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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 …

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 …