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Brian Laundrie death update – Gabby Petito’s fiancé 'had an American-flag covered gun in his bedroom,' pictures reveal
SOME photos previously surfaced of Brian Laundrie's room, and one shows an American-flag-covered gun.
In the picture, a gun painted to resemble the American flag hangs on the shelf and a chilling poster depicting violent stabbings and beatings sits on a nearby bookshelf.
Internet sleuths are still trying to figure out the meaning of the gun in the snapshot.
Meanwhile, mystery still surrounds Laundrie's cause of death, after his remains were found last month.
Laundrie's bones were located at Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park on October 21 and the next day, it was reported that initial autopsy results came back inconclusive and his bones would be sent to an anthologist in an attempt to determine a cause of death.
Laundrie was found after Gabby Petito was last seen on August 24, 2021, checking out of a hotel with Brian in Salt Lake City, Utah and she was reported missing on September 11 by her mother after Brian returned home without her on September 1.
On September 19, 2021, authorities in Wyoming announced a body was found in the area where the search for Gabby had been underway.
Read our Brian Laundrie live blog for the latest news and updates…
- H. J. Hayes
OFFICIALS ‘ILLEGALLY’ CHARGED $3,000 IN FEES FOR VIDEO
Officials in the Utah city where Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had an explosive domestic dispute have been accused of illegally collecting nearly $3,000 in fees for the distressing police bodycam footage of the incident.
The Moab Police Department is planning to return the fees collected from multiple media organizations featuring footage of the officers pulling over Gabby and her ex-fiancé Brian outside of Arches National Park.
The August 12 recordings showed the 22-year-old Gabby holding her neck and explaining to both Moab and park officers that her fiance Brian had “scratched and grabbed” her, causing the bruises – nearly a month before the woman was reported missing and later found dead.
- H. J. Hayes
CONSPIRACY THEORY: BRIAN TOOK OVER GABBY’S INSTAGRAM
A number of commenters on a July 26 post on Gabby Petito’s Instagram account suggested that they believe Laundrie had taken over custody of her Instagram account from that point on.
They felt an alleged shift in tone and a heavier focus on Brian in later uploads was a nod to that conspiracy theory.
“I think we all think this was most likely her last post,” one said. “All the ones after this one don’t seem the same as all the ones before this one … you can tell the difference between the two of them after reading his posts on his account.”
- G. P. Rodriguez
DIGITAL FOOTPRINT COULD OFFER ANSWERS
Paul Belli, of the International Homicide Investigations Association, told The Sun Brian and Gabby’s online activity could offer clues.
He said: “When you look at what an average download on a phone is, it’s thousands of pages when you actually put it into a PDF. While it’s fairly searchable by keywords, there’s a lot of sitting there minute-for-minute reading.”
Belli added that cops will have “gathered mountains of video footage” but warned it could take months to trawl through.
- G. P. Rodriguez
GABBY’S DAD ASKS SLEUTHS TO HELP FIND MISSING GIRL
Mikaiya Ileen Richardson was last seen on October 22 in Waterford, Michigan.
Gabby’s father, Joseph Petito shared a picture of Mikaiya on his Instagram, urging people to help find her.
“Ok #instagram and #truecrime sleuths please help find 30-year-old #Mikaiya,” read the post along with more information on Mikaiya’s last whereabouts.
According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System [NamUS], Mikaiya left her residence in a 2015 dark green Chevrolet Cruze 4 door.
Comments underneath Mr. Petito’s post praised him for using his platform as the Petito family has gained attention after the murder of his 22-year-old daughter Gabby.
One user wrote: That’s my hometown, thank you for helping”
- G. P. Rodriguez
SPECULATION AROUND BRIAN’S NOTEBOOK
Online sleuths speculated that Laundrie may have written a “confession note” in the notebook.
And web detectives, who claimed to have unearthed a series of “demonic artworks” on Laundrie’s social media profiles, claim the journal could contain chilling drawings.
One Facebook “detective” said: “I think it’s probably his art. They were both into drawing.”
An internet sleuth feared: “My theory is drawing of the events that led up to it and during her strangulation. It’s going to be dark (sic).”
It’s not known what, if anything, is inside the notebook that officers reportedly found.
- G. P. Rodriguez
TIMELINE
Brian Laundrie timeline
Brian Laundrie has not been seen since the morning of September 13. Here is a timeline of Laundrie’s latest whereabouts:
- July 2021: Brian Laundrie and his fiancé Gabby Petito leave for a grip across the country. The couple visit numerous national parks across the way.
- August 12: Police in Utah respond to an incident involving the couple. The bodycam footage is not released for another month but it shows a visibly upset Gabby talking to police after reports of a domestic violence incident outside a grocery store.
- August 24: Gabby is seen leaving a hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Laundrie.
- September 1: Laundrie returns to his home in North Port, Florida without Gabby.
- September 6: Laundrie joins his family on a camping trip about 75 miles from their home in North Port.
- September 11: Gabby's family reports her missing.
- September 13: Laundrie leaves home to go hiking in Carlton Reserve, Florida. His family had initially said he departed on September 14, but revised their timeline weeks later.
- September 15: Laundrie is named a person of interest in the case of Gabby.
- September 16: Bodycam footage is released regarding the incident between Gabby and Laundrie.
- September 19: The FBI announces a body found at a Wyoming national park is believed to be that of Gabby's.
- September 23: The FBI issued a warrant for Laundrie's arrest claiming he "used unauthorized debit cards after Gabby Petito's death."
- September 26: A funeral is held for Gabby in New York.
- September 27: Dog the Bounty Hunter announces he will lend a hand and help search for Laundrie.
- September 28: Gabby's family held an emotional press conference as the search for Laundrie continued.
- October 5: Laundrie's sister, Cassie, appeared on Good Morning America and urged her brother to come forward.
- October 7: Laundrie's father, Chris Laundrie, assisted law enforcement in the search to find his son.
- October 12: Gabby's autopsy results were made public. Teton County Coroner Dr Brent Blue confirmed Gabby died by strangulation.
- October 20: Laundrie's personal items were found near the Myakkahatchee Creek Park trail in Florida. The medical examiner was called to the scene to investigate.
- October 21: Reports stated the human remains found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park were bones.
- October 21: The FBI confirmed the remains found have been identified as Laundrie's.
WAS THE KILLER’S DNA FOUND ON GABBY’S BODY?
Paul Belli, an ex-lieutenant of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, thinks Gabby’s killer could have left DNA on her body.
He told CNN: “You would expect DNA on either one of them from the other. But I mean, if there’s DNA maybe where it shouldn’t be, that could be kind of a clue as to what may have occurred.
“So there are ways to absolutely, at least get you to a point where you’re like ‘Ok this definitely makes sense, this is the person who did this crime.”
A preliminary autopsy stated the manner of her death was homicide before coroners revealed her cause of death.
RUMOR: BRIAN’S PARENTS ‘IMMUNITY’ BARGAIN, CONTINUED
A close friend of Brian Laundrie said: “We believe his mom and dad struck some sort of secret deal of immunity between either the Florida DA or the FBI.
“Obviously, they want to save themselves and every little bit they have left.”
The friend said that the agreement most likely would require the parents to “provide the necessary evidence to close the case” and help investigators find their son in exchange for “immunity for all charges of harboring, assisting, or whatever it might be.”
RUMOR: BRIAN’S PARENTS ‘IMMUNITY’ BARGAIN
Chris and Roberta Laundrie may have told cops where to find their son in exchange for immunity, his close friend has speculated.
Laundrie’s long-time pal told The Sun exclusively that they believe “Brian’s parents made a deal with the district attorney for immunity.”
The tipster, who wishes to remain anonymous, revealed the information came from someone who knows Laundrie’s family and is a close friend of the pair.
- G. P. Rodriguez
SLEUTHS BLASED FOR DEMANDING VIN DIESEL PLAY BRIAN IN MOVIE
Sleuths have been blasted for suggesting a movie be made starring Vin Diesel as both the fugitive and his mom.
The idea came after cops admitted they confused Laundrie with his mom Roberta after she was spotted wearing one of his baseball caps and driving his car.
Posting on a Facebook page dedicated to Gabby Petito’s disappearance, one sleuth wrote “so obviously a movie should be made about this great American tragedy and obviously Vin Diesel will be cast a Brian”.
Another added “the same actor will play Brian and Roberta” but that prompted the reply “that is sick”.
- G. P. Rodriguez
CHRIS LAUNDRIE FOUND SON’S ITEMS ‘WITHIN MINUTES’
Chris Laundrie found his son’s items within minutes after he and his wife Roberta began cooperating with police to find their fugitive son.
The Laundrie family lawyer Steven Bertolino told reporters that Brian’s parents had previously told authorities to search the area where they believed Brian to be – and where they found his belongings.
“Chris and Roberta Laundrie were at the reserve earlier today when human remains and some of Brian’s possessions were located in an area where they had initially advised law enforcement that Brian may be,” Bertolino said.
- G. P. Rodriguez
WAS BRIAN LAUNDRIE EVER CHARGED WITH A CRIME?
Although Brian has not been charged with any crime in relation to the murder, the FBI issued a warrant for his arrest for the unauthorized use of Gabby’s debit card.
Bank records show that from August 31 to September 1, four days after the couple was spotted at the Merry Piglets restaurant, Brian swiped Gabby’s Capital One card, running up a balance of $1,000.
- G. P. Rodriguez
TIMELINE MURKY AS ATTORNEY, COPS MAKE CONFLICTING STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
It later emerged that the couple last saw their son on September 13, when they said he set out for a solo hiking trip.
In interviews this week, Bertolino revealed for the first time that he’d contacted the FBI to alert them that Brian was missing when he didn’t return home on the 13th.
Northport Police spokesman Josh Taylor responded to Bertolino’s claim with surprise, saying that his department had no idea Brian was missing until the report was filed by his parents on September 17.
- G. P. Rodriguez
TIMELINE MURKY AS ATTORNEY, COPS MAKE CONFLICTING STATEMENTS
Police didn’t know Brian Laundrie was missing until four days after he vanished despite his family’s lawyer insisting he contacted the FBI immediately.
Laundrie family attorney Steve Bertolino was asked to clarify the timeline after questions were reignited by speculation over how and when Laundrie died.
Laundrie was reported missing to the Northport Police Department by his parents Chris and Roberta on September 17.
- G. P. Rodriguez
COPS MADE ‘HUMAN ERROR’ BUT CHIEF STANDS BEHIND TEAM
North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison defended officers who mistook Brian Laundrie’s mom for him on September 15, two days before Laundrie was reported missing.
Garrison said in a press conference that it’s important to show “transparency” when addressing these cases, and the mistake was due to “human error.”
“Yes, we made a mistake,” Garrison said. “It was human error, but I still stand behind my team.”
- G. P. Rodriguez
QUESTIONABLE FIREARM
Photos surfaced of Brian Laundrie’s bedroom revealing an American Flag-painted gun hanging off his bookshelf.
The gun hangs diagonally from a black-and-white poster above a bookshelf of people beating each other.
The gun was noticed by internet sleuths, but investigators are still looking into Brian’s habits leading up to Gabby Petito’s death and his disappearance.
- G. P. Rodriguez
WHAT ITEMS WERE FOUND AT CARLTON RESERVE LAST MONTH?
Speculation was mounting online as to what “articles” of Brian Laundrie’s were found by investigators inside a Florida nature reserve on October 21, in a crucial development in the search for the fugitive.
His parents, Chris and Roberta Laundrie, were at the 24,000-acre park assisting with a police search when a number of unspecified articles belonging to Laundrie were found.
The FBI announced in a press conference that they discovered a backpack and a notebook that belonged to Brian Laundrie.
The articles were carried away from the scene in a white plastic bag that appeared to be partially torn.
- G. P. Rodriguez
RUMORS ABOUT BRIAN LAUNDRIE CASE
Rumors have circulated this case since Gabby Petito’s disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her remains, and once again following Brian Laundrie’s evading of police as the nation went on a manhunt for the fugitive.
Previous theories regarding Laundrie’s whereabouts before his remains were discovered claimed that he was hiding in a bunker and sending his parents letters with code words to evade police.
- G. P. Rodriguez
ANIMALS WOULD HAVE FEASTED ON LAUNDRIE’S BODY, SAYS EXPERT (PART TWO)
While authorities shared few details, Brian’s remains are believed to have only consisted of a partial human skull and bones.
“Skeletal remains often show damage due to vultures, possums, and other scavengers; however, such damage is easily distinguished from injuries resulting from inflicted trauma,” Dr Kimmerle said.
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- G. P. Rodriguez
ANIMALS WOULD HAVE FEASTED ON LAUNDRIE’S BODY, SAYS EXPERT
Brian Laundrie’s body would have decomposed to a skeleton in less than two weeks and was likely feasted on by animals, according to one expert.
Forensic anthropologist Dr Erin Kimmerle told The Sun: “Human remains exposed on the open ground surface, with free access by predators and the heat can decompose is as little as a week in Florida.”
Dr Kimmerle added: “While water will slow the process down a little, it is still common to see skeletonization in less than two weeks.”
- G. P. Rodriguez
‘SHE SETTLED FOR HIM’
Livingston claimed he got to know Gabby because she would come to visit Laundrie a few times a week and that “she was always a sweetheart, very peaceful,” he told Fox News.
“She was always really nice to me, and she was really outgoing. Once I realize that the person who was missing was somebody I actually knew, it hit me like a tidal wave,” Livingston continued.
“I think the only reason why she settled for him is he wanted to travel.”
- G. P. Rodriguez
‘VERY POSSESSIVE’
Livingston added that Laundrie would reportedly attempt to mark his territory with Gabby and “would come over and do the boyfriend thing, put his arm around her, give her a kiss, very possessive,” Livingston claimed to Fox News.
“He was a good employee who knew how to talk to people,” he revealed.
“He knew how to make people like him, he knew how to make people happy, and he knew how to make people buy the product that we had, honest. He had the same kind of air you would be taught if you worked at a dealership.”
- G. P. Rodriguez
FORMER COWORKER SAYS BRIAN WAS ‘A CHAMELEON’
Brian’s former coworker Livingston, 31, also described Laundrie as a “chameleon” who always had his hands clean even though they worked with plants and dirt.
Laundrie would also make money on the side by selling drawings, he claimed.
“I remember from back then he was a big yoga nut, always telling me, ‘I gotta worry about my zen,’” Livingston said.
“And I thought he was this weirdo.”
- G. P. Rodriguez
‘THIS IS TRAGIC FOR TWO FAMILIES’
Laundrie family attorney Steve Bertolino spoke of the loss suffered by both the Petito and Laundrie families.
“There are two young people that have now lost their lives,” Bertolino said. “These are parents that are suffering.
“Now, I understand that whatever happened or whatever didn’t happen,” he added. “This is tragic for two families.”
“And anybody with a child, and anybody with a sense of humanity can understand the frustration that both families feel on that point.”
- G. P. Rodriguez
TROLLS DRESS UP AS BRIAN FOR HALLOWEEN
Social media trolls shared photos of themselves dressed up as Brian Laundrie for Halloween yesterday.
Others have gone as far as to put up distasteful decorations.
The nationwide search for Brian came to an end on October 21, when his remains were identified after being located by authorities at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park.
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