Gabby Petito news - latest Police deny wasting time in Brian Laundrie search as protest held at parents house

Police continue search for Brian Laundrie

Gabby Petito’s family announced that a memorial visitation open to the public would be held at a funeral home in Holbrook, New York this Sunday. Meanwhile, on Friday, police set out for the seventh day of their search for Brian Laundrie. On Thursday night, the FBI announced that a federal arrest warrant had been issued in relation to the death of Ms Petito.

“While this warrant allows law enforcement to arrest Mr Laundrie, the FBI and our partners across the country continue to investigate the facts and circumstances of Ms Petito’s homicide,” said Special Agent in charge Michael Schneider.

“We urge individuals with knowledge of Mr Laundrie’s role in this matter or his current whereabouts to contact the FBI.”

Earlier, a local law firm issued a press release offering a $20,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the exact location of Mr Laundrie. Co-workers of Mr Laundrie’s claimed he was well versed in outdoor survival, though there is little beyond anecdote to substantiate those claims.

Authorities have not said why they are convinced Laundrie, who police call a “person of interest” in the case, may still be somewhere inside the more than 24,000-acre Carlton Reserve near his home in North Port, Florida, more than a week after he told family members he was headed there to hike alone. The Carlton Reserve has more than 80 miles (128 km) of hiking trails but is dominated by swampy water.

Also on Wednesday, a witness came forward to describe a stand-up argument between Laundrie and a waitress at a restaurant in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, around the time Ms Petito is believed to have sent her final text to her mother.

If confirmed, it would be one of the last sightings of Ms Petito alive.

Show latest update 1632520963Protest held at Brian Laundrie’s parents’ house

A woman stopped at the Laundrie family’s North Port home on Friday and placed pictures of Gabby Petito with the phrase “I was here once” on the lawn.

The woman posted a total of five pictures, according to Fox News.

Graeme Massie24 September 2021 23:021632519218North Port police call off Brian Laundrie search for Friday

North Port Police PIO Josh Taylor said that some members of the search will remain at Carlton Reserve in Sarasota County, and that officers “ will be back out throughout the weekend. Focusing on areas of more likelihood across the Reserve.”

The department also addressed the cost of the so-far unsuccessful search for Mr Laundrie at the 25,000 acre reserve.

“We do not have that tallied up. We are not paying other agencies, it’s mutual aid. From our personnel standpoint, I would say we are working this case instead of other things. That has an impact of course. There will be some overtime mixed in there.

“Cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance too. Almost every meal we’ve had at the PD has been made by family or donated. Every meal for those working out in the field has been donated by generous citizens and businesses.”

And he said he understood “the need for answers” in the high-profile case.

“We, along with our many law enforcement partners are looking to bring those answers to you. At the right time, we will be able to share everything. “

(North Port Police Department/ZUMA Press Wire Service/Shutterstock)Graeme Massie24 September 2021 22:331632515526Timeline of events in the Gabby Petito situation

Keep up to date with the latest developments in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito as well as the search for Brian Laundrie.

The Independent has compiled a full timeline of key events in the ongoing story.

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 21:321632513613North Port police say they are not “wasting their time” searching for Brian Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve

The North Port police offered a video update on their efforts in the Carlton Reserve, saying they are “not wasting their time” searching for Brian Laundrie in the swamp.

An officer says they are “working as hard to find him now as we did on day one.”

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 21:001632512726As Gabby Petito memorials begin in Utah, others with missing loved ones seek for similar attention

Memorials in Utah, Florida and New York remembering Gabby Petito have begun, with Ms Petito’s family asking for donations to help establish a foundation in the woman’s name.

However, as attention is focused on Ms Petito’s disappearance and death, the families of missing people are pleading for the same level of attention from the public and press that Ms Petito was given.

The Independent’s Enrique Limón has more on the story below...

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 20:451632511588Long Islanders come together in remembrance of Gabby Petito

Long Islanders are taking part in small remembrances of Gabby Petito in the wake of her death.

According to News12, some neighbors in Long Island - where Ms Petito grew up - are tying teal ribbons on trees, street signs and poles in their neighborhoods.

They’ve also been participating in the “Shine a Light for Gabby” fundraiser, in which they trade $20 donations for lights they can place outside their homes. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to assist the Petito and Schmidt families.

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 20:261632510453Woman posts photos of Gabby Petito on Laundrie’s front lawn

A woman has posted five flyers on the front lawn of the Laundrie’s home in North Port, Florida.

The flyers include photos of Gabby Petito with the words “I was here once” printed on them.

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 20:071632509293Gabby Petito’s family is creating bracelets and giving them out to honor her daughter

Gabby Petito’s family members are making bracelets and passing them out in remembrance of the woman.

“It represents Gabby. Remember to celebrate and enjoy life and not be sad,” Ms Petito’s mother Nicole Schmidt told WFLA.

The bracelets are currently being distributed to those closest to the family, but Ms Petito’s mother said she’d love “the whole world” to wear them.

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 19:481632508202North Port police provide video update on today’s search for Brian Laundrie

North Port police provided a video update on today’s search for Brian Laundrie at the Carlton Reserve.

An officer in the video revealed that thus far there have been no developments in the search.

“Nothing has been found so far today,” North Port PIO Josh Taylor said. “Details for Friday are TBD. We will send out a release when efforts have been halted for the day and possible details moving forward.”

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 19:301632507492Gabby Petito’s family to establish foundation in her name

Gabby Petito’s family plans to begin a foundation in her name.

Ms Petito’s father asked for donations to begin the foundation in lieu of flowers for her memorial service on Sunday.

The Independent’s Bevan Hurley has more below...

Graig Graziosi24 September 2021 19:18

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