Roberta Laundrie denied any connection of her statements to Petito’s demise. Additionally, Petito’s parents expressed their attempts to reach out to Laundrie’s parents and sister but received no response. The visit of officers to the Laundrie residence on September 11th was captured on body camera footage, revealing Christopher Laundrie informing the officer that his son was present but redirecting further inquiries to legal counsel.
Josh Taylor, a spokesperson for the North Port police, disclosed to USA TODAY his uncertainty regarding potential charges that Laundrie’s parents might face, stating, “To date, no criminal activities related to this case have been identified within the City of North Port.” Gabrielle Petito, aged 22, was reported missing on September 11, 2021, subsequent to embarking on a cross-country journey in a van with her partner and failing to return home. A photograph of Petito with Brian Laundrie is included in this undated handout.
In response to the docuseries, Laundrie’s attorney, Steven Bertolino, highlighted numerous inaccuracies, misaligned timelines, and factual errors, hinting at potential intent or mere oversight in presenting their ‘truth.’ “It is common knowledge that Brian was responsible for Gabby’s passing and later took his own life,” Bertolino affirmed. “May the families of both Gabby and Brian be granted the space to grieve and commemorate them peacefully.”
Contributing: Erin Jensen, Jeanine Santucci, John Bacon, Christal Hayes, Grace Hauck & Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY. This article was originally featured on USA TODAY under the title: Gabby Petito found after extensive search. What to know amid Netflix series.
