Gabby Petito

[JimMIA]

That's what happens on a discussion thread. People discuss.

Of course. That's what we're all doing, including comments like @Stratman50th's and mine.

 

[JimMIA]

I personally think the Laundries suspect the same thing most of us suspect, and that they cooperated with law enforcement as much as they could.

The remains found yesterday were right where the Laundries have said they thought Brian went from the beginning. And they held to that location consistently -- despite all the public pressure, hounding by the press, Dog the Headline Hunter's fundraising, John Walsh's ratings plays, and all the rest of the circus.

In the end, I think we will see that this whole saga is just a very sad tragedy for both families.

And of course, I could very well be wrong.

 

[mom2rtk]

We have no idea what they knew about Gabby, what Brian told them.

No doubt about it. But I'm not on anyone's jury so I'm free to make assumptions and share what I think.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I don't look at Facebook, but it's obvious from some of the conspiracy theories in the news that many people watch WAY too much TV.

Sometimes I think people have difficulty distinguishing between “real vs “reel” life. Life is often way messier… not a package tied up with a neat little bow.

 

[lifesavacation]

At least 4 other bodies were found during the nearly 2-month search for Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie (msn.com)
Despite all the resources devoted to the search of Gabby & Brian, at least 4 other missing persons families have some closure.

Four bodies is a lot!

 

[AppleDumpling]

So if Brian is dead, what happens to the investigation of Gabby’s murder? If there was insufficient evidence to arrest Brian as a suspect (given that he was named only a “person of interest”), do they continue to look for more or simply close the case?

From the perspective of Gabby’s family, his death may not be the best outcome. Though I am guessing the FBI may have information that has not been disclosed publicly and more details may emerge.

 

[TLSnell1981]

So if Brian is dead, what happens to the investigation of Gabby’s murder? If there was insufficient evidence to arrest Brian as a suspect (given that he was named only a “person of interest”), do they continue to look for more or simply close the case?

From the perspective of Gabby’s family, his death may not be the best outcome. Though I am guessing the FBI may have information that has not been disclosed publicly and more details may emerge.

Brian kept a journal and his notebook was among the items recovered. It may answer questions regarding Gabby’s death.

 

[Stratman50th]

So if Brian is dead, what happens to the investigation of Gabby’s murder? If there was insufficient evidence to arrest Brian as a suspect (given that he was named only a “person of interest”), do they continue to look for more or simply close the case?

From the perspective of Gabby’s family, his death may not be the best outcome. Though I am guessing the FBI may have information that has not been disclosed publicly and more details may emerge.

They will do as much investigation as possible with what they have available. If they can't prove anything it will end up as a cold case, never solved. Well unless something comes up at a later time. Remember cold cases have been solved using modern DNA methods that weren't available when the crime was committed. Who knows what future scientific methods and discoveries might lead to.

 

[JimMIA]

So if Brian is dead, what happens to the investigation of Gabby’s murder? If there was insufficient evidence to arrest Brian as a suspect (given that he was named only a “person of interest”), do they continue to look for more or simply close the case?

From the perspective of Gabby’s family, his death may not be the best outcome. Though I am guessing the FBI may have information that has not been disclosed publicly and more details may emerge.

Great question, and I believe Stratman's answer above is correct. I would expect the FBI to continue to work the case until they know for a fact who killed Gabby. They may very well already know the answer -- especially since they have said that Brian was the only person of interest from the start -- but if not, hopefully they will keep trying.

Obviously the worst case scenario for both families would be if Brian were NOT the killer and the killer is never identified.

 

[Stratman50th]

Obviously the worst case scenario for both families would be if Brian were NOT the killer and the killer is never identified.

This is also entirely possible. There's no way of knowing without some additional evidence, which they may have. I would think that if it was a done deal and Brian was a suspect which thousands of posts here seem to believe there would have been a warrant charging as much.

 

[JimMIA]

This is also entirely possible. There's no way of knowing without some additional evidence, which they may have. I would think that if it was a done deal and Brian was a suspect which thousands of posts here seem to believe there would have been a warrant charging as much.

Not necessarily. If they were hoping he was alive and could be talked into turning himself in, an outstanding murder warrant could be a deal-breaker.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'll be very curious to hear if there was a burner phone in his belongings. I'm thinking he was probably in communication with someone and the parents knew to go check on him when he stopped communicating.

 

[Judique]

I'll be very curious to hear if there was a burner phone in his belongings. I'm thinking he was probably in communication with someone and the parents knew to go check on him when he stopped communicating.

Did I possibly read somewhere that yesterday was the first day that the park reopened to the public since the investigation began?

I've read so much on so many different sites it is hard to retrace my steps.

 

[JimMIA]

Did I possibly read somewhere that yesterday was the first day that the park reopened to the public since the investigation began?

I've read so much on so many different sites it is hard to retrace my steps.

Yes, it had been closed for the search, and yesterday was the re-opening.

When it was announced the park was going to be open, the parents notified the police they were going to do their own search. The police accompanied them, found the remains and personal items, and then re-closed the park so the FBI crime scene investigation wouldn't become a tourist destination.

 

[a1tinkfans]

Yes, it had been closed for the search, and yesterday was the re-opening.

When it was announced the park was going to be open, the parents notified the police they were going to do their own search. The police accompanied them, found the remains and personal items, and then re-closed the park so the FBI crime scene investigation wouldn't become a tourist destination.

Which clarifies the “ theories” that they went right back and knew ahead of time.
sad tragedy for Both Families.

 

[Marrila]

A couple of updates from Brian Entin's tweets. He's onsite outside the reserve.

The medical examiner says he does not expect to have an identification of the remains today.

We have learned the remains found in the Carlton Reserve were "skeletal remains." "Bones."

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

Yes, it had been closed for the search, and yesterday was the re-opening.

When it was announced the park was going to be open, the parents notified the police they were going to do their own search. The police accompanied them, found the remains and personal items, and then re-closed the park so the FBI crime scene investigation wouldn't become a tourist destination.

We are a hiking family and we each have favourite hikes in various parts of the country, favourite places to get away from it all. I think that if one of my adult children disappeared, ‘needed space’ or some alone time …. whatever you want to call it, I would have a reasonable idea of where they may go. Similarly I think my children would have an idea of the places I may go to. Perhaps this is the position that the young man’s family are in.
We have a priest hole and tunnel leading from our home, so there is always an escape route.

 

[Judique]

Yes, it had been closed for the search, and yesterday was the re-opening.

When it was announced the park was going to be open, the parents notified the police they were going to do their own search. The police accompanied them, found the remains and personal items, and then re-closed the park so the FBI crime scene investigation wouldn't become a tourist destination.

Thank you!

Does anyone know how long Brian's family had lived in Florida?

 

[Wendy1985]

Did I read a previous post right he parents were not allowed to help search for their son

 

[mjkacmom]

We are a hiking family and we each have favourite hikes in various parts of the country, favourite places to get away from it all. I think that if one of my adult children disappeared, ‘needed space’ or some alone time …. whatever you want to call it, I would have a reasonable idea of where they may go. Similarly I think my children would have an idea of the places I may go to. Perhaps this is the position that the young man’s family are in.
We have a priest hole and tunnel leading from our home, so there is always an escape route.

My 23 year old is a big hiker (has a bunch of equipment, tent, water filter, backpack) and he has his favorite local places, and we have fami,y hiking spots. If he took off to one of his favorites I wouldn’t know where he was, but only because I don’t pay attention when he’s talking about hiking/kayaking.