Gabby Petito kept journals with drawings showing her experiences that could give crucial clues in case
GABBY Petito kept a journal filled with drawings to express her thoughts, according to an ex-boyfriend.
Now a forensic expert wonders if the journal holds any clues on Gabby’s relationship with fiancé Brian Laundrie.
In a Facebook post celebrating the Brandon Williams described the relationship the two had.
He wrote: "I was lucky enough to have the privelage [sic] of both knowing and loving you."
He also shared photos of the two of them as children adding that they were when they met.
The last memory Williams had with Gabby was in the summer of 2017 where he says she was holding a journal filled with in-depth drawings "depicting how you felt and what you were experiencing."
Williams added: "All I can remember was how impressed I was, telling you how talented, and creative you were, honored and touched that you trusted me enough to even share with me something so personal."
Williams, who is currently deployed overseas, ended the post by saying Gabby's death will "haunt" him forever.
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An autopsy on Gabby’s remains revealed that she died via.
Forensic scientist told The Sun that investigators may go through Gabby’s possessions to find out what her was like.
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“This could include a diary, bank records, personal records, anything that could shed insight into their lives together,” Shen said.
Gabby’s electronic devices could be searched as well, Shen said adding that the process could take days or months.
As the investigation continues, Shen says there will be "more and more evidence" into Gabby and Laundrie's relationship, which will have many wondering why no one saw red flags.
"These questions will linger, and may help lead to better practices when faced with observing, living with, or identifying toxic relationships," she told The Sun.
Laundrie was by his family on September 17 after telling them he was going for a hike in a Florida nature reserve.
Shen believes that if Laundrie's body is recovered, it's likely that he might have killed himself.
"Depending on where his body is found, it might be difficult to ascertain how he did that."
Laundrie has not been labeled a suspect at this time.
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