During SB's interview with Ashleigh Banfield the other night, he specifically stated that he had not met with the Laundries in person. NewsNation link from YouTube below.
In fact, on Thursday, September 23, they drove to Orlando to meet with him. He confirmed this himself at the time.
"Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino confirmed later Thursday that the parents had traveled to Orlando to meet with him."
"Brian Laundrie's parents flee Florida home"
Brian Laundrie’s parents ignore questions as they’re spotted leaving Florida home
"Lawyer Steve Bertolino flew from New York to Florida specifically to meet with Brian's parents after a federal arrest warrant was issued for the missing 23-year-old on Wednesday."
"Brian Laundrie parents are escorted by law enforcement as they return to their home | Daily Mail Online"
Brian Laundrie parents are escorted by law enforcement as they return to their home | Daily Mail Online
Its interesting to note that North Port PD announced that the FBI took the lead on this case on Monday, September 27.
"Brian Laundrie: FBI officially takes the lead in search after police scale back efforts in Carlton Reserve"
Brian Laundrie: FBI officially takes the lead in search after police scale back efforts in Carlton Reserve
There are three FBI field offices in Florida. One in Miami, one in Jacksonville, and one in Tampa. The Tampa office is the closest to North Port.
"Field Offices — FBI"
Field Offices — FBI
IMO and speculation only, there is a very good chance that the meeting that took place was in fact with the FBI that day. SB stated that he flew down to meet with the Laundries. He may have met them at Tampa FBI offices or he attended virtually, which would explain his statements to Banfield. Again, speculation on my part, but it certainly fits, IMO.
The rest you can piece together. IMO, the Laundries have likely been cooperating with the FBI since Brian's arrest warrant was issued and perhaps immediately after he went missing. The FBI announced the warrant for his arrest on 9/22.
https://twitter.com/FBIDenver/status/1441170971453390874?t=k3-kStMgemql5psDjT6_Og&s=19
"Hunt for Brian Laundrie: Federal arrest warrant issued | Fox News"
Hunt for Brian Laundrie: Federal arrest warrant issued | Fox News
Again, all in my opinion only.
ETA correction.