Brian Laundrie Found, Gabby Petito, Press Conference Transcript, Steven Bertolino Interview

Laundrie Attorney Steven Bertolino CNN Interview Transcript

October 21, 2021 No Comments

Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino shares surprising new information on CNN; claims parents actually reported Brian missing the night he didn’t return home from his hike, and explains how remains were discovered.

Read the full Steven Bertolino CNN interview transcript below.

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CHRIS CUOMO: [Speaking to camera] Clouding the discovery is the fact that Brian Laundries parents were there today when the discoveries were made. Is that a coincidence? Well, they were with authorities when the discoveries were made, and the parents didn’t discover the actual remains. So, there were authorities there with them the whole time.

But after all the weeks and teams and dogs, the day the parents show up, the remains are found. It is fair to be suspicious, given the disposition of the Laundrie family, from the beginning of this saga. So, how did the events of today come to pass? We have someone who can explain. Laundrie family attorney, Counselor Steven Bertolino, joins us by phone to discuss.

CHRIS CUOMO: Sir, can you hear me?

STEVEN BERTOLINO [LAUNDRIE FAMILY ATTORNEY]: Yes. Good evening, Chris. How are you?

CHRIS CUOMO: Appreciate you taking the opportunity. Um, let’s deal with the timing here… why today? Why did the parents choose today to go to the [Carlton] Preserve?

STEVEN BERTOLINO: Well, it is my understanding that the Preserve was only open to the public, as of yesterday. So, my clients reached out to me, and informed me that they wanted to go into the preserve this morning. And I thought it would be wise to notify law enforcement of their intentions.I did so, by text, to my contact in the North Port Police Department. And they responded with “Thank you for the heads up.” And then they met my clients there this morning.

CHRIS CUOMO: Why did …

Brian Laundrie, Brian Laundrie Found, Gabby Petito, Press Conference Transcript

Brian Laundrie FBI Press Conference Transcript – Body Found

October 20, 2021 No Comments

Brian Laundrie FBI Press Conference Transcript & Video

Below you will find the full Brian Laundrie FBI press conference transcript, which was held on October 20, 2021. FBI Special Agent Michael McPherson announced that human remains had been recovered alongside a backpack and notebook confirmed to belong to Brian Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve/Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park.

[BEGIN BRAIN LAUNDRIE FBI PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT]

JOSH TAYLOR [NORTH PORT POLICE]: Good afternoon, Josh Taylor with the North Port Police Department. Thank you for your continued diligence on this story, and thanks for your patience. As you know, the North Port Police Department has worked collaboratively with the FBI throughout this investigation, so Special Agent Michael McPherson’s ‘gonna make a prepared statement. There’s not ‘gonna be any questions today, but hopefully, it answers some of them. Thank you.

MICHAEL McPHERSON [FBI TAMPA]: Good afternoon. My name is Michael McPherson, I’m the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Tampa division.

As you’re aware, the FBI and the North Port Police Department and our state and local law enforcement partners have been searching the area of the Carlton Reserve for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the murder of Gabby Petito. Earlier today, investigators found what appears to be human remains, along with personal items, such as a backpack and notebook belonging to Brian Laundrie.

These items were found in an area that up until recently, have been underwater.

Our Evidence Response Team is on scene using all available forensic resources to process the area. It’s likely the team would be on-scene for several days.

I know you have a lot of questions, but we don’t have all the answers yet.

We are working diligently to get those answers for you.

We are grateful for the dedication and professionalism of the North …

Autopsy Results Report, Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito, Press Conference Transcript

Gabby Petito Autopsy Results Press Conference Transcript

October 12, 2021 No Comments

Gabby Petito autopsy press conference transcript in Grand Teton Wyoming. Coroner Dr. Brent Blue gives information about Gabby Petito autopsy including cause of death by strangling.

Gabby Petito Autopsy Results Press Conference Transcript

Dr. Brent Blue, Coroner of Teton County, WY held a press conference on October 12, 2021 announcing the results of Gabby Petito’s autopsy, including cause of death by strangulation. Below is a transcript of this event.

[Begin Gabby Petito Autopsy Results Press Conference Transcript]

DR. BRENT BLUE: Thank you for joining us. I am Dr. Brent Blue, Teton County, Wyoming coroner. After detailed investigation by our forensic pathologists, our anthropologists and local law enforcement — with assistance from the FBI, the Teton County Coroner office is filing the following verdict in the death of Gabrielle Venora Petito. We hereby find the cause and manner of death to be: the cause, of death by strangulation, and manner is homicide. By Wyoming State statute, no other information will be released about the autopsy. The only thing that is released in the state of Wyoming is cause and manner of death.

KRISTEN WATERS [Assistant to Dr. Blue]: I think they said they can’t hear you, just one second.

DR. BRENT BLUE: Should I start over then?

KRISTEN WATERS: Sure.

DR. BRENT BLUE: [Lightly laughing] Thank you for joining us. Sorry about the audio issue. I’m Dr. Brent Blue, Teton County Wyoming corner. After the detailed investigation by our forensic pathologist, our anthropologist, and local law enforcement — with assistance from the FBI, the Teton County Coroner’s Office is filing the following verdict in the manner of death of Gabrielle Venora Petito, we find the cause and manner to be: Cause, death by strangulation, and manner is homicide. By Wyoming State statute only the cause and manner of death are released. Their autopsy findings and photographs and that sort of material is not released by state statute, and I’ll be glad to entertain some questions at this …

Brian Laundrie, Cassie Laundrie, Cassie Laundrie Good Morning America Interview Transcript, Gabby Petito

Cassie Laundrie Good Morning America Interview Transcript

October 5, 2021 No Comments

“[If my parents are involved], then they should come clean.”

Watch the Full Video & Read the Cassie Laundrie Good Morning America Interview Transcript Below

Cassie Laundrie (sister of Brian Laundrie) Good Morning America Transcript: Cassie discusses Brian’s past trips to the Appalachian Trail, his level of survival skills & confirms she has not spoken to her parents in a brand new GMA interview released on October 5, 2021.

[Begin Cassie Laundrie Good Morning America Interview Transcript]

MICHAEL STRAHAN: That ABC News exclusive interview with Brian Laundrie’s sister who’s speaking out as police hunt for her brother. And this morning, a new message from Gabby Petito’s family as well. ABC’s Victor Oquendo is in Miami Beach, Florida with the very latest. Good morning, Victor.

VICTOR OQUENDO: Good morning, Michael. We have learned so much more about this case in the week since we last heard from Cassie Laundrie. It turns out she was also on that family camping trip that Brian took with his parents after he returned home without Gabby Petito. Cassie insists she still doesn’t know where her brother is.

CASSIE LAUNDRIE: No, I do not know where Brian is. I’d turn him in…

VICTOR OQUENDO [voiceover]: Overnight, Cassie Laundrie attempting to set the record straight, speaking out for the first time since Gabby Petito’s body was found and her brother Brian was reported missing, later named a person of interest in Petito’s murder and wanted by the FBI in a fraud investigation.

CASSIE LAUNDRIE: I really wish he had come to me first that day with the van, because I don’t think we’d be here. I worry about him. I hope he’s okay. And then I’m angry and I don’t know what to think. I would tell my brother to just come forward and get us …

Brian Laundrie, Carlton Reserve, Gabby Petito, Search for Brian Laundrie

Why Are Police Searching Carlton Reserve for Brian Laundrie?

September 24, 2021 No Comments

Frustration grows as day 5 of the search comes to a close, and the public wants to know why police are searching Carlton Reserve for Brian Laundrie. The answer? Because they know something we don’t.

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“Come on!!! You are wasting your time [at Carlton Reserve]. Brian Laundrie’s parents are obviously good manipulators. They have you believing he’s there, but he’s not!”

North Port Police Facebook Brian Laundrie Search why Carlton Reserve is he out of country — *The Search for Brian Laundrie:* North Port Police face a barrage of comments from people questioning why they are searching the Carlton Reserve.

If you look at the North Port Police Facebook page, you will find that 90% of the comments share the same sentiment: Despite a massive 5-day search, Brian Laundrie is not in the Carlton Reserve. Police should not be searching there, and it’s obvious they’re there under the direction of Brian Laundrie’s parents (Laundrie’s parents told police their son went to the nature area over a week ago to “meditate” and ‘hike”. When he did not return home, they notified police three days later).

It’s clear the general public has questions and is feeling extremely disillusioned with the direction the search is headed, especially as days continue to pass without Brian Laundrie being located.

But let’s think about this rationally. Law Enforcement is searching that Reserve for a very particular reason. A reason we likely won’t know details of until Brian Laundrie is found.

The FBI has taken the reigns, and personnel from 65 different agencies are on the ground aiding. And it’s not just humans assisting in the search for Brian Laundrie. Swamp buggies, boats, drones, helicopters, and planes have also been deployed. Think of the expense — this is likely costing hundreds of thousands of dollars per day, and the treacherous terrain poses a real danger to those involved.…

Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito, Press Conference Transcript

Gabby Petito Press Conference Transcript – Body Found

September 19, 2021 No Comments

Gabby Petito Press Conference Transcript – September 19, 2021

FBI confirm body found in Grand Teton National Park area of Wyoming is that of missing Gabby Petito.

[BEGIN GABBY PETITO PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT]

SPOKESPERSON: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. We’ll have time for a brief statement, and because this is an ongoing investigation we won’t have time for questions. Please.

CHARLES JONES: Good afternoon. My name is Charles Jones. I’m the Supervisory Senior Resident Agent here in Wyoming for FBI Denver. Standing with me here today are Acting Chief Ranger Matt Wilber with the National Park Service, Hunter Bailey who is Chief of the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch. We also have Teton County Sheriff Matt Carr and Jackson Police Chief Michelle Weber. First and foremost, on the behalf of the FBI personnel and our partners, I would like to extend sincere and heartfelt condolences to Gabby’s family: Joe and Tara Petito and Jim and Nichole Schmidt. As every parent can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for the family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. We ask that you all respect their privacy as they mourn the loss of their daughter. As you are aware, FBI personnel in coordination with our partners at the National Park Service, the Forest Service, Teton County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson Police Department have been conducting investigative activity in the vicinity of the Spread Creek dispersed camping area. Earlier today, human remains were discovered consistent with the description of Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Petito. Full forensic identification has not been completed to confirm 100% that we found Gabby, but her family has been notified of this discovery. The cause of death has not been determined at this time. We appreciate your continued support and patience as we work …