitos. The Laundries have kept their silence and then walk basically directly to Brian’s contents and body location. Wow is all I can say

[@charlottehutchinson1416]

All this tragedy could have been derailed if poor Gabby could have been given just a few days chance to meditate on her circumstances. To just receive some self validation she could go it alone!!!

[@charlottehutchinson1416]

Only the female cop hit the mark to try and help Gabby realize the seriousness of her sitiation!! At least she had the wisdom to try to help her not stand and buff up a dangerous killer.

[@alienatedism]

@@joshbearden16363 you’re so full of it. You’re a scam. Con artist.

[@marthayounger9219]

The Laundries Lawyers lack is a Bully and he has been cut with few lies. Mr. Morgan is a real Lawyer good manners and strait to the point no cussing areal Intelligent dignified Gentleman.

[@MaggieVlogs5050]

I will never trust what I see outside again people pretent to be happy when they're going through hell in real life, RIP all💜💜

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

You can be happy and still be going through hell. Eventually that hell wins, though if you give it enough time.

[@JoTracy]

If you ignore all the mountains of speculation and theories, and just focus on the facts, there's no big mystery. Odd sequence of events but no mystery. A sad tragedy

[@andiharp9275]

Well stated. Thank you

[@mellou1933]

Finally someone who agrees 👍

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

It’s like a modern day Romeo & Juliet story. With a dash of domestic violence. I do believe he still loved her.

[@sdickerson1918]

Thank you. People need to let this "die" it was 2 ordinary people and he killed her in anger. His family protected him just like most other families would until they knew his side. This happens everyday. SHE WAS NEVER A KZbinR!

[@MA__]

@@occipitalneuralgia2339 this is not romantic and should not be romanticized

[@annspringer3893]

I can't believe they open up the park so fast and bones are still missing

[@marthayounger9219]

All that Investigation a big waste of manpower and money from the Tax payers and the parents went there and like Magic found all that they went there to get

[@3yearsago287]

Investigation should continue on the laundrie family even though Brian is dead.

[@astaraoneill9166]

This guy Morgan is great, and what a refreshing contrast to the Laundrie’s lawyer in interviews! This man is calm, (not angry) and respectful to the interviewer.

[@ShirTuck]

There were 5 bodies found during this search for Laundrie. Dental records would have been obtained when the first body was found.

[@sammygirl6910]

They didn't find any bodies in Florida. 🙄

[@ShirTuck]

@@sammygirl6910 ~ Where did I say Florida? 🤣

[@lesliekwan6654]

The absurd silence also caused the life of their own child. What a shame. If they only opened up and reached out their son would be alive and if found guilty would have only served his term and could have got some professional mental health support.

[@elisapelaccia6484]

Leslie Kwan- Clearly you do not know much about the US prison system, and all of the corruption and abuse that goes on behind the walls. Knowing what I do, I would rather die than spend the rest of my natural life in one of those places, especially in a state like Florida! 😱

[@astaraoneill9166]

He might have been facing the death penalty.

[@davidfreeman3083]

@@astaraoneill9166 Not really. Usually they're reserved for people who 'planned' a murder sophisticatedly (like mass shooting, terrorist attack, revenge attack, grand heist and killing everyone in the way, etc.), and murdered more than 1 person. That's why there're less than 10 ppl sentenced to death in FL each year I believe. TX has the highest # of death sentences per year of any US state at either 19 or 49 if I remembered correctly.

[@davidfreeman3083]

Doubt so. After all it's Brian who'd be primarily responsible. Even if his parents are more 'open' they might not be able to change his own determination to take his own life.

[@sunnybrookfarm762]

Maybe he showed up at Home with a false story about his gf disappearing. Anything is possible... And daddy laundrie saw right through him but BL wouldn't confess to them? Many kids keep secrets to themselves from the parents.

[@jan2351]

Laundries need investigated to full extent. They need to disclose everything they know to Petito family and pay for the emotional damage and search efforts. There is no one left to protect and they knew where he was. They should not be allowed to get away with this behavior. This whole case should've been handled differently and I hope we learn from it and make changes.

[@ChelseyIsATotal5SOSFan]

The document says a “comparison” so doesn’t that mean it could also not be him as well? It just seems so coincidental that when they found his belongings that they just so happened to find his remains. It just seems weird to me.

[@skeetrix5577]

Keep your tin foil hat on and I'm sure all the answers will come to you as long as you try as hard as you can

[@taylorbug9]

Yeah especially considering that bite mark analysis is done by eyesight and not computer.

[@sammygirl6910]

No, that's not what it means. Find something else to obsess over.

[@sammygirl6910]

Coincidental? Because people aren't found with their belongings when they die? They strip naked, hang their purse or backpack on a fence post and walk 5 miles before they manually strangle themselves?

[@sammygirl6910]

@@taylorbug9 Dental identification isn't bite mark analysis😂😂😂 It's done with x-ray comparison with existing dental records. JFC, if you don't even know that, just don't leave a comment. Yikes😬

[@tracipoole9962]

So water levels were inaccessable but 2 days later the parents were able to get to where supposed items were found? 2 days before the police couldnt get to that area, but water receded that fast and it just so happened Chris Laundrie went straight to where items were? Come on!!!!! That is so dirty it's unreal

[@marthayounger9219]

I don't get it they have divers that are trained for this type of situation five feet of water is nothing to them the cadaver dogs can smell a dead body in the water Does dogs are Brilliant . and according to the police they were there. So the parents go there and like magic the found all this bag remains mess around with the evidence the police was not with them wen the parents found the so called remains.

[@farawayeyes6358]

I only hope that Brian was man enough to, on his way out, leave something in that book, confession/details or something to give closure to Gabby's family.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

I find this absurd. Why would a person like him bother to give closure for Gabby’s parents. The boy was a selfish, self centered person. I thought we all knew about that after all he did. How can you expect for an act of kindness towards her parents?

[@marthayounger9219]

Me to but you know everything is a cover up

[@lynamor2959]

Sad situation all the way around. 2 lives lost over supposed “LOVE.”

[@erikagyneth8222]

Are you sure??

[@marthayounger9219]

Gabby is with the Father Brian will never get there No room for murderers

[@jamieb4904]

Even in death, I don’t believe that Brian would have told the actual truth about what happened with Gabby. If he did leave a written explanation, I believe he would have spun a story justifying what happened. In no way shape or form would he take full responsibility, IMO! A narcissist always feels they are the victim, the world revolves around them, etc… If he killed himself it was only because he was afraid of facing the consequences of his actions, IMO. Otherwise, Gabby would still be alive. Just my thoughts and Opinions.

[@lukewalker1051]

Problem is, there is no basis for your opinion. He killed himself because he couldn't live with the guilt of killing the girl of his dreams. They were young. They both had mental health challenges. Perfect storm and no adults interceded to save them. Brian got Gabby off where he could do what he wanted to her and she was unprotected. She was small and weak and couldn't hurt him much. If Brian was a simmering pot ready to boil over, he may have done a good job concealing it until he didn't.

[@dreamscott5913]

@@lukewalker1051, shut up!

[@thecook8964]

Well said JJB

[@lathavaratharajan5071]

@pureinheart777 stung by a Scorpio 😅

[@journeywithme9554]

@@lukewalker1051 I agree with your explanation. I feel this way as well.

[@terrybuckalew6874]

May the good Lord surround each parent with his love and peace and healing

[@charm8167]

I agree because both families have each lost a child each. Doesn’t matter how it happened. Unfortunately they didn’t ask for any of this to happen. Nobody knows how you would react to finding out your child has hurt and killed a person he was in a relationship with. May God give these families strength in the days ahead. It’s just heartbreaking.

[@JoesCaribbeanVanLife]

@@charm8167 everyone who says that they don't know how would they act, would probably protect a close one at all costs.

[@Bombo505]

I agree. Whether right or wrong, I pray both families heal. Both wanted to protect their children. Even if 1 did wrong. And in the end they both lost them. No one wins. Leave it to God. 🙏❤️

[@marthayounger9219]

The Lord is with the two families meaning Gabby father and family and Gabby mom and family. The Laundries will be in purgatory like the son

[@ronnieguitar99]

But it wasn't suicide, he was murdered by an alligator who was enraged over what had happened to Gabby.

[@patmacrotch5611]

I bet the alligator had a gold tooth.

[@dianarinehart9739]

I certainly hope they don't just rely on dental records. Need DNA testing.

[@dukesmj]

Did you NOT pay attention to what the man said about dental records???? Good lord.

[@dianarinehart9739]

@@dukesmj I did NOT say anything about the dental records matching the corpse. I've no doubt they do. Dental records can be switched out. Would not be the first time... As hinky as this whole thing with he and his family has been, I put nothing past them. Run a DNA test and put it to rest. Or not...

[@shelbyclaar4093]

Gabby's Family needs Gabby's Things Returned plus Compensation for many things including Truth & Accountability!!!!

[@blak_momba3056]

I been following this story from the very beginning and I must say that this story gets more and more bizarre as the weeks go on. Matter of fact this is the most bizarre story I have ever came across in my life!!!!!

[@monika7224]

Replacing dental records is not difficult. They should check the DNA of the remains.

[@zisira2469]

Tin foil hat alert.. sorry man this is the sad boring reality, not the Hollywood movie you wish it was

[@randymagnum8721]

No it isn't difficult, it's impossible. You think fictional content on television is real.

[@MegaTaximan]

That takes considerable time and great expense, when just a look at x ray records can tell them there's no need for DNA

[@randymagnum8721]

@@MegaTaximan a couple hundred bucks and 1 to 3 days after a sample is collected.

[@ra.h.8840]

Amen.

[@dawnsunrise1981]

We knew he couldn’t survive in the swamp for this long. The big question is how did Brian pass. I feel so bad for both sets of parents. Did Brian get septic , suicide , snake venom , lack of fresh water? The whole story is sad. Did his parents know about Gabby? What happened in Wyoming? Will we ever know what really happened.

[@claudiam2541]

It would be interesting to know what was in that backpack. That would make a difference to know whether or not he had plans to stay in the reserve for a couple of days. If he was not prepared for a camp out, he most likely Did himself in not too long after he got there

[@Zmiana_Pogody]

Thank you for wise, emphatetic comment. I hate all those raged people who just express plain hate and don't see that they also have no remorse. Narcissists who blame narcissists! We need more people like You: calm, empathetic, open minded, free thinkers, with sorrow for all beings, calmly waiting for answers and education that we all can learn from the tragic events.

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

@@claudiam2541 it also would be interesting to know IF he planned his suicide, why did he go shopping with phones with his mom, when the next day he took off, and left it along with his wallet? Did he suddenly have a change of heart?

[@deea9020]

This is how I think it all went down, After the fight in the van with the police,Gabby and Brian continued to argue. Brian escalated to the point of grabbing her and strangling her, then panicked once he came back to earth from his immature rage. Went into flight mode and left the Van then realized he should take the van home or run and hide. Being a mommas boy he ran home, In the drive he decided to play dumb,but cant hide his feelings and is scared tells parents. They hire lawyer. He realizes there is a death penalty and decides to end his life. Parents probably didnt know he was going to do this as any parent would stop it.

[@HB-tc9bi]

Exactly! I said the same thing.

[@luvpamelanewton]

He initially said they were in a "time out" from a fight. When they got a lawyer is when they knew he killed her supposedly by accident.

[@HB-tc9bi]

@@luvpamelanewton That Bertolino guy is the worst route they could have taken. His recommendation of silence pretty much led to the Laundries being vilified. How do you withhold information when these parents are frantically calling you about their missing daughter? The lawyer should have just had him come forward and tell the truth, and that could have possibly saved his life. But I feel like he was determined not to face the music, the thought was probably unbearable for him.

[@donnadelcore1976]

I would like to know why the cadaver dog didn't find the body. They can smell death under water, dirt etc..Just seems weird that C.L. got a fed ex pkg one day & the next day HE finds the evidence 30 mins after going in there, when no police officers were with him. Then they handled the evidence...

[@littlekitty2418]

The dogs didnt find him cause the water was chest deep in that area. Chest deep.

[@ra.h.8840]

Right. Why didn’t his body float?

[@ra.h.8840]

@@littlekitty2418 then his body or parts of his body should’ve floated. The book should’ve floated.

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

C laundrie probably couldnt get his deliveries beause of the protesters. Everyone gets packages. Are you suggesting that someone planted Brian's body? Do you know how rediculous that scenario is? I am pretty sure since the water was really high, they was not able to take the dogs into and over every area and if the dogs are not close, they might get a hit, but it does make it difficult for the dog to narrow down the exact location.

[@ra.h.8840]

@@murdermysterymissing8044 why didn’t the dry bag and pats of the body float on the top of the water, if floods have hid Brian’s body for weeks? The Laundries have influential friends to cover up for them, just as much as they are still covering up for their son. The Laundries and their creepy lawyer should be thoroughly interrogated, in case there’s any justice left.

[@MarilynFromTarotClarity]

I can't understand what the point of the camping trip was about right after coming home without Gabby.

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

Brian might not have told them, but he likely wanted to convey that he loved them and have his own, and give the family one last good memory.

[@MarilynFromTarotClarity]

@@murdermysterymissing8044 Possibly. That sounds possible.

[@HR-wd6cw]

People also forget that animals can accelerate the decomposition process. By that I mean if they feast on the body, then bacteria can get to the internals quicker and break it down quicker. Obviously water has plenty of bacteria (harmful usually) in it especially if it's a "swamp" area like that, and animals are living in that area. So yeah, it's possible for a body to break down in a month or 5-6 weeks. I think we think about a body breaking down in a casket where there is little to no air, the body is sealed in a container (the casket, and then the vault) so this slows the process down. People forget that a body left out in the open is subject to all sort of abuse and can definitely decompose in as little as a month if the conditions are right. In drier climates, it may take longer for the bones to break down as they will dry up and become brittle (I'm also saying dry environemnts like the desert where you may not have much moisture).

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

DIDN'T they keep saying he was a person of interest, not the "suspect" for Gabby's death..only ACCUSED of using her credit card? Then, WHY WOULD THE CASE BE CLOSED?? ..😖🤯

[@Samanta-van-laar]

Becausse u can't put a dead men/women in jail case clossed the rest is for him to deal with the devil

[@suesanborts-bredall9914]

EXACTLY!!! Until they have enough evidence to prove it was him, beyond a reasonable doubt, they haven't solved the case. How could they close it?

[@DarthNero]

@@suesanborts-bredall9914 If you only have a single suspect in a murder investigation and that suspect dies, case will be closed. The only way it will remain open is if there are other evidence that points the involvement of a 3rd party.

[@suesanborts-bredall9914]

@@DarthNero He wasn't a suspect..he was a person of interest. They didn't have enough evidence to call him a suspect.

[@damonlemasters3424]

@@suesanborts-bredall9914 person of interest is same as suspect just down played to get him in custody.

[@sheilad6237]

If the lawyer said not to talk to anyone, and that’s why they didn’t take Gabby’s parents call.... They called didn’t get a response then reported her missing... LAWYER LIED he was retained long before cops were ever involved!!

[@JoeyisDREADful]

Yup

[@weekendnomad5038]

I feel like Brian told the sister first

[@patgilson3619]

If you have nothing to hide, you don't hire a solicitor like this to give you advice to stay silent. If she was missing, you report her missing to her parents or police, but if you know what happened, then of course they had to hire a solicitor.

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

@@patgilson3619 you are so far off. Innocent people also hire lawyers to stay protected. You have never needed a lawyer, so you are unaware of that.

[@patgilson3619]

@@occipitalneuralgia2339Yes, you hire a lawyer also when you are inocent, but do you really think these people hired it because they have to probe the were innocent when they were not even accused of anything yet, they just wanted to have advice from their friend Bertolino to hide as much as posible without been caught. In this case they hired him because they knew they were in a big trouble, they wanted to be 'protected', so I don't know what you are trying to achieve. I was referring to this case, not in general. They failed to report Gabby missing, they helped the son, so they knew the mess, that is why they had to hire a solicitor, END.

[@TheTalksoup]

I love Professor Scott Morgan. Every time he is on I learn so much. It's like taking a forensics class. He isn't patronizing.

[@michaelelytakemerida3076]

It all depends of what Laundries told officials NOT the media and the people. Media can be “eval” like the wild pigs mentioned on other report.

[@kathyjones1308]

Now let's find summer Wells and the west boy's

[@jb41161]

I am so confused They say that where his remains were found had been under water ?? Would he have not floated up for one thing ? 2nd how did he wind up in the water ? Just fell asleep and water came up and he drowned ..something does not make sense

[@cherylking62ck]

They knew there son hurt Gabby! and they just left her out in the in wilderness…. 😭😭😭😭

[@exitscreaming]

You're assuming things that haven't been proven yet

[@gailcaplan7015]

The KNEW their son KILLED Gabby

[@shannondarby2474]

One thing about life. Them tables turn. Its ironic he was left dead in a swamp with his body decaying. Exactly how he left gaby. What you do to others always comes back around. And his parents had to go through what they put petitos family through.

[@mellou1933]

Where is the evidence? Once again merely an assumption/ speculation, people need to back off with their conspiracies and make believe assumptions - it's these theories that make this case so difficult because ppl don't listen to the facts.

[@ozzierabbit587]

@@mellou1933 I think you make good points, but people like to play armchair detective and decide cases by themselves based on whatever strikes them as relevant.

[@mkasps3]

I think the camping out in front of the Laundries home NOW is overkill. Brian is DEAD.

[@Samanta-van-laar]

Karma is a bi***

[@justinwheeler5614]

Lucky bastard. If only more POS's held themselves to account like this privileged murderer, we wouldn't have a need for a justice system.

[@CarsnStuff]

ehh who cares... those people know what happend and chose to avoid speaking up. i get it.. typically families will not rat on their own. But they straight up helped a murderer get away from the law plain and simple. thats a crime and if the law isnt going to prosecute them for doing that then i think the public has every right to make their life a living hell.

[@ozzierabbit587]

@@CarsnStuff Brian was never charged with murder.

[@MoBahar687]

People calling for blood and blaming the Laundrie family. Currently, everything said about them is third party. We dont know exactly what happen and the smartest thing they did was to have a lawyer and the LAWYER was the one who advice them not to say anything. Im not saying they are 100% free from criticism . I cant imagine how the Petitot family is feeling.

[@makeupandmusicgirl]

I am not sorry for his family. They helped him get away and now they know what the Petito family has been going through. A kind of justice. Now I hope police can prove he did it and prove that the Laundries helped him get away so they can prosecute them.

[@rhondacreason9871]

I don't feel sorry for his parents they went camping with Brian knowing Gabby was not there

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

They never say BODY ,found.. how come the journal is intact???? So the DAY the parents go look, they find belongings? FBI couldn't find it in 3 weeks?? ARE they just 'closing the case '..only teeth? No tissue /DNA?? Gaby was laying in hot sun for weeks..Confusing.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

His parents may have hid or helped.. wrong...BUT, they didn't take Gabby ,parents are parents This is such a tragic needless loss of 2 lives....Im not saying ST ALL I pity Brian..I pity the situation. Ladies- Love should be red roses, pink hearts, white wine, yellow sunsets,- NOT BLACK & BLUE.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

How are HE &HIS FAM getting all the air time??? Grrrr THE VICTIM IS GABBY.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

They can't prove anything if hes dead... thats the point isn't it??make him disappear.. It's strange to me ,of course,how the parents found all that in the 1st day they looked; however they still never said they found a 'body'- nothing about DNA,blah blah- just teeth? And if he was always only 'a person of interest' in the death of Gabby and only wanted for using credit cards, why would they close the case IF HES REALLY DEAD?? Either say he was the prime and only suspect and go after him for murder -not credit credit card fraud, BUT WHY " close the case" if he was just a person of interest. None of it makes sense. Didn't they not say mom works for the government? Are we being distracted? Did someone plant that stuff there..is it a BODY? HIS? But the journal & papers survived? If the area was NOT ACCESSIBLE prior, then how was he there? Ughhh.still- The victim ..is Gabby

[@himssendol6512]

The family knew he was out there somewhere. They may have had a pre agreed way to contact each other but became worried when they lost contact. That’s my theory.

[@nurseprac.nikki513]

This guy is the best source of information so far.

[@jeannec8053]

I thought he would be in Canada by now. I didn’t think he would do himself in in Carlton Reserve.

[@DenaeK]

Hopefully he was ripped apart by gators.

[@jeannec8053]

@@DenaeK while he was alive

[@DenaeK]

@@jeannec8053 yesssss

[@annemariejewell5323]

I big part of me thinks finding his body is all a set up and may not actually be Brian at all!

[@liloscrazycollections8418]

Exacly im thinking the same

[@marianjohnson2168]

My heart goes out to Gabby’s parents. May God be with them. I can’t imagine any of this. The only help they have is God and he will be with them through it all. Prayer. And more prayers daily. I will be praying and I hope many other people will as well

[@marthayounger9219]

Jesus is with Gabby and her parents I lost my mom 23 years ago and the pain is there it never goes away you just learn to live with it wen you murder you will get what is coming to you Brian will be for ever in purgatory

[@bryarrose3102]

This is so sad and a horrible travesty. The parents have been through so much on both sides. I do believe he and Gabby loved each other but didn't know how to deal with their anxiety. I do believe that Brian had a psychotic break on Gabby and I do believe that he when he got home that he couldn't help but see her face over and over plus they were always together for the most part. His deep fear with anxiety, he had to be alone away from everyone and the family I believe went to this place, possible him and Gabby but his own pain and guilt he didn't want to live. I do believe he killed himself. How sad his parents must have mourned knowing he probably did. This is far from over because Gabby's family want answers and the world but so do the Laundries in a different way also. My heart is broken for them all. I just would have to had to TDO my son but I don't think Brian could attempt to live with what all transpired and his guilt was more than he could bare. I have great compassion for them all.

[@JessOrozco]

Wow finally a decent comment that tries to understand both sides. I agree with you 100%!

[@bryarrose3102]

@@JessOrozco Thank you so much Jess!

[@svetlanab655]

@Bryar Rose ~ I do so agree with you. They loved each other, were very young and didn't quite know how to deal with the day to day stress of being together in such confined quarters. While I do not condone his actions I do have compassion for both families, all of there lives have been changed forever 💙

[@kristiedawson1887]

Well said ! agree

[@JessOrozco]

@pureinheart777 It looks like you know a lot about zodiacs. I wonder what are your thoughts of Virgo? Sorry for the weird question

[@imanfadilah4992]

I believe they helped him and when they suddenly lost contact with him they knew he was dead and wanted the fbi to find him so they can have a funeral and come to closer with their son.

[@sunnybrookfarm762]

Maybe parents killed him....

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

That’s exactly what happened

[@1020LAStep]

Your 'Debrief' answered all my questions. Great, great coverage. I appreciate your work. 👍

[@treemanzoneskullyajan711]

"A Man thats on the Run, Is A Dirty Son of A Gun" - JX

[@lindavieira364]

AMEN

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

But he wasn't on the run after all.

[@lindavieira364]

@@murdermysterymissing8044 he left her body

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

@@lindavieira364 Yes but at that point the authorities did not know she was missing. Therefore he wasn't running from anyone.

[@serenaleaghgrace5023]

great report, thank you

[@EzzyTrueCrime]

Why would they reach out to dentist before even knowing if Brian was dead?

[@diannt9583]

Covering all bases. It's a move that makes sense to me. But then again my first thought when I heard that the guy was missing in that preserve was that he'd offed himself there and donated his body to the alligators.

[@thenerdygirlblog]

So that they could get a quick formal identification in the circumstance they came across a body

[@marthayounger9219]

They had everything set up