Brian Laundrie: Are any of THESE notebooks the one found near human remains that could contain key to Gabby Petito case?
BRIAN Laundrie was pictured with several notebooks during his infamous van vacation with fiancée Gabby Petito - and one could now be in the FBI's hands and potentially unlock the case.
The couple documented their cross-country adventure on social media and also showed off drawings in notebooks.
NOTEBOOK SIGHTINGS
In one photo, Brian is tucked under some blankets next to a stream and holding a sliced apple while they explored a Georgia swath of the Appalachian Trail.
A green spiraled notebook is stacked on top of a paperback edition of Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk with a handful of fine point ink pens.
Gabby commented on the photo: "Went hiking for my #22."
In a photo featuring the couple's campsite at Zion National Park, an orange notebook can be seen leaning against some belongings in the tent.
Other notebooks appear to be shelved inside Gabby's immaculately decorated 2012 Ford Transit Connect van's interior.
BRIAN'S BELONGINGS FOUND
On Wednesday, Brian's backpack and notebook were found in a Florida park, along with an unidentified body, the FBI confirmed this afternoon.
The feds also confirmed that human remains were discovered, however they remain unidentified.
However, online sleuths are convinced journal will provide clues into Gabby's death and his disappearance.
The items were found by his own parents on a trail he often used in Florida, according to the outlet and sleuths have speculated that there's a "chance he wrote a confession note in that notebook."
"Gotta wonder what is written in that notebook," wrote WFLA reporter Josh Benson, however, others wondered how the notebook would not disintegrate if it was in a waterlogged area.
This location was previously underwater. The source told the outlet that the remains were found near a backpack - however, the remains have not yet been identified or connected to Laundrie.
The medical examiner was called in on Wednesday morning after the fugitive's parents reportedly discovered a white bag and a dark-colored object in a patch of brambles.
The later confirmed that "items of interest" were found, adding that their "evidence response team is processing the scene" and will be there for several days.
The Transit was found parked outside Laundrie's parents' home, where he and Petito had lived for the past two years.
Following his return to Florida, Laundrie was later reported missing by his family after allegedly telling them that he was going to take a hike in the Mabry Carlton Reserve.
Laundrie's parents said that they drove his car home from a Florida wildlife reserve after he "failed to return from a hike" - days before they reported him missing.
And footage from reporter Entin appeared to show the Mustang convertible back in the driveway on Wednesday night.
Gabby's killer, who has not been named, is now listed among the FBI's Most Wanted as the agency hunts for information on the young woman's final movements.
GABBY'S FINAL DAYS
They narrowed down her final days to between August 27 and August 30 as they call on the public to contact them if they saw her during this time near the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area in Wyoming.
He added that Gabby's predicted death was three to four weeks before her body was found. The body was outside "in the wilderness" for this time.
The doctor also confirmed that Gabby Petito was not pregnant at the time of her death and that a toxicology report was unable to be released at this time.
Following the autopsy, the young woman's body was returned to the mortuary who are dealing with the family at this time, the doctor added.
Bertolino released a statement saying: "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," he said.
"At this time Brian is still missing and when he is located we will address the pending fraud charge against him."
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Brian Laundrie timeline
Brian Laundrie has not been seen since the morning of September 13. Here is a timeline of Laundrie's latest whereabouts:
- July 2021: Brian Laundrie and his fiancé Gabby Petito leave for a grip across the country. The couple visit numerous national parks across the way.
- August 12: Police in Utah respond to an incident involving the couple. The bodycam footage is not released for another month but it shows a visibly upset Gabby talking to police after reports of a domestic violence incident outside a grocery store.
- August 24: Gabby is seen leaving a hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Laundrie.
- September 1: Laundrie returns to his home in North Port, Florida without Gabby.
- September 6: Laundrie joins his family on a camping trip about 75 miles from their home in North Port.
- September 11: Gabby's family reports her missing.
- September 13: Laundrie leaves home to go hiking in Carlton Reserve, Florida. His family had initially said he departed on September 14, but revised their timeline weeks later.
- September 15: Laundrie is named a person of interest in the case of Gabby.
- September 16: Bodycam footage is released regarding the incident between Gabby and Laundrie.
- September 19: The FBI announces a body found at a Wyoming national park is believed to be that of Gabby's.
- September 23: The FBI issued a warrant for Laundrie's arrest claiming he "used unauthorized debit cards after Gabby Petito's death."
- September 26: A funeral is held for Gabby in New York.
- September 27: Dog the Bounty Hunter announces he will lend a hand and help search for Laundrie.
- September 28: Gabby's family held an emotional press conference as the search for Laundrie continued.
- October 5: Laundrie's sister, Cassie, appeared on Good Morning America and urged her brother to come forward.
- October 7: Laundrie's father, Chris Laundrie, assisted law enforcement in the search to find his son.
- October 12: Gabby's autopsy results were made public. Teton County Coroner Dr Brent Blue confirmed Gabby died by strangulation.
- October 20: Laundrie's personal items were found near the Myakkahatchee Creek Park trail in Florida. The medical examiner was called to the scene to investigate.
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