Gabby Petito’s parents have filed a civil lawsuit in Florida, alleging that Brian Laundrie’s parents, Chris and Roberta Laundrie, knew that their son killed their daughter and planned to help him escape the country to avoid being arrested.
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According to court documents obtained by WFLA News Florida, Petito’s parents, Joseph Petito and Nicole Schmidt, allege that Laundrie’s parents quickly advised a legal plan for him after he confessed to them about their daughter’s murder. “It is believed, and therefore averred that … Brian Laundrie advised his parents, Christopher Laundrie and Roberta Laundrie, that he had murdered Gabrielle Petito,” the lawsuit states. “On that same date, Christopher Laundrie and Roberta Laundrie spoke with Attorney Steve Bertolino, and sent him a retainer on Sept. 2, 2021.”
Additionally, Petito’s family accused the Laundries of withholding information and going on vacation while they were searching for their daughter. The suit states that Petito’s parents believe the Laundries had alternate plans to keep their son safe. “Christopher Laundrie and Roberta Laundrie were keeping the whereabouts of Brian Laundrie secret, and it is believed were making arrangements for him to leave the country,” the suit stated. Petito’s parents are seeking at least $100,000 in damages, and claim they suffered emotional distress at the hands of the Laundries. The Laundries had previously denied playing any role in assisting their son in the homicide case, calling the accusations “wrong,” according to E!.
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