Coroner report indicates Gabby Petito death by homicide

Gabby Petito in Zion National Park, weeks before her disappearance. Photo: Instagram: @gabspetito.

DENVER — On Tuesday afternoon, investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Denver office announced that Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue confirmed the remains found Sunday in Grant Teton National Park are those of Gabby Petito.

Coroner Blue’s initial determination for the manner of death is homicide. The cause of death remains pending final autopsy results.

“The FBI’s commitment to justice is at the forefront of each and every investigation,” said FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider. “The FBI and our partners remain dedicated to ensuring anyone responsible for or complicit in Ms. Petito’s death is held accountable for their actions. Mr. Brian Laundrie has been named a person of interest. Anyone with information concerning Mr. Laundrie’s role in this matter or his current whereabouts should contact the FBI.”

The forensic search at the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area in Wyoming has finished and law enforcement has released the area.

The FBI is looking for information from anyone that was at the camping area between August 27-30.

Relevant tips may be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov, or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (303-629-7171). You can upload photos and videos at fbi.gov/petito.

#FBIDenver appreciates the collaboration of all agencies and personnel who assisted in the search, recovery, and identification efforts. @NatlParkService @forestservice @GrandTetonNPS @BridgerTetonNF pic.twitter.com/2CWXNBMUn2

— FBI Denver (@FBIDenver) September 21, 2021