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'Stop Calling Me Names,' Gabby Petito Wrote To Boyfriend Brian Laundrie: FBI Report 'Stop Calling Me Names,' Gabby Petito Wrote To Boyfriend Brian Laundrie: FBI Report
'Stop Calling Me Names,' Gabby Petito Wrote To Boyfriend Brian Laundrie: FBI Report Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old Long Island native who was killed by her fiancé Brian Laundrie in 2021, wrote him a letter imploring him to stop calling her names, according to FBI documents. Related: FBI Reveals How Brian Laundrie Took Responsibility For Gabby Petito’s Death The 300-plus documents, recently released by the FBI, outline the investigation and offer a glimpse into what transpired before and after the Suffolk County, Blue Point resident was killed by the man she said she loved in an undated letter included in the release. "You know how much I love you, so (and I'm writi…

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New Video Shows Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Hours Before Murder New Video Shows Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Hours Before Murder
New Video Shows Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Hours Before Murder A new surveillance video from a Whole Foods store shows Gabby Petito hours before she was killed by her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. The video, obtained by Fox News Digital, shows the couple driving up to the store in Petito's signature white van on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, just a short time after the two had a fight at a Jackson Hole, Wyoming restaurant called the Merry Piglets. That was the last day Petito, age 22, of Blue Point, in Suffolk County on Long Island, was seen alive in public. In the video, the couple sat in the van for a few minutes, before Laundrie, wearing sunglasses, gets ou…

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Brian Laundrie's Parents Trying To Get Item Still Being Held By FBI, Report Says Brian Laundrie's Parents Trying To Get Item Still Being Held By FBI, Report Says
Brian Laundrie's Parents Trying To Get Item Still Being Held By FBI, Report Says Brian Laundrie's parents are attempting to reclaim a notebook found near his remains that is being held by the FBI as they work to become beneficiaries of his estate, several news outlets are reporting. WFLA said the Laundrie family's lawyer, Steven Bertolino, confirmed that the family is working to recover the notebook, which was found near his remains in a Florida nature reserve in October. Laundrie's manner of death was determined to be suicide. Laundrie, age 23, was named a person of interest in the disappearance and death of his fiancée, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, whose remains we…

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Gabby Petito's Mother Files Claim For Her Daughter's Possessions Gabby Petito's Mother Files Claim For Her Daughter's Possessions
Gabby Petito's Mother Files Claim For Her Daughter's Possessions Gabby Petito's mother has filed a claim to recover her daughter's belongings from Brian Laundrie's parents' home, according to a new report. The Sun reported on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that Laundrie family lawyer Steven Bertolino said Petito's mother Nichole Schmidt has requested her daughter's belongings from the Florida home. The claim was filed in regard to Laundrie's parents' petition to become beneficiaries of his estate, the news outlet said.  Earlier report - Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Bertolino told the news outlet that the Laundri…

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Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week
Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week The NBC streaming platform Peacock has released a trailer for a new documentary that is set to debut this week about the disappearance and death of 22-year-old Gabby Petito. "The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media," will premiere on the streaming service on Friday, Dec. 17. The trailer shows the documentary will feature exclusive interviews with Petito's family, and discuss the large response on social media after Petito was reported missing in September. Peacock said in the first interview for the documentary, Petito's parents "reflect on the life of their daughter, shar…

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Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate
Brian Laundrie's Parents Seeking To Become Beneficiaries Of Son’s Estate Brian Laundrie's parents have filed a petition to become beneficiaries of his estate, according to a new report. The Daily Sun, a news outlet in Florida, reported on Friday, Dec. 10, that Christopher and Roberta Laundrie filed the documents with the probate division in Sarasota County in an effort to be granted their late son's assets. Earlier report - 'For Sale' Sign Placed Outside Laundrie Family Home As Hoax, Lawyer Says The news outlet said Laundrie's assets with Bank of America were listed as $20,000 in the documents. Laundrie's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on …

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Info On Brian Laundrie Death Investigation Expected Soon, Family Attorney Says In New Report Info On Brian Laundrie Death Investigation Expected Soon, Family Attorney Says In New Report
Info On Brian Laundrie Death Investigation Expected Soon, Family Attorney Says In New Report Updated story: Brian Laundrie Cause Of Death Released The attorney representing Brian Laundrie's family said an update on the investigation into his death is expected soon, according to a new report. The lawyer, Steven Bertolino, said that an update on the case is expected to be provided either Tuesday, Nov. 23, or Wednesday, Nov. 24, WFLA News Channel 8, an NBC-affiliated station television news station in Tampa, Florida, reported on Tuesday. Laundrie's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on Wednesday, Oct. 20. His cause of death has not been released yet. The 23-yea…

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New Report Lists Top 10 Unanswered Questions In Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie Case New Report Lists Top 10 Unanswered Questions In Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie Case
New Report Lists Top 10 Unanswered Questions In Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie Case A Florida television news station has shared some of the unanswered questions its viewers have been asking about the homicide of Gabby Petito, and the death of fellow Long Island native Brian Laundrie, the sole person of interest authorities named in her case. WFLA, an NBC-affiliated news station in Tampa, Florida, said one of the top questions includes what Laundrie's cause of death is.  Laundrie's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on Wednesday, Oct. 20, more than a month after his parents reported him missing on Friday, Sept. 17. WFLA also reported that another top ques…

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Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case
Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case A petition calling for an investigation into a Florida police agency's handling of the case of the late Brian Laundrie, who was named a person of interest in the homicide of fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, has received more than 3,600 signatures. The Change.org petition calls for a "formal internal investigation" into how the North Port Police Department in Sarasota County handled Laundrie's case. Laundrie, age 23, was the only person of interest authorities named in the death of his fiancée, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, both of whom grew up in Blue Point in Suffolk County. Petit…

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Friend Believes Laundries Told Cops Where To Find Son In Exchange For Immunity, New Report Says Friend Believes Laundries Told Cops Where To Find Son In Exchange For Immunity, New Report Says
Friend Believes Laundries Told Cops Where To Find Son In Exchange For Immunity, New Report Says A longtime friend of Brian Laundrie believes the late 23-year-old's parents may have exchanged information with law enforcement about his whereabouts for immunity, according to a report from The Sun.  The news outlet reported on Sunday, Oct. 31, that an unnamed friend of Laundrie's said they believe Laundrie's parents struck a deal with either the Florida district attorney or the FBI to prevent being charged with "harboring, assisting, or whatever it might be." The anonymous source said they got the information from a close friend of Laundrie's parents, The Sun reported.  Laundri…

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Gabby Petito Shared Wedding Plans, 'Life Goals' Online Before Disappearance, Homicide Gabby Petito Shared Wedding Plans, 'Life Goals' Online Before Disappearance, Homicide
Gabby Petito Shared Wedding Plans, 'Life Goals' Online Before Disappearance, Homicide Gabby Petito shared plans and ideas for her wedding online in the months prior to her disappearance and homicide.  In a Pinterest album titled "Life Goals," the 22-year-old Long Island woman saved photos of wedding invitations, dresses and goodie bags for guests. The album, which was also shared with her 23-year-old fiancé Brian Laundrie, features photos of families and babies, along with maternity clothes. Authorities have named Laundrie a person of interest in Petito's homicide.  Petito disappeared while traveling across the country with Laundrie in her van back in August.&nbs…

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Parents Of Fugitive Fiancé Are 'Being Tortured In Their Own Home,' Family Attorney Says Parents Of Fugitive Fiancé Are 'Being Tortured In Their Own Home,' Family Attorney Says
Parents Of Fugitive Fiancé Are 'Being Tortured In Their Own Home,' Family Attorney Says Click here for an updated story: Medical Examiner Called To Florida Park At Center Of Search For Fugitive Fiancé Brian Laundrie An attorney for the parents of Brian Laundrie says his parents are being "tortured" by protesters outside their Florida home. Attorney Steven Bertolino told the Insider On Tuesday, Oct. 19 Chris and Roberta Laundrie are "being tortured in their own home by these protesters outside." Brian Laundrie, a 23-year-old Long Island native, the sole person of interest in the disappearance and killing of Gabby Petito, hasn't been seen in more than a month after returning t…

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Brian Laundrie Lookalike From NY Says He Was Surrounded By US Marshals On Appalachian Trail Brian Laundrie Lookalike From NY Says He Was Surrounded By US Marshals On Appalachian Trail
Brian Laundrie Lookalike From NY Says He Was Surrounded By US Marshals On Appalachian Trail A New York man was briefly handcuffed by US Marshals after being mistaken for fugitive Brian Laundrie on the Appalachian Trail. Severin Beckwith, of Ithaca, and his girlfriend were napping at a lodge at Fontana Village Resort near the trail recently when their door was busted down by the marshals. The couple, who had been on the trail since late September, took a break for a day at the Lodge and heard knocking at the door.   “Next thing I see is a bunch of guys with riot shields with ‘U.S. Marshals’ written on them,” Beckwith who had guns pointed at his face, told the New Yorker.…

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Fugitive Fiancé's Parents Emerge From House To Remove Sign, Laundry Baskets Left By Protesters Fugitive Fiancé's Parents Emerge From House To Remove Sign, Laundry Baskets Left By Protesters
Fugitive Fiancé's Parents Emerge From House To Remove Sign, Laundry Baskets Left By Protesters Brian Laundrie's parents have removed a sign and laundry baskets left on their Florida property by protesters. Laundrie, age 23, is a person of interest in the homicide of his fiancée, 22-year-old fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, of Blue Point in Suffolk County. Law enforcement has been searching for him since his parents reported on Friday, Sept. 17, that they hadn't seen their son in days. According to a report from The Sun on Saturday, Oct. 16, Laundrie's father, Chris, removed a sign that someone left that read "What if it was Cassie?" -- a reference to his daughter. Days earli…

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'Garbage': Gabby Petito's Mother Outraged By Laundrie Family Statement On Cause Of Death 'Garbage': Gabby Petito's Mother Outraged By Laundrie Family Statement On Cause Of Death
'Garbage': Gabby Petito's Mother Outraged By Laundrie Family Statement On Cause Of Death Nicole Schmidt, the mother of Gabby Petito, was outraged over a comment by the family of Petito's missing boyfriend made just minutes after a coroner released the cause of her daughter's death  Laundrie family attorney Steve Bertolino issued the statement calling Petito’s death a tragedy but quickly added that Brian Laundrie, was only a person of interest in her death.  See Related Story: Laundrie Family Reacts To Cause Of Death Ruling, Says Credit Cards He Used Belonged To Petito “While Brian Laundrie is currently charged with the unauthorized use of a debit card belonging …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Watch: Gabby Petito’s Family Posts Memorial Video On Funeral Home's Website Watch: Gabby Petito’s Family Posts Memorial Video On Funeral Home's Website
Watch: Gabby Petito’s Family Posts Memorial Video On Funeral Home's Website The family of New York native Gabby Petito shared a memorial video ahead of the visitation and memorial services for the late 22-year-old.  The remains of the Long Island resident were discovered in a Wyoming national park on Sunday, Sept. 19. She had been reported missing by her family on Saturday, Sept. 11.  The initial determination for her manner of death is homicide, according to a report from the Teton County coroner. Prior to her disappearance, Petito, who was from the hamlet of Blue Point in Suffolk County, had been traveling across the country in her van with her fiancé, 23-year-…

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Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared
Couple Says Boyfriend Flipped Out At Wyoming Restaurant Before Gabby Petito Disappeared A man and woman said they saw 23-year-old Brian Laundrie arguing with a waitress at a Wyoming restaurant not long before his late fiancée Gabby Petito went missing, according to a new report. Fox News reported that Nina Celie Angelo, of New Orleans, reported that she and her boyfriend, Matthew England, were at Merry Piglets, a restaurant in Jackson Hole, on Friday, Aug. 27, when they saw Laundrie arguing with staff. Angelo told the news outlet that she believed Laundrie was arguing with the employees about money or the bill. England told the news station the Petito seemed "visibly upset" b…

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Body Found In Forest Officially ID'd As Gabby Petito, Manner Of Death Ruled Homicide Body Found In Forest Officially ID'd As Gabby Petito, Manner Of Death Ruled Homicide
Body Found In Forest Officially ID'd As Gabby Petito, Manner Of Death Ruled Homicide The body found in a Wyoming national park over the weekend has officially been identified as missing New York woman Gabby Petito. The Teton County Coroner Brent Blue confirmed the identification, according to an announcement from the FBI late Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21. The FBI said the coroner's initial determination for Petito's manner of death is homicide, and the cause of her death remains pending final autopsy results. The autopsy was conducted Tuesday. #FBIDenver appreciates the collaboration of all agencies and personnel who assisted in the search, recovery, and identification …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Body Found In Area Of Search For 22-Year-Old Missing NY Woman Gabby Petito Body Found In Area Of Search For 22-Year-Old Missing NY Woman Gabby Petito
Body Found In Area Of Search For 22-Year-Old Missing NY Woman Gabby Petito New update: Body Found Now Believed To Be Missing NY Woman, Authorities Say This story has been updated. A body has been discovered in a national park in Wyoming where authorities have been looking for missing New York resident Gabby Petito. Teton County Coroner Brent Blue confirmed that the coroner's office was dispatched to recover a body in the national forest on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19. Authorities said the body found "has been consistent with the description" of Petito.  Neither an identity nor gender has been released.  "In order to protect our investiga…

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by Nicole Valinote