TAMPA, Fla. — The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have agreed “in principle” to a deal that would split the couple’s belongings when they are released by the FBI, the Laundrie family attorney said.
Steve Bertolino told WFLA-TV that a deal had been reached.
“An agreement in principle with respect to the distribution of property between the families has been reached,” Bertolino told the television station. “I have no further comment at this time.”
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#BREAKING: Families of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie reach property agreement, lawyer says https://t.co/luiYngLq4u
— Allyson Henning (@WFLAAllyson) January 20, 2022
The disappearance of Petito, 22, drew worldwide attention late last year. Her body was discovered on Sept. 19 near a campsite in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest. She was originally reported missing on Sept. 11 after Laundrie, her fiance, returned to Central Florida alone after the couple embarked on a cross-country trip.
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Teton County Coroner Brent Blue said on Oct. 12 that Petito died of strangulation.
Gabby Petito's parents did meet with the FBI in Tampa today. The reason for the meeting is secret right now. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino says an agreement between the families in regards to property *including the notebook* has been reached.
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) January 20, 2022
Laundrie, who was named a person of interest in Petito’s disappearance, also went missing after he returned to Florida. His remains were found at the Carlton Preserve in Sarasota County on Oct. 21. A medical examiner later determined that Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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