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.

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.

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