The American media dispatched helicopters and special envoys to Florida after the news of the discovery of these remains near personal objects belonging to Brian Laundrie. –
The investigation into the murder of young traveler Gabby Petito, a case that has fascinated America for weeks, entered a decisive phase on Wednesday with the discovery of “human remains” and objects belonging to her fiancé, not found for weeks, in a nature reserve in Florida.
Actively sought after, Brian Laundrie is considered a “Person of interest” in the investigations into the disappearance of Gabby Petito, killed at 22 years old. His girlfriend’s body was found near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
“Investigators found what appear to be human remains along with personal items such as a backpack and notebook belonging to Brian Laundrie.” in an area that was “Until recently under water”, said FBI agent Michael McPherson. “I know you have a lot of questions, but we don’t have all the answers yet”McPherson added, in a short speech broadcast live by US media.
Documenting her journey through the great outdoors of the American West on social media, Gabby Petito disappeared in August while traveling with her fiancé. In a montage posted on August 19 on their YouTube channel, the duo appear happy. However, on September 1, Brian Laundrie returned alone. On September 11, Gabby’s family reported their daughter’s disappearance and six days later Brian named “Person of interest” in this case, disappears in turn. According to the autopsy report, Gabby Petito was strangled.
Brian Laundrie was charged with fraudulent use of a bank card and federal police issued an arrest warrant. A video released in September by police in Moab, Utah, had heightened the disturbance over the young man’s personality. “She gets angry sometimes”, he declared in particular to the agents, called for a marital dispute, while Gabby Petito appeared in tears, in a car.
The announcement of these new elements in the investigation was widely covered Wednesday by American televisions, which dispatched helicopters to film the search area.
The extraordinary media coverage of the case had sparked a controversy over the disproportionate attention given to the disappearances of white women compared to those from minorities.
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