Brian Laundrie's parents did not help him escape, says attorney Steven Bertolino
The family attorney of Brian Laundrie's parents has said that Chris and Roberta Laundrie are not aware of their son's whereabouts. “Chris and Roberta Laundrie do not know where Brian is,” attorney Steven Bertolino said in a statement. “They are concerned about Brian and hope the FBI can locate him.”
“The speculation by the public and some in the press that the parents assisted Brian in leaving the family home or in avoiding arrest on a warrant that was issued after Brian had already been missing for several days is just wrong,” he added.
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Days have passed while investigators are on the lookout for Laundrie around a wildlife refuge near his home in North Port. At present, Laundrie is the only person of interest in his girlfriend Gabby Petito's death. A massive manhunt for Laundrie is underway, who vanished soon after Petito disappeared. Ever since, social media has slammed Laundrie's parents, accusing them of helping him escape and not cooperating with police by concealing their son's whereabouts.
Twitter was flooded with posts criticizing the Laundries for allegedly protecting their son. "Dear Chris and Roberta Laundrie, As a parent myself, I get trying to protect your son. You can only protect them from their choices and actions for so long. But you know the truth of what happened now. Speak up and speak now! You owe at least that to Gabby! Call him home!" one user wrote. "I will take great joy seeing Chris and Roberta in handcuffs. Their kid is going to SING like a bird. And they’re close. He doesn’t give a f*** about either of you. You put so many people through hell with your silence," wrote another.
Dear Chris and Roberta Laundrie,
— SamInspired (@SamInspired) September 26, 2021
As a parent myself, I get trying to protect your son. You can only protect them from their choices and actions for so long. But you know the truth of what happened now. Speak up and speak now! You owe at least that to Gabby! Call him home!
I will take great joy seeing Chris and Roberta in handcuffs. Their kid is going to SING like a bird. And they’re close. He doesn’t give a f*** about either of you. You put so many people through hell with your silence. 🖕 #BrianLaundrie #RobertaLaundrie
— Sarah (@4score7sarahago) September 27, 2021
"Chris and Roberta Laundrie are accomplices to murder," one user wrote, while another wrote, "Chris and Roberta Laundrie are hiding information about Brian’s involvement in Gabby’s death and may be helping him hide from police."
Chris and Roberta Laundrie are accomplices to murder.
— Sam Goody (@SamGoody2021) September 19, 2021
Clues Brian Laundrie's Parents Are Covering For Their Son And Hiding Him From Gabby Petito Investigation https://t.co/ymXLmHOqyN
— GGP Bill☺ (@Stream25Bill) September 24, 2021
Chris and Roberta Laundrie are hiding information about Brian’s involvement in Gabby’s death and may be helping him hide from police.
Here is a look at some other similar reactions on Twitter:
The internet is doing more investigative work to find #BrianLaundrie than his own parents, who still have yet to speak on this jerk. “Real concerned” parents, riggght. TURN HIM OVER ROBERTA AND CHRIS! Come out come out wherever you are! #justiceforgabby
— The Guitar God & His Lady (@mickand_manda) September 23, 2021
Chris and Roberta Laundrie KNEW Gabby Petito was out there and still didn’t cooperate to bring their future daughter in law justice. If the feds won’t do anything about it then somebody should. Hell I said the same thing about George Zimmerman though.
— 𝔻𝕣𝕖𝕨 𝔹𝕠𝕓 (@drewhelcher1994) September 20, 2021
Let me also say. To Roberta & Chris Laundrie-you have enabled your son and are just as guilty in this. Idgaf how much you love him. You let someone else’s daughter lay in the dirt for almost a month. KNOWING she was there. Your son Brian Laundrie is a narcissistic coward.
— lms (@lacey_maries) September 22, 2021
#ShameOn Chris and Roberta Laundrie -- how can you live with yourselves when you know exactly where Brian is? #justiceforgabbypetito
— Last Sane Citizen (@LastSaneCitizen) September 25, 2021
Chris and Roberta Laundrie, the parents of Brian Laundrie, enabled their son in an attempt to evade authorities and get away with murder. They deserve the same fate as Brian Laundrie who is either dead, himself, from suicide, or he will die soon enough from capital punishment.
— Sam Goody (@SamGoody2021) September 19, 2021
Gabby Petito's body was found on September 19 at Wyoming campground and her death has subsequently been ruled a homicide. Days after Petito's death, the Long Island woman was remembered by hundreds of mourners on Sunday, September 16, at a memorial service in Holbrook. The Petito family attorney, Richard Stafford, has confirmed that a press conference on the case will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, September 28, at his Long Island law office.
Meanwhile, amid the massive manhunt for deceased Gabby Petito's boyfriend Brian Laundrie, whose whereabouts are currently unknown, experts believe that some clues hidden in Laundrie's behavior may lead investigators to him. Psychiatrist James Huysman said that a person like Brian Laundrie is 'very likely to run away, to hide, to think they can get away with it.'