The FBI will close the Gabby Petito case. In a notebook found by his remains, Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for her death.
NORTH PORT – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is closing the books on the Gabby Petito case after agents reviewed a notebook where Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for her death and further investigation found no one else involved. “All logical investigative steps have been concluded in this case,” FBI Denver Division Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider said in a prepared statement released Friday. “The investigation did not identify any other individuals other than Brian Laundrie directly involved in the tragic death of Gabby Petito.” The notebook was found with Laundrie’s skeletal remains on Oct.20 after floodwaters in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park receded. Along with the notebook, investigators found a backpack and revolver. By the way: Gabby Petito case reveals stark disparities in coverage of missing people Earlier: NBC’s Gabby Petito documentary shares intimate moments with her parents According to the FBI, “A review of the notebook revealed written statements by Mr. Laundrie claiming responsibility for Ms. Petito’s death.” On Nov.23, the District 12 Medical Examiner’s Office concluded Laundrie died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
