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Than looking for Brian Laundry Enters 30th day, a longtime friend has said it’s possible he had the funds to leave the U.S. illegally.

The friend, who had known Mr. Laundrie from an early age, told The Sun that Brian was a good planner who could execute his plans precisely.

“I think he could get the resources together to leave the country, either illegally or under some kind of fake ID,” said the friend.

Meanwhile, the North Port Police reported that they had not found any new evidence of Mr. Laundrie’s whereabouts on the Carlton reservation on Friday. Police and FBI have been searching the 25,000-acre nature reserve where Mr Laundrie reportedly hiked alone since Jan.

Authorities previously said there is a 50 percent chance that Mr Laundrie is still alive.

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Protesters chant “Justice For Gabby” outside the Laundrie family home

Protesters gathered outside the Laundrie family home in North Port Florida Saturday night to seek justice for Gabby.

The small group sang: “Justice for Gabby” and “Say her name – Gabby Petito”.

Celine WadheraOctober 17, 2021 8:46 am

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Dog the Bounty Hunter calls on Laundrie to face himself

After a coroner announced that Gabby Petito had died of strangulation, Dog the Bounty Hunter urged Brian Laundrie to “make a deal” with authorities and face himself.

“Strangulation is not an accident,” said the blond-haired manhunter of the WFLA. “Things are looking very bad for the Laundrie family at the moment.”

Nathan SquareOctober 17, 2021 2:00 am

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Who is Brian Laundrie? Everything we know about Gabby Petito’s boyfriend

The police and the FBI are still looking for Brian Laundrie, the main figure of interest in Gabby Petito’s death. Who is he? What did he do for a living? Is he really a “survivor”? Here’s everything we know about Mrs. Petito’s missing fiance:

Nathan SquareOctober 17, 2021 1:00 AM

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Gabby Petito: Everything we know so far

From the cause of death announcement to the ongoing search for Brian Laundrie, here is a look at everything we know so far about the Gabby Petito case:

Nathan SquareOctober 17, 2021 00:00

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The unsettling trend of Brian Laundrie “followers”

As Gabby Petito’s death continues to dominate the news, a troubling online trend is taking shape. Incels, trolls, “men’s rights activists” and self-proclaimed alpha men rush to Laundrie’s defense. It’s not a new phenomenon, but it does reflect the pounding heartbeat of misogyny that thrives and survives both online and offline.

Nathan SquareOctober 16, 2021 11:00 PM

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“The Dirty Laundries”: Look at the signs protesters put up outside Brian Laundries’ house

Protesters have been demonstrating in front of the Laundrie family home in North Port, Florida for weeks. Here’s a look at some of their signs, photographed by journalist Jonathan Lee Riches:

Nathan SquareOctober 16, 2021 9:30 p.m.

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Who are Brian Laundrie’s parents?

Brian Laundrie’s parents, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie, remained silent when their son was the subject of a national FBI manhunt. Here is a look at who they are and what they have done since Brian returned home alone from his unfortunate van trip:

Nathan SquareOctober 16, 2021 8:51 PM

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Former FBI agent believes that if Laundrie is still alive, “somehow gets help”

A retired FBI agent says that if Brian Laundrie is still alive, someone will almost definitely help him.

“So that he can survive that long while he’s still alive – and he probably is – he’s getting some kind of help,” Dennis Frank told NewsNationNow. “It would be very, very difficult to survive this time without help, especially in the wild.”

Nathan SquareOctober 16, 2021 8:17 PM

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Five key questions about the Gabby Petito case

Gabby Petito’s body was found and the cause of death known. But many important questions remain.

The biggest question is obvious: where is Brian Laundrie? But also, why did Mr. Laundrie buy a new phone? Why did he and his parents go camping alone in Florida with Mrs. Petito in the days following his return from his trip?

The independents Bevan Hurley takes a look at these and other questions here:

Nathan SquareOctober 16, 2021 7:36 PM

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Can Brian Laundrie be tried in absentia?

Brian Laundry has been missing for over a month. Searches conducted by both the North Port Police and the FBI have revealed no new clues as to his whereabouts, and a spread of reported sightings across the country has largely been shown to be false.

Although Mr. Laundrie was not charged with the death of Gabby Petito, he was named a Person of Interest in the case. But what if he’s never found? Can he be tried in absentia? Can his family be charged with a crime? The independents Graig Graziosi takes a look at the different options:

Nathan SquareOctober 16, 2021 6:44 PM