Legal implications of Brian Laundrie's mother's "burn after reading" letter in Gabby Petito case
Legal experts say that Brian Laundrie's mother, Roberta Laundrie, is unlikely to face criminal charges in connection with Gabby Petito's death despite the "burn after reading" letter she wrote to her son. The letter could be useful evidence in building a case for obstruction or accessory after the fact, but it is not conclusive evidence of a crime. The Petito family argues that Laundrie's parents and their attorney knew that Petito had been murdered and knew the location of her body when the Laundries issued a statement about the search for her. The letter was the subject of arguments in a Sarasota County, Florida, courtroom on Wednesday.