Found Deceased WY - Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Petito, 22, Grand Teton National Park, 25 Aug 2021 #61

[Allabouttrial]

I just saw the news on COD. Strangulation is a Murder One charge. No manslaughter charges for BL.

Moo.

Right because it's intentional.

 

[ce4au]

I’m guessing when he showed up at his parent’s house with her car and not her, he had scratches on his face and arms and that’s why the parents wouldn’t let LE talk to or see him, and that’s why they called the lawyer and got BL out of there.

That’s an interesting theory. I feel like it just goes to the parents & how much they’ve covered for him IMO. I’ve tried so hard to give them the benefit of the doubt bc they aren’t charged with anything & just in general you don’t wanna think ppl can be that cruel & horrible but….those 2 ppl - at the very least - knew something was wrong when he came home without her & let that sweet girl’s body sit out there in the dang forest for almost a month. That’s JMO but geez…they are a piece of work IMO.

 

[Sunset]

Laundrie family attorney Mr. Bertolino just texted: "Gabby Petito’s death at such a young age is a tragedy. While Brian Laundrie is currently charged with the unauthorized use of a debit card belonging to Gabby, Brian is only considered a person of interest in relation to Gabby Petito’s demise. At this time Brian is still missing and when he is located we will address the pending fraud charge against him."

I totally understand the need for defense attorney but man it is not a job for me.
Defending a client who you know personally without any biases about the case, wouldn't that be hard? Though in the eyes of law, he will be doing everything to prove his defendant's innocence, he would have an inkling on what happened. My insides would rot if I took up this job.

 

[Newsjunkiejen]

So time of death only narrowed to Aug 22-29 - "body outside in the wilderness for 3-4 weeks; there will not be an exact date of death on the death certificate."

He also slipped up and made reference that this is just one of many deaths due to DV.

Just a question on this as I'm unsure:

Does the term 'domestic violence' mean that a victim has undergone multiple instances of violence at the hands of a domestic partner?

Would the DV term also be used if there was no history or evidence of violence prior to death, but the victim was killed in a violent way by her domestic partner? As in the murder is an act of DV in, and of, itself.

(To add - I missed the very beginning of the press conference as my connection was all sketchy so Dr. Blue may have mentioned that there was evidence of historic injuries. Apologies, if so).

MOO

 

[Figuring]

After I gasped when I heard the question, that was my first thought Hope we are wrong The old Robert Chambers defense Infuriates me

I guess if BL is found he can claim anything, but I think there's going to be a LOT of evidence of DV that will make such a defense difficult to successfully mount. There might be other bruises on her, there might be things she told her mom, & I think it's possible elements of their conflicts were probably captured in text or video or audio. (When my husband turned violent (before I got out), I did record our arguments, just in case.) It will come down to the totality of what all that points to, but I think that kind of argument will be undercut by forensic & circumstantial evidence. JMO.

 

[SuziQ]

Not surprised at all to find that strangulation was the cause of death. He was so full of rage when they left the restaurant.

ITA. These types of cases usually have strangulation or blunt force trauma COD's.

 

[Cecelia]

I don't think animals can make it look like a strangulation.

Not unless there are boa constrictors in the Wyoming desert (the kind that only go for the neck and don't just crush the entire body).

 

[Claire182]

I'm definitely a noob but how do you accidentally strangle someone?

Exactly because homicide is death by someone else, so effectively she died from strangulation by someone else.

 

[esayer]

Well, I don’t know about the rest of you but as much as I’ve enjoyed batting ideas around with you all, and still do, this is suddenly “all too real”. Poor Gabby had to look her killer in the eyes whilst her life was slowly taken from her, either by someone she knew & loved, or a stranger.

That’s a horrible, personal way to die. Her poor parents, I just can’t imagine (& hope I never have to).

RIP Gabby, and much love to your family x

If it were a stranger brian wouldn't be on the run. IMO

 

[Katerz]

ALSO I have another question. Can it be listed as premeditated since she is shown on body cam footage holding her face and neck and crying saying he had his hands like this?

 

[carbuff]

I assume that’s one reason the FBI has sent items to a forensic entomologist.

JMO

Yes, that would fit.

The investigators can also use other information. For instance the people who can testify they saw her alive at the restaurant on August 27 would establish that the death can't have occurred in the early part of the range, even if the forensic results would allow for it.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Why doesn’t the Laundries’ lawyer just shut up. He’s only making it worse for his clients. Why can he not see that!
I am so tired of all the ridiculous lawyers we’ve dealt with this year. The Freses in the Mollie Tibbets trial, Harpootlian and Griffin in the Murdaugh saga, this moron. Just open and blatant to our faces lying about things.
Do your jobs! Stop spinning things! Stop lying!

 

[glammistress]

Jean Casarez on CNN is so good. Pointing out the Laundrie attorney admitted the debit card belonged to Gabby via his demise "statement."

 

[Angels Advocate]

It takes a special, sorry kind of loser to strangle to death the woman who was looking after you so much she made sure the cops knew to let you get your phone charger after you caused them to need to stop the vehicle because you were slapping her; and who fed you by hand and loved and trusted you.

Longer arms, more upper body strength - she didn't stand a chance. And it's truly the most evil, intimately personal and cowardly way to kill someone.

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[katydid23]

Laundrie family attorney Mr. Bertolino just texted: "Gabby Petito’s death at such a young age is a tragedy. While Brian Laundrie is currently charged with the unauthorized use of a debit card belonging to Gabby, Brian is only considered a person of interest in relation...
2/2 ...to Gabby Petito’s demise. At this time Brian is still missing and when he is located we will address the pending fraud charge against him."

This guy is ridiculous. His client is not 'missing' he is fleeing from impending murder charges.

If all he was facing was 'an unauthorised' use of a cc, he would be back home with Mommy, making his silly artwork.

Oh, and he is only a 'person of interest?' Then why the ramped up, urgent searches by all of the federal agencies?

 

[WellThen]

Question to anyone who can possibly answer.

Since SB is sticking by this whole he’s only wanted for fraud malarkey, if the FBI doesn’t now come out and upgrade the charges.. can we safely assume Brian is dead at that point?

I think Brian is hiding and the lawyer will "reveal" him after first degree murder charges and arrest warrant. Brian will miraculously appear.

 

[oviedo]

It is very good news that there is a definitive cause of death for Gabby. I wonder what the next move will be by her killer?

JMO

 

[Yellow Rose]

So do ya'll think an arrest warrant will be issued shortly? Strangulation is so PERSONAL.

 

[MassGuy]

I feel a bit disappointed that the TOD couldn't be narrowed down a bit more than as three to four weeks as stated.

That's what I'd expect, considering the passage of time. The investigation itself should be able to narrow it down significantly.

 

[aim4thestars]

Ugh just heard the COD announcement. The lawyer's statement is cold and detached, per usual.