Florida police dashcam shows Laundrie's parents refusing to cooperate in case

A newly released bodycam video has shed light on the day Gabby Petito was reported missing and the subsequent response from Brian Laundrie's parents, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie. The incident unfolded on September 11, 2021, when law enforcement authorities knocked on the Laundrie family's front door seeking information about the whereabouts of Gabby Petito.

The Encounter with Law Enforcement

In the bodycam footage, the Laundrie couple can be seen answering the door to police officers inquiring about the missing woman. At the time, their son, Brian Laundrie, had returned home to North Port, Florida, without Petito. The FBI later revealed that Laundrie had allegedly killed Petito at a campsite north of Jackson, Wyoming, two weeks prior to the police visit.

Laundrie's Parents' Refusal to Cooperate

The bodycam video captures the Laundrie parents' disinclination to cooperate with law enforcement officials during the inquiry. This refusal raised questions about their involvement or knowledge regarding Petito's disappearance.

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