Brian Laundrie Manhunt: Cops Find 'Fresh Campsite' At Carlton Reserve As Dad Christopher Agrees To Assist In Search Efforts For Fugitive Son
Oct. 7 2021, Published 10:59 a.m. ET
Police may be zeroing in on Brian Laundrie after finding “traces” of a fresh campsite at the only place his parents — Christopher and Roberta Laundrie — believe he could be hiding.
The 23-year-old fugitive has been on the run since September 13, but authorities might be one step closer to finding him after increasing manpower at the Carlton Reserve in Florida on Wednesday.
According to CNN, a source close to the Laundrie family revealed authorities found fresh traces of a campsite in the reserve.
Christopher and Roberta's attorney, Steve Bertolino, told the outlet that's exactly where they think their son is hiding, adding, "they don't believe he's in another area. They believe he's in the preserve."
Weeks ago, Brian allegedly told Christopher and Roberta he was going on a solo hike at the reserve amid the chaos after his fiancée Gabby Petito was reported missing.
His parents first claimed that was on September 14. They later changed their story, claiming the last time they saw their son was September 13. Christopher and Roberta waited until September 17 to announce Brian was missing.
On Wednesday evening, Bertolino told Fox News that Christopher was asked to help in the search for Brian. According to the attorney, Christopher allegedly accepted but there was a snag in plans.