Gabby Petito

[Dentam]

I don't know if it's a generational thing, but I was thinking about whether my own parents would do it for me and I can say without a doubt, absolutely NOT. No way. They were very much about, "you made your bed, now lie in it" lol. I couldn't imagine them actually helping me run off if they think I murdered someone. If they thought I was innocent they would probably think the law would go the right way and I would be proven innocent bc they were more optimists than pessimists, maybe even people that lived in denial of things.

Same with mine.

My parents are both in their mid 70s as well and would both turn me in in a SECOND. They would straight up disown me for much less than murder. I know this because my mom said as much when my sister was on a bad path as a teenager.

Yep, same here, although my parents are in their mid-60's.

Yes mine are definitely like that too. They are very straight and narrow and they expect us to be like that, tho my brother got away with stuff but that's bc he was manipulative lol. But no way would they ever help me in this situation and would expect me to face the consequences.

Interesting pattern developing here where those of us whose own parents wouldn't likely help us out in this hypothetical situation are also the ones saying we wouldn't help a child in that situation. Just an observation and I think it has to do with what another poster said about how much you are taught about right vs. wrong, morality, etc as a kid and how much importance your own parents place on those things.

 

[AppleDumpling]

They were high school sweethearts in high school on Long Island, graduated and at some point moved to Florida.

This is correct. Both graduated HS In 2017. Brian’s parents moved to Florida sometime after that, and Brian and Gabby moved in with them in 2019 or 2020. B&G were engaged, but apparently postponed their wedding due to Covid and chose to take the road trip together instead. Gabby’s parents are divorced and both remarried. Her mom and stepdad still live on Long Island. Her dad and stepmom moved from NY to FL only a few months ago. Her hometown here on LI and neighboring communities have been decorated with teal ribbons in her memory, and are holding a candlelight ceremony tomorrow night.

 

[morgan98]

Interesting conversation about Brian's parents and what they may know or not know or what they have done or not done. I am not a parent, so some would feel do not really have a valid opinion. But we are talking about potentially being involved with causing the death of a loved one. That is extreme. I get parents want to help their children. There is no way my parents would ever help cover that up! EVER! And I have a good relationship with them.

Sure maybe they would help cover if you broke a neighbor's window with a baseball, or got caught drinking underage or something, or cheating on an exam, or heck cheating on a spouse, but MURDER?

I am more in the camp of supporting them by hiring a good lawyer, visiting them in jail or putting up bail if I could afford it, but helping them cover up a crime is something I really cannot imagine doing. No matter how hard that all of that would be, I do not think I could help cover up something that severe.

 

[mom2rtk]

I am more in the camp of supporting them by hiring a good lawyer, visiting them in jail or putting up bail if I could afford it, but helping them cover up a crime is something I really cannot imagine doing. No matter how hard that all of that would be, I do not think I could help cover up something that severe.

That's where I am with it. I would help with those things, but helping cover up a crime ESPECIALLY in those early days when her parents were still hoping to find her, just isn't something I would do.

 

[Kms943]

Brian’s parents left home this morning and returned with his mustang before turning around and heading right back out. They have a police escort following them now. Can any of our DIS legal eagles weigh in and tell me why they might have an escort? Is it for their safety because of the high-profile nature of the case, or does it indicate concerns about them being a flight risk? Can one even be a flight risk if there are no charges against them?

Most likely they assigned a Radio car to follow them when they leave their home for security reasons. between the media and potential vigilantes, they are high profile targets. At this point in the investigation, local Law Enforcement Agencies would not want them harassed or assaulted as that would not help the case in any way and the optics would not be great.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

looking at some media stories Brian’s parents bought the Florida house in 2015 but it’s not clear if they were living in it right away, they ran a business out of the house, Brian lived there with Gabby as of 2019. His sister who was almost a decade older also lived there with her children.

 

[LSUmiss]

I absolutely do not see this as a 180 choice for a parent: conspire to help cover up a murder or accidental death OR "turn your back on your child."

I raised my daughter to always consider, "What is the right thing to do?" Unless you are a sociopath, your conscience will tell you what is right and you need to listen to it. In this case, it would be to come back, tell the police and your fiance's family what happened, with our hired lawyer present, and we move forward from there. I would never turn my back. I would be there to offer love, support and, if necessary, forgiveness.

But my own conscience would direct me what to do, if my child refused to listen to hers. I would tell her that I was going to do what she wouldn't, and that is tell the police where they can find her. I would much rather talk her into coming with me to the police station, however.

I guess it depends on how much of your child-rearing has been geared toward teaching about morals, integrity, listening to your conscience, accepting responsibility, being willing to do the hard thing because it is the right thing, etc. If a lot of it has been, how big of a hypocrite are you going to be? Doesn't mean that this wouldn't be very, very wrenching for a parent to do, though.

Wanting them & teaching them to do the right thing is different than you protecting them. Maybe he told them it was horrible accident & the attorney said it would be hard to prove & he’d likely be charged with murder & they freaked out & decided to do try to help him hide. The “right thing” to do often is not black or white. There is a lot do grey out there.

 

[LSUmiss]

Yes, while I think (& I could be wrong) my mother would cover for me & possibly even assist me, she would NEVER let me forget it & would complain & lecture & bring it up & hold it over me for the rest of her life.

That would have been my dad for sure!

 

[Sinder]

Just saw an arrest warrant has been issued

https://www.foxnews.com/us/gabby-petito-warrant-fbi-brian-laundrie

 

[TipsyTraveler]

Just saw an arrest warrant has been issued

https://www.foxnews.com/us/gabby-petito-warrant-fbi-brian-laundrie

From the article:

“The warrant is "pursuant to a Federal Grand Jury indictment for violation of federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(i): ‘Use of Unauthorized Devices’ related to Mr. Laundrie's activities following the death of Gabrielle Petito."

Use of unauthorized devices? Can someone explain that to me like I’m five?

ETA: Never mind, I found more info. It was for unauthorized use of a bank card to withdraw money. Didn’t say who the card belonged to.

 

[Marrila]

From the article:

“The warrant is "pursuant to a Federal Grand Jury indictment for violation of federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(i): ‘Use of Unauthorized Devices’ related to Mr. Laundrie's activities following the death of Gabrielle Petito."

Use of unauthorized devices? Can someone explain that to me like I’m five?

Might this be related to him using her phone?

 

[DLgal]

From the article:

“The warrant is "pursuant to a Federal Grand Jury indictment for violation of federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(i): ‘Use of Unauthorized Devices’ related to Mr. Laundrie's activities following the death of Gabrielle Petito."

Use of unauthorized devices? Can someone explain that to me like I’m five?

He used a stolen debit card and PIN. Likely Gabby's. This was between the "end of August and Sept 1."

They did this because they still don't have evidence to accuse him of murder, but this crime allows them to arrest him if/when he is found.

 

[DLgal]

Might this be related to him using her phone?

No. It specifically references a debit card and PIN that did not belong to him that he used in the time period after Gabby likely died.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

Might this be related to him using her phone?

I just edited my post above. It has to do with credit card fraud.

https://www.fox13news.com/news/arre...laundrie-in-connection-with-gabby-petito-case

 

[FQLover]

Well, the right thing to do is certainly to talk to Gabby's family. The Golden Rule: would you want that same degree of anguish and suffering to be visited upon you by someone's child who won't talk with you at all? That is not a gray area at all in my moral code. Do unto others.....

 

[a1tinkfans]

This is interesting, and I think people's perceptions of the law and the justice system are also shaped by their own personal experiences, race, location, etc. I know there are a lot of small towns with crooked cops, or areas where specific races are likely to be treated unfairly, and that all plays into things.

I have heard that Brian's mother formerly worked for a DA. So, that adds another twist. Maybe she knows more about the inner workings and how to navigate this kind of situation to their advantage? Maybe she is corrupt and made a deal up the chain? Who knows?

I’ve said from the beginning law savvy parents, someone either got a heads up or knows/knew what the “ process” was. We shall see.
I think after All the man power and money And embarrassment , yes I think that’s a perception as far as that “ mental health” stop by the Police, with no charges..they are gunning for him yet… no new info saying the How … just , “homicide” which allows the warrant/s and more digging. and Homicide is pending…, final info. It could change still.
I’m withholding final judgement … just too much lacking in this case.

 

[bcla]

Here's the FBI release.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1441155731059712004

But yeah - they believe that he used a debit card to withdraw money or buy something without authorization.

 

[Sinder]

Another strike against the he just left her because they weren't getting along and she told him to leave, or she was going to meet a friend theory.

So now that there is a warrant, if his parents have information about where he is can they be charged with anything?

 

[a1tinkfans]

They got a warrant for… debit card fraud , really? That’s what they ve got so far? basically nothing, grasping at straws and it’s sad.
…. wait till we find out he was an added person on the acct
or something Overlooked. And if he says… he didn’t know she was dead????
I’m just , Not surprised as even If/When they find him…
This case is Not going to be as easy as the public thinks, to even prosecute …when Emotions are taken out.
Interesting, sad and Tragic

 

[Marrila]

They got a warrant for… debit card fraud , really? That’s what they ve got so far? basically nothing, grasping at straws and it’s sad.
…. wait till we find out he was an added person on the acct
or something Overlooked. And if he says… he didn’t know she was dead????
I’m just , Not surprised as even If/When they find him…
This case is Not going to be as easy as the public thinks, to even prosecute …when Emotions are taken out.
Interesting, sad and Tragic

I think these things are incremental. I'm reading this charge is a felony. They will very likely add more.