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FBI Reveals How Brian Laundrie Took Responsibility For Gabby Petito’s Death FBI Reveals How Brian Laundrie Took Responsibility For Gabby Petito’s Death
FBI Reveals How Brian Laundrie Took Responsibility For Gabby Petito’s Death Brian Laundrie took responsibility for the death of his 22-year-old fiancé and fellow Long Island native, Gabby Petito, the FBI announced on Friday, Jan. 21. Laundrie, 24, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday, Oct. 20 in a nature reserve near his home in North Port, Florida.  "Investigators found human remains later confirmed to be Mr. Laundrie, along with a backpack, notebook, and a revolver," the FBI said in a statement. "A review of the notebook revealed written statements by Mr. Laundrie claiming responsibility for Ms. Petito’s death." On Thursday, Jan. 20, …

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Florida Sheriff Reveals How Brian Laundrie 'Probably' Died Florida Sheriff Reveals How Brian Laundrie 'Probably' Died
Florida Sheriff Reveals How Brian Laundrie 'Probably' Died The sheriff in the Florida county where Brian Laundrie's remains were found has shared how he thinks the fugitive likely died, according to a new report from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman in a statement during a panel with law enforcement leaders said he believes Laundrie died by suicide. Hoffman said Laundrie went out to the nature reserve where his remains were discovered and "by all accounts probably committed suicide,” the Herald-Tribune reported Saturday. Laundrie's cause of death has not yet been announced.  His remains were found by law…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Police Obtain Cell Tracking Data For Gabby Petito As Search Targets Park Police Obtain Cell Tracking Data For Gabby Petito As Search Targets Park
Police Obtain Cell Tracking Data For Gabby Petito As Search Targets Park Police investigating the disappearances of 22-year-old New York native Gabby Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, have obtained some cell phone tracking data for them, according to a brand-new report. Authorities are meanwhile searching a national park in Wyoming for Petito, who went missing while traveling across the country in her van with Laundrie, both of whom are from the hamlet of Blue Point in Suffolk County. The 22-year-old's last known location was in the area of Grand Teton National Park in late August, according to the FBI.  Jeff Butera of ABC 7/Southwest Florida first rep…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Gabby Petito Portrayed Idyllic Life On Instagram Before Disappearance Gabby Petito Portrayed Idyllic Life On Instagram Before Disappearance
Gabby Petito Portrayed Idyllic Life On Instagram Before Disappearance Scroll through Gabby Petito's Instagram page and you'll see a sea of smiling faces, sunshine, and idyllic landscapes. The Long Island native portrayed an inspiring life of travels across the US in her cherished 2012 Ford Transit van -- just days before her mysterious disappearance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gabby (@gabspetito) The life that 22-year-old Petito showcases online, however, might be a stark contrast to the experiences she had leading up to her disappearance on Aug. 30. Bodycam footage released by police in Ut…

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by Nicole Valinote