The TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter has joined the search for Brian Laundrie, the person of interest in the murder of Gabby Petito, his fiancé
23-year-old Brian Laundrie has been reported missing since September 14th, following his fiancé Gabby Petito being reported missing on September 11th and her body being found on September 19th.
A coroner ruled Gabby Petito’s death a homocide but did not reveal further details about the nature of her death.
In light of Laundrie still being missing, Tatiana Boohoff, a Florida lawyer and mum of two, is offering a bounty of $20,000 for any information on Laundrie’s whereabouts. She described someone’s child going missing as ‘every parent’s worst nightmare’.
Since the announcement, Dog the Bounty Hunter, real name Duane Chapman, has joined the search and arrived at Laundrie’s parents house on September 15.
He told reporters at the scene: ‘I need to speak to the father. I need to ask him where his son is.’
‘I will find him.’ He added.
It was Laundrie’s parents themselves that reported Brian missing on September 14th.
Chapman has now set up a special phone line where people can contact him with information on Laundrie. You can speak to his team on 833-TELL-DOG.
As Chapman’s bounty hunt begins, FBI and local police are said to be currently searching for Laundrie in an alligator-infested reserve five miles from his home. On the day of his disappearance, the 23-year-old told his parents he was going for a hike in the nearby Carlton Reserve.
As of September 30th, Dog the Bounty Hunter has said he believes Laundrie is ‘camping out on an island’ without elabortating on the location or why he believes so.
Chapman is reportedly offering his services for free, and has promised to work alongside police and keep any tips from the public confidential.
A representative for the TV star said, ‘Dog and Francie [his wife] have experienced extreme loss themselves. Their hearts go out to Gabby’s family and want to help bring justice for her death.’
According to Mail Online, Chapman and his wife, who only wed at the beginning of the month, were on their honeymoon, but the coverage of Petito’s death caused them to cut their trip short and offer their services.
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