Brian Laudrie Indictment - unauthorized use of a Debit Card & PIN for 2 Capitol One Accounts - updated with FBI Denver Statement
Gabby Petito’s family was right. Brian Laundrie isn’t missing. And now a Fugitive from Justice. The US Marshals averages 310 fugitives arrested per day. See the USMS 2021 Fact Sheet
On September 22, 2021 at 2:10PM MDT a Federal Grand Jury returned an indictment as to Defendant Laundrie
The recently unsealedINDICTMENT1as to Brian Christopher Laundrie (1) count(s) 1 which is related to Defendant Laundrie’s unauthorized use of a Capitol One Debit Card and associated PIN to access two separate Capitol One Accounts… following the death/murder of Gabrielle Petito.
… knowingly and with the intent to defraud, used one or more access devices, namely a Capitol One Bank card…and a personal identification number for Captiol One Accounts…
MOTION2 for Detention Hearing by USA as to Defendant(s) Brian Christopher Laundrie -important because the Government argues that “Brian Laundrie is considered an extreme flight risk” and likely to “obstruct justice” and concerns about “safety of the community” should Laundrie be released. Again this is a preemptive action by prosecutors.
Who is now viewed by Federal Law Enforcement as a fugitive from justice.
See State of Florida Search warrant - the narrative that Laundrie wasn’t driving Ms Petitt’s van is actually false, as you can see on pages 8 and 9 in the Search Warrant & Affidavit
..the van was photographed via a license plate reader entering the City of North Port FL, on September 1, 2021 at 10:26AM which begs the question—did Laundrie use funds from Ms Petito’s Capitol One Account(s) to pay for his return trip. If you read the indictment and the Sept 14th & 15th search warrant it certainly appears that might be the case.
In addition - based on this reporter’s on the ground reporting -it certainly appears that Brian Laundrie’s silver mustang was returned
At this point is no longer a missing person’s search - it’s now a man hunt and a fugitive from justice. I genuinely hope his parents are also charged with Obstruction of Justice…
Updated September 23, 2021 8:56PM
Read the FBI statement closely concerning the indictment of Brian Laundrie and the arrest warrant issued. Keep in mind this is kind of how a criminal case goes, that they will issue a warrant for a “lesser included” charge. With the primary objective of arresting the Defendant and once in custody then Law Enforcement will squeeze him for information related to Ms Petito’s homicide. Yes I know that sounds confusing but let me assure you this is solid law enforcement work…
The Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest on the east boundary of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Ms. Petito was on a cross-country road trip with her boyfriend visiting national parks in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.
They were driving a white 2012 Ford Transit van with a variety of stickers on the back. The van is registered to Ms. Petito with Florida plate QFTG03. Ms. Petito was reported missing on September 11, 2021, and her remains were recovered near the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area on September 19, 2021.
Relevant information may be submitted to the FBI online at tips.fbi.gov, or by phone to 1-800-CALL-FBI or 303-629-7171.
Photos and videos may be uploaded via the FBI’s digital media tipline dedicated to this case:
If you were in the vicinity of Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area, as identified in the map, during the timeframe of August 27-30, 2021, and saw Ms. Petito, her boyfriend, or Petito’s van, please provide that information to the FBI.
For those who are unaware of why I specifically stated Brian Laundrie is now likely a Fugitive from Justice ← that terminology is not made cavalierly, it was an intentional phrase. Here’s why that’s relevant and why people need to understand what happens when a person is considered a fugitive. Say hello to the US Marshals —which has the broadest authority — if Brian Laundrie and/or his parents think he won’t be apprehended or that he can continue to be a fugitive from justice, then I regret to inform them that they do not know the US Marshal Fugitive Task Force(s)
US Marshals -Fugitive Task Forces-
U.S. Marshals Service is the federal government’s primary agency for fugitive investigations.
The purpose of regional fugitive task forces is to combine the efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend the most dangerous fugitives and assist in high profile investigations.
Fugitive Task Forces - currently leads 56 local fugitive task forces. The majority of the task forces are full-time efforts; however, additional task forces are formed on an ad-hoc basis, in response to specific cases. Funding for these task forces is often granted through initiatives such as the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF), and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) task forces.
Total fugitives arrested/cleared by U.S. Marshals Service 77,469 — of which Federal fugitives 24,389
Average fugitives arrested per day (based on 250 operational days) 310…
So yes while some might think I was being hyperbolic by saying Brian Laundrie is now considered a Fugitive from Justice that was said with the inherent knowledge of what the US Marshals are capable of doing… my unsolicited advice to Brian Laundrie and to his parents - turn yourself in Brian. Because it’s only a matter of time there will be a loud and commanding knock on your door. And his parents better understand that 18 USC §1001 - lying to the FBI is almost as bad as aiding and abetting your son. But if your son took the cowards way out -which is highly doubtful because Brian seems like he is a malignant narcissist and misogynist, thus taking his own life doesn’t seem to fit the profile…
There has been a lot of coverage and commentary on Gabby and there’s so much to glean from this. When the couple was stopped after a 911 call, they concluded that she was unstable or that she was the abuser because of her behavior. With training, they would recognize signs that she was afraid and she was protecting him. If they could have just separated them and talked to her privately or brought in someone who understands domestic abuse. The 911 call reported a man hitting and slapping a woman. So initially, the first reports were painted as an unstable woman having a breakdown. This speaks volumes about how we treat women in crisis. Nothing is as it appears.
The timeline of Gabby’s last texts with her mother and Brian returning to Florida without her, is ridiculous. If my kid came home w/o his girlfriend in her car or in the midst of a trip, we are asking questions. John Walsh laid out his criticism of the whole timeline & covered this on his America’s Most Wanted this week. His version is very angering.
The last thing I found totally disturbing was the incessant tweeting about all of the women of color and the indigenous women that go missing every day.it is horrifying that these women are not given the same media attention. But can we say that it’s ok to mourn or become enraged over Gabby’s murder without disparaging the utter horror by turning it into a a wedge issue. We are all mature enough to be cognizant of the disparity in media attention while giving this story attention. Gabby had a high profile social media presence which amplified her story. We could use her story one day to learn the warning signs of domestic violence and save future women. Violence against women is still pervasive in our culture. I interviewed a victim for an article I wrote and what was compelling, was her own admission about fear of leaving. The officers who showed up the last time of a near death encounter, told her if she did not take her son and leave, she’d be dead. She left w/shirt on her back but it was fear that held her. Fear, shame and paralyzing anxiety of taking the first step. She helps other victims now. Gabby was frightened and scared and instead of questioning why she was so distraught, she was written off as unstable or having a breakdown. There may have been small opportunity to save her. As for all of these women of color who go unrecognized in our media, maybe Gabby’s story opens a broader discussion about domestic violence. Maybe there’s a way to figure out how to highlight all of these stories. God knows we need to cut through the noise and fight for women more than ever before.
To clarify, I am 100% in agreement that the media does not cover women of color as they do for Gavbt. Yet in the midst of the reporting, certain tweets about this were pretty insensitive. These stories are triggers for many women. We can do two things at the same time…not either or…so when people tweet cynical comments, it doesn’t come across as sensitivity toward the issue. It comes across as insensitive or divisive. To highlight violence against women, then these people shouldn’t use Gabby’s story to push their agenda.
There has been a lot of coverage and commentary on Gabby and there’s so much to glean from this. When the couple was stopped after a 911 call, they concluded that she was unstable or that she was the abuser because of her behavior. With training, they would recognize signs that she was afraid and she was protecting him. If they could have just separated them and talked to her privately or brought in someone who understands domestic abuse. The 911 call reported a man hitting and slapping a woman. So initially, the first reports were painted as an unstable woman having a breakdown. This speaks volumes about how we treat women in crisis. Nothing is as it appears.
The timeline of Gabby’s last texts with her mother and Brian returning to Florida without her, is ridiculous. If my kid came home w/o his girlfriend in her car or in the midst of a trip, we are asking questions. John Walsh laid out his criticism of the whole timeline & covered this on his America’s Most Wanted this week. His version is very angering.
The last thing I found totally disturbing was the incessant tweeting about all of the women of color and the indigenous women that go missing every day.it is horrifying that these women are not given the same media attention. But can we say that it’s ok to mourn or become enraged over Gabby’s murder without disparaging the utter horror by turning it into a a wedge issue. We are all mature enough to be cognizant of the disparity in media attention while giving this story attention. Gabby had a high profile social media presence which amplified her story. We could use her story one day to learn the warning signs of domestic violence and save future women. Violence against women is still pervasive in our culture. I interviewed a victim for an article I wrote and what was compelling, was her own admission about fear of leaving. The officers who showed up the last time of a near death encounter, told her if she did not take her son and leave, she’d be dead. She left w/shirt on her back but it was fear that held her. Fear, shame and paralyzing anxiety of taking the first step. She helps other victims now. Gabby was frightened and scared and instead of questioning why she was so distraught, she was written off as unstable or having a breakdown. There may have been small opportunity to save her. As for all of these women of color who go unrecognized in our media, maybe Gabby’s story opens a broader discussion about domestic violence. Maybe there’s a way to figure out how to highlight all of these stories. God knows we need to cut through the noise and fight for women more than ever before.
To clarify, I am 100% in agreement that the media does not cover women of color as they do for Gavbt. Yet in the midst of the reporting, certain tweets about this were pretty insensitive. These stories are triggers for many women. We can do two things at the same time…not either or…so when people tweet cynical comments, it doesn’t come across as sensitivity toward the issue. It comes across as insensitive or divisive. To highlight violence against women, then these people shouldn’t use Gabby’s story to push their agenda.