Brian Laundrie Suicide Shocker: Late Fugitive Died From Gunshot Wound To Head
Nov. 23 2021, Published 1:30 p.m. ET
Brian Laundrie died from a gunshot wound to the head. The 23-year-old fugitive's cause of death has just been revealed after more than a month of waiting.
Brian's death has been ruled a suicide, according to the family's attorney Steve Bertolino.
"Chris and Roberta Laundrie have been informed the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death was suicide," he said on Tuesday.
Adding that "Chris and Roberta are still mourning the loss of their son," Bertolino ended his statement by referencing Gabby Petito's family. He said that Brian's parents are "hopeful" these findings bring "closure to both families."
As Breaking Celebrity News reported, skeletal remains — including a skull — were found at the Carlton Reserve last month. After a five-week manhunt, it all came to a halt when the coroner revealed the remains belonged to Brian. He was only identified because of dental records.
Due to the level of decomposition, officials were unable to determine a cause of death at the time. Brian's remains were sent to an anthropologist for "further evaluation."