Category: Gabby Petito

Gabby Petito’s Parents Sue Laundrie’s Parents Over Killing

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The parents of Gabby Petito claim in a new Florida lawsuit that Brian Laundrie told his parents he had killed her before he returned home alone from their ill-fated western trip in a converted van. The lawsuit filed Thursday in Sarasota County Circuit Court contends that Laundrie told his parents on Aug. 28…


Brian Laundrie’s Full Autopsy Report Released by Florida Examiner

Brian Laundrie’s full autopsy and forensic reports (pdf) were released by the District Twelve Medical Examiner Monday in Florida on Monday, providing more details about the circumstances around his death. The report included details about the 23-year-old’s belongings, which were found in plain sight along a trail in the Carlton Reserve near North Port, Florida. The…


Federal Charges Against Brian Laundrie Dropped by Wyoming US Attorney

The Wyoming U.S. Attorney’s office dismissed an indictment against Brian Laundrie in the wake of the FBI’s announcement that it is closing its investigation into his case. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Scott Skavdahl granted a motion to dismiss bank fraud charges against Laundrie “for the reason that the Defendant is deceased,” according to a Wednesday…


FBI: Boyfriend Admitted to Killing Gabby Petito in Notebook

The boyfriend of deceased traveler Gabby Petito had admitted to killing her in a notebook, according to the FBI. It marks the first time the FBI has placed the blame squarely on Brian Laundrie, Petito’s boyfriend and fiancé, also deceased. He was the prime suspect in her death. The FBI in Denver also announced in…


Police Officers Who Pulled Over Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Made ‘Unintentional Mistakes’: Review

Police officers who stopped a vehicle containing Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie several days before Petito disappeared made “unintentional mistakes,” according to a newly released review of the Aug. 12, 2021, stop. A formal complaint lodged with the Moab City Police Department triggered the review, which was conducted by Capt. Brandon Ratcliffe of the Price City…


Lessons to Be Learned From the Media Circus

Commentary I’ve been thinking a lot about the phrase “media circus” lately. I’ve heard it applied to all sorts of crime-related stories I’ve covered during my decades as a reporter. Lately, the expression cropped up during the near wall-to-wall coverage of the Gabby Petito missing person/homicide case. I also heard it applied recently to the…


Florida Police Chief Admits ‘Human Error’ in Brian Laundrie Case

The police chief in North Port, Florida, admitted human error played a role in the manhunt for Brian Laundrie, who was sought as a person of interest in the disappearance and death of ex-girlfriend Gabby Petito. North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison told reporters on Monday that police made a mistake when they saw Laundrie…


Laundrie Family Hopes for Answers After Remains Found

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Family members were hoping for more answers from law enforcement regarding the cause of death for Brian Laundrie, who was a person of interest in the death of girlfriend Gabby Petito while the couple was on a cross-country road trip, an attorney said Friday. “I was informed by law enforcement yesterday that perhaps…


Human Remains Found in Florida Park Confirmed to Be Brian Laundrie: FBI

The FBI on Thursday evening confirmed that the human remains discovered in a Florida wildlife park on Wednesday belonged to those of manhunt suspect Brian Laundrie, who is a person of interest in the death of his ex-girlfriend Gabby Petito. “On October 21, 2021, a comparison of dental records confirmed that the human remains found…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Oct. 20)

Unidentified human remains were found near items said to belong to Brian Laundrie, the Biden administration unveils its plan to get 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated, and one congressman is calling on Texans to defend themselves and their border.