

This is the site where his belongings and body were later found. His parents say he headed to the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, which connects with the reserve, for a hike on 13 September (they originally gave the date of his disappearance a day later but subsequently revised their statement). The search for Mr Laundrie was largely focused on the Carlton Reserve in Florida, which is close to the Laundrie’s family home in North Port. Where was Brian Laundrie seen during the 33 day manhunt? The Petito family - along with lawyer Richard Stafford - appeared on Dr Phil in early October, during which the attorney claimed Mr Laundrie stole Ms Petito’s debit card and ran from Wyoming. He was not seen after 13 September, despite a number of reported sightings that proved to be red herrings. Mr Laundrie did not speak to police and instead went missing. North Port Police, who said Mr Laundrie’s lack of cooperation was “hindering the investigation”, tweeted a direct plea to the lawyer, asking for help. Specifically, Mr Laundrie is accused of fraudulently using someone else’s debit card from 30 August to 1 September, spending or withdrawing $1,000 or more.Īfter Ms Petito was reported missing, Mr Laundrie’s lawyer, Steve Bertolino, released a statement saying his client would not be speaking to authorities “on the advice of counsel”. Instead it concerns money he allegedly withdrew that “affected interstate commerce”. The grand jury indictment against Mr Laundrie is not related to her death, however. On 23 November, the family’s attorney Steven Bertolino revealed Brian Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.Īuthorities had labelled Mr Laundrie a “person of interest” in Ms Petito’s disappearance as he was the last person known to have been seen with her before she went missing. The remains were matched to Mr Laundrie’s dental records in just over 24 hours. I know you have a lot of questions, but we don’t have all the answers yet.” He said: “It’s likely the team will be on the scene for several days. Mr McPherson did not say there was any indication about who the remains belonged to or how they came to be there, and warned it could take days to get answers.

Criminologists suggested the book might contain a note of regret or explanation.

Speculation was rife over what the contents of the notebook might be, and if they were still legible after having been underwater. These items were found in an area that up until recently had been under water.” Michael McPherson said in a statement: “Investigators found what appears to be human remains, along with personal items such as a backpack and notebook belonging to Brian Laundrie. Mr Laundrie’s parents were at the reserve with FBI when the items were discovered, and it is understood they helped to locate them.Īn FBI spokesperson explained that the items, which included a notebook and a backpack, were found in an area that had been previously been hidden by water. Partial human remains and a few of Mr Laundrie’s possessions were found in Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park on October 20. Here’s everything we know about the deceased: The FBI announced its charge against Mr Laundrie on 23 September for alleged “use of unauthorised access devices”, along with an arrest warrant. How were Brian Laundrie’s remains missed for 33 days but then found by his parents in a few hours?.
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