Just including what the article stated. Again, SB is the only one who has stated that the FBI has the new phone Brian purchased. LE hasn't confirmed that, not that I was ever able to find. I've been confused by the phones since the beginning.
It started with MSM putting out stories that ATT had Brian and an "older woman" on camera buying a phone on 9/14. Then Brian's attorney stated Brian and his mother had purchased a new phone sometime after Brian returned home on 9/1 but he wasn't sure of the date. Later Brian's attorney stated the phone had been bought on 9/4 and that Brian had left the phone and his wallet behind when he left on 9/14. Then we found out Brian had actually left on 9/13. But I've never found an article that states LE actually saying when Brian bought the new phone or whether they have it. In fact, at one point Brian's attorney kind of recanted and stated the FBI is in possession of a phone, but he's not sure which one. So if the waters are muddy enough, there you have it!
IMO I don't know what to believe. I certainly don't trust SB when he says anything because too much of what he's said has been either a mistake or a carefully worded lie. Until or unless I hear it from an FBI spokesperson, I remain confused.
According to the Laundries' family attorney,
Steven Bertolino ... they did purchase a new phone, and he believes it's the one Brian left behind at home and the FBI is already in possession of it.
Feds Investigating Brian Laundrie's Alleged Burner Phone Purchased Day He was Last Seen