FAQ Sections:

• 1.1 Gabby Petito: The Basics + The Beginning of A Case
• 1.2 Relationships
• 1.3 Signs of Trouble: Moab, Utah + Traffic Stop
• 2.1 The Search for Gabby
• 2.2 Autopsy/Post-Mortem
• 3.1 We Need To Talk About Brian: Brian Laundrie as a person, His Disappearance, The Manhunt
• 4.1 The Laundrie Lawyer + Contradictions
• 5.1 Miscellaneous

1.1 Gabby Petito: The Basics + The Beginning of A Case

Q: Who is Gabby Petito?

• A: Gabby Petito was a 22 year old start-up ‘Van Life’ want-to-be travel blogger and Instagram influencer (@gabspetito) who was in the process of launching a YouTube channel (Nomadic Statik) when she went missing while on a US cross country road trip in late August, 2021. She and her 23 year old fiancé left New York in July, with a plan to drive cross country. They were to be documenting the trip along the way, eventually to conclude in Oregon sometime in October, 2021. Instead, the last sighting of Gabby is confirmed as having been August 25, with messages from her phone being sent on August 27 (via Snapchat to a friend; a text to her mother. A final text to her mother, Nichole, on August 30. It is unclear whether the messages on the 27th were sent by Gabby or someone who had access to her phone. While unconfirmed, it is believed that someone else sent the final text on August 30. On 19 September 2021, the FBI confirmed that a body found in Grand Teton National Park matches the description of Gabby Petito. An autopsy and forensic examination later confirmed that the remains were that of Gabby. The FBI ended their press conference by asking for privacy for Gabby’s family as they grieve this tremendous loss, and made sure to state that the investigation remains ongoing. The cause of death has yet to be released. The manner of death was homicide. (Source)

Q: Is there a timeline that’s easy to follow to help me understand events until this point?

• A: Yes. Here is a Timeline of Significant Events Surrounding Gabby’s Disappearance Not every single alleged sighting will be included. What’s posted here has come via law enforcement and news outlets, generally with some type of confirmation.

• (Note: TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms are not where information is sourced. These are not considered ‘reliable sources’ save for the pages of very specific people and/or organizations. The only exception to the above is for Miranda Baker. This comes solely because LE commented on her story, adding it to part of their timeline. Because she was so public in releasing a statement, her story from her lips is used as a source.)

1.2 Relationships

Q: Who are Gabby’s parents?

• A: Gabby’s biological parents are Joe Petito and Nichole Schmidt. They are no longer together. Nichole is married to Jim Schmidt, a firefighter. Joe is married to Tara Petito. Joe has stated that their respective spouses are not ‘stepparents’; they are all Gabby’s ‘parents.’ We may use the term stepfather/stepmother in order to distinguish if it is necessary, however, we felt it important to note Joe’s comment out of respect for all 4 people who lost their daughter so tragically.

Q: Who is Gabby’s fiancé and how old is he?

• A: His name is Brian Laundrie. He’s 23 and until the pair left on this trip, both Brian and Gabby were living with his parents, Chris and Roberta Laundrie. Brian later returned home driving their converted transit camper van without her.

Q: Were Gabby and Brian actually engaged? I’ve read they called it off.

• A: Yes, they were engaged. They became engaged in July of 2020, however, in an interview with the Daily Mail, Gabby’s mum, Nichole Schmidt cast doubt on this, stating she ‘believed’ the two had ‘called off their engagement before the trip because they were too young to marry.’ (Source) After delving further in to it, we cannot confirm this to be the case. Gabby and Brian were still engaged.

Q: How do you know they were still engaged?

• A: We’re going by the Moab police report officer notes, camera footage, as well as a separate witness. Not only did Gabby and Brian state as much to one of the officers who interacted with them in Moab, Utah following the domestic, Gabby also told a shop owner in Victor, Idaho that they were engaged on/around August 26. (Source)

Q: Was Gabby pregnant?

• A: No. Teton County Coroner, Dr. Brent Blue has also confirmed this via press conference regarding the post mortem.

Q: What did Brian do for a living?

• A: Both he and Gabby worked at Publix for a time. It appears that they quit that job in order to go on this trip.

Q: How did Gabby and Brian meet?

• A: Gabby and Brian attended the same high school. He is a year older. They were not high school sweethearts. They reconnected later on (some articles have said via Facebook) and began dating, reportedly in March of 2019. Brian’s family moved from Long Island to Florida and Gabby moved from Long Island to be with him early on in their relationship. (Source Partial)

Q: Had Gabby traveled with Brian before?

• A: Yes. In his first interview on the Dr. Phil Show, Joe Petito says that he leased a small car for Gabby so she and Brian could do a road trip to California and Oregon a year and a half ago. It wasn’t as big a trip, nor did they convert a van, but they apparently made it through that trip without any problems. (Source)

##Q: When was Gabby’s father on Dr. Phil?

• A: The first interview was given while Gabby was still a missing person. You can watch the first interview he gave here: Joe Petito Talks To Dr. Phil

• There is a second interview as well.

• On October 5, 2021, Joe and his wife Tara, as well as Gabby’s mum and her husband, Jim, also sat down to talk with Dr. Phil about three weeks after her death and memorial service: Petito / Schmidt Family On Dr. Phil

1.3 Signs of Trouble: Moab, Utah + Traffic Stop

Q: What is the ‘Moab incident’ people keep referencing?

• A: Witnesses called 911 after seeing an altercation between Brian and Gabby outside the Moonflower Co-Op in Moab, Utah. One witness tells the dispatcher that the guy was hitting the girl, they ran up and down the street a couple times and jumped in the van and left. Police were dispatched to the Moonflower Co-Op, while other officers were sent in pursuit of the van. They were pulled over and questioned for about an hour before police decided to separate them for the night. Gabby was given the van; Brian was put in a hotel. They were told not to contact one another at all that night and take time to cool off.

Q: Where can I watch the police body cam footage from the Moab traffic stop?

• A: The raw version may be viewed here.

Q: Who owned the van?

• A: The Ford Transit Connect (significantly smaller than the full-sized Ford Transit Van) belonged to Gabby. It is registered in her name and her name only. At this point, any suggestion that Brian has any legal claim to take the van is incorrect. They were not married; it is not joint property. Her father, Joe, makes it perfectly clear that it was Gabby’s and hers alone.

Q: Is this case connected to the two married women who reported feeling like they were being watched by a creepy guy, only to have been found murdered?

• A: No. While one of the women did work at ‘The Moon Flower Co-Op,’ which is where the domestic between Gabby and Brian took place, police have now stated that the two incidents are not connected. They did not elaborate or name a suspect in that case, however. (Source 1) (Source 2)

Q: Did Brian fly back to Florida after the Moab incident? Wasn’t this the midst of his road trip with Gabby?

• A: This has now been confirmed that yes, Brian did return to Florida around the 17-23 of August. The source is Brian’s sister. Until October 4, there was only one article in The Daily Mail, and I’d been unable to cross reference the validity. (Source: The Deseret News/MSN)

• Here’s the gist: From August 17 - August 23, 2021, Brian Laundrie made a trip back to Florida, allegedly to clean out a storage unit or storage locker he and Gabby shared.

• In terms of media, the article initially came via The Daily Mail. The information was taken from a now-deleted Facebook post that was made by Gabby’s stepfather’s brother (her step uncle.) In a handwritten note, he’s written down major events that occurred up until 8/30, remarking that it is the timeline as his family understands it. (Source: The Daily Mail)

2.1 The Search for Gabby

Q: Where was Gabby last seen?

• A: Grand Teton National Park. Her remains were recovered on 19 September, 2021 near the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area. Brian Laundrie is a person of interest and he is believed to be the last person to see her alive. Critical dates 27-30 August 2021 per the FBI. (Source)

Q: Is there anything I can do to help?

• A: If you happen to have been in Grand Teton National Park and used the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area between 27-30 August, 2021 and you saw or spoke to Gabby or saw her van, you may be able to assist the FBI with their inquiries. Learn more or submit a tip to the FBI Denver field office. (Source)

• The Gabby Petito Foundation If you would like to contribute to the foundation being set up in Gabby’s honour by her family, you may donate to the Gabby Petito Foundation. https://gabbypetitofoundation.org

2.2 Autopsy/Post-Mortem

Q: What was Gabby’s cause of death?

• A: Update: 12 October from Press Conference with Teton County Coroner

• Cause and manner of death: homicide by strangulation.

Other Facts to Note:

• Gabby was not pregnant
• Autopsy included full body CAT scan, exam by forensic pathologist, forensic anthropologist, forensic toxicologist to ensure thoroughness
• Body was in the wilderness for 3-4 weeks before recovery on 19 September
• Death certificate will be completed by the state of Wyoming
• Mortuary in Wyoming is now in possession of remains as of 12 October 2021. They will act in accordance with the wishes of Gabby’s family to get her home
• Exact date of death undetermined (Note: 3-4 weeks basically puts it right in the timeframe of August 22-August 29) Based on sightings and what’s known, we can fairly easily rule out August 22-26.)

(Source: Press Conference given by Teton County Coroner, Dr. Brent Blue; 12 October 2021; 12:30pm Mountain Time)

Q: What was the manner of Gabby’s death?

• A: Homicide. (Source: Press Conference given by Teton County Coroner, Dr. Brent Blue; 12 October 2021; 12:30pm Mountain Time)

Q: What was the cause of death?

• A: Manual Strangulation/Throttling. (Source: Press Conference given by Teton County Coroner, Dr. Brent Blue; 12 October 2021; 12:30pm Mountain Time)

3.1 We Need To Talk About Brian: Brian Laundrie as a person, His Disappearance, The Manhunt

Q: If I am hiking the Appalachian Trail or if I’m out and about and believe I’ve run in to Brian Laundrie, what should I do?

• A: Nothing. He’s dead.

Per a retired homicide detective, if you do happen to run into Brian Laundrie, do not directly engage save for a nod. If possible, take a discreet picture and immediately contact law enforcement. Be sure to make note of where the sighting took place, direction he’s walking, etc. Do not try to approach him. Do not make a citizen’s arrest. Assume he is armed and dangerous. (Source: Retired Detective, Chris McDonough)

Q: Does Brian have a brother?

• A: No. Brian, does not have a brother. He lives with parents, Chris and Roberta. He also has one sister, Cassie, who is around 9 years older. She is married with two young children of her own. She lives around 45 mins - 1 hour away from North Port.

Q: Has anyone come forward to allege Brian was an abusive or controlling boyfriend?

• A: A friend of Gabby’s (Rose) who lives in Sarasota, Florida has stated that he was controlling/abusive. At one point, he allegedly stolen Gabby’s ID so Gabby couldn’t go to a bar with Rose. Gabby would also retreat to Rose’s house when Brian would have ‘episodes’ of jealousy and seemingly other issues (Source 1: News12 The Bronx) (Source 2: The New York Post)

Q: Did Brian actually get home on September 1 or are his parents just telling people he came home?

• A: He was seen. An automatic number plate reader detected the van with number plate QFTG03, on the Sumter Boulevard exit of I-75 as it entered the city of North Port, Florida. The time clocked was 10:26 am on 1 September, 2021.

• Neighbours have stated that they saw Brian around the home, mowing the grass and eventually going on what appeared to be a camping trip with his parents. This was later confirmed by Brian’s older sister. (Source)

• Brian’s sister came forward to say her parents picked her children up from school in their mustang on September 1. They drove to Cassie’s house to drop the children off and Brian was in the car with them. (Source: Cassie Laundrie answers questions)

Q: Does anyone know what date BL retained legal counsel? Specifically, was it before Gabby was reported missing?

• A: Undetermined. As best we’ve been able to determine, at the latest, it was the 10th (Gabby’s father made a report requesting a welfare check) or the 11th of September. Others have suggested it may well have been sooner based on the August 31 cancellation of the camping trip his parents were supposed to take on September 1, but that is heresy and we don’t have first hand knowledge that this is the case.

• For now, we’ve been unable to confirm the exact date he was officially contacted or retained. This question will be updated accordingly if a clear answer becomes available.

Q: Why hasn’t Brian Laundrie been arrested?

• A: He is now deceased.

• He lawyered up immediately upon returning to Florida and refused to assist North Port Police with their inquiries. His parents have claimed he went missing on Tuesday, September 14*. He was allegedly going for a hike at The Carlton Reserve and never returned home.

Q: Was there a warrant out for Brian Laundrie’s arrest?

• A: Yes. The warrant comes at the federal level and was issued because Brian (‘allegedly’) committed fraud when he used Gabby’s credit/debit cards to the tune of over $1,000. It is possible that there may be a sealed indictment for the Murder of Gabby Petito, but that has not been anything confirmed by the FBI.

Q: Where is Brian Laundrie?

• A: Update: The FBI has confirmed that human remains found in a nature park are those of Brian Laundrie. Brian is deceased. Cause and manner of death is unknown. (Source)

• Unclear. His parents have one story (he’s missing after going for a hike at Carlton Reserve on September 14*.) Many people believe he’s on the run. Some people believe he’s hiding. Some people believe he’s topped himself. In any event, he is still ‘missing.’ He remains a person of interest in the death of Gabby Petito and he’s believed to be the last person to see her alive.

Q: Where was Brian’s body found?

• A: Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park. (Source)

Q: How did Brian Die?

• A: Undetermined. Bones are all that have been found at the point. The FBI has an archeologist examining them further to see if they’re able to establish how/when Brian died.

Q: Where was the Laundrie’s Ford Mustang found?

• A: The address on the NPPD’s incident report matches that of Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park.

Q: Did the Laundrie Family go on a camping trip after Brian returned home on September 1?

• A: Yes. Neighbors say that approximately a week after the initial September 1 arrival, the Laundries were packing up a camper van once again. Brian and his parents then left and were gone for a weekend. (Source: Neighbors tell Fox the Laundrie family appeared to go camping in early September)

• It was later uncovered that they camped at Fort de Soto from September 6 — 8. Other campers confirmed sightings of the Laundries and/or their truck and camper. There is apparently cctv footage of their arrival.

• Brian’s older sister, Cassie, visited the camp ground with her young children and her husband on the 6th. They spent the afternoon, had dinner and left after having S’mores around 8:00pm because the children had school the next day. Cassie spoke with protestors outside her home to give this account (captured on video) and later said the same to ABC. (Source: Cassie Laundrie answers questions)

Q: When is Brian’s funeral?

• Per the Laundrie’s lawyer, Steve Bertolino, there will be no funeral/memorial services for Brian. His family has opted to have his remains cremated.

4.1 The Laundrie Lawyer + Contradictions

Early on, the Laundrie’s lawyer, Steve Bertolino, stated that Brian went for a Hike at the Carlton Reserve on Tuesday, September 14*, and never returned home. His parents didn’t file a missing persons report until Friday, September 17.

A tweet posted by an WFLA anchor containing a Tweet from Bertolino who now states Brian was last seen on Monday the 13th of September.

5.1 Miscellaneous

Q: Who is JB? He’s referenced on the sub but I cannot figure this out!

• A: JB refers to JB Biunno. He is a reporter for WFLA. He has been delivering daily case updates via Twitter and WFLA, frequently live-streaming to the station’s YouTube channel.

Q: What does LE stand for? What are some other acronyms I should know about?

• A: LE stands for Law Enforcement
• GP — Gabby Petito
• BL — Brian Laundrie
• BE — Brian Entin (journalist, NewsNation)
• CL — Cassie Laundrie and/or Chris Laundrie
• JW — John Walsh (In Pursuit; America’s Most Wanted; news commentator)
• NPPD — North Port Police Department
• RL — Roberta Laundrie
• SB — Steve Bertolino (attorney to Brian and his parents)

This will be updated as I think of/see them posted.