For over a month Petito’s family has been issuing public pleas for the Laundrie family to cooperate with authorities. Police say the Laundries initially did not share “any helpful details” in the search for Petito or their son.
The case has drawn intense scrutiny and interest on social media. Online sleuths began scouring the internet for clues. And photos of Gabbys van taken by YouTubers led to the discovery of her body.
Silence speaks volumes
In a “60 Minutes Australia” interview that aired a few days ago, Petito’s mother said the Laundrie family’s “silence speaks volumes.”
A lawyer for the Laundrie parents, Steve Bertolino, said in a statement that the FBI notified the Laundries the remains were those of their son.
“We have no further comment at this time and we ask that you respect the Laundrie’s privacy at this time,” the statement said.
