Gabby Petito Update: Brian Laundrie's Mom Makes Shocking Promise in Letter

In the latest Gabby Petito update, Roberta Laundrie, the mother of the late Brian Laundrie, has chosen to share her perspective exclusively with Fox News Digital regarding the mysterious "burn after reading" letter that referenced a shovel and trash bags, which she had promised her son.

Through her legal representative, the Florida-based mother wrote the letter to her son before going on a cross-country expedition with his 22-year-old fiancée, Gabby Petito, in June 2021.

The unfortunate discovery of Petito's lifeless body near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming on September 19, 2021, intensified the gravity of the situation.

Subsequently, Brian, aged 23, returned to his mother's residence in North Port, Florida, where he was scrutinized as a "person of interest" in the investigation.

Tragically, the unfolding events took an even more distressing turn when Brian's lifeless body was uncovered in a neighboring reserve on October 21, 2021.

Gabby Petito Update: What Does the "Burn After Reading" Letter Say?

Court documents reveal that Petito's parents asked for a copy of Roberta Laundrie's letter to their son on multiple occasions, most recently earlier this month.

NBC News received a copy of the letter from Patrick Reilly, the Petito family's attorney, Thursday. The message without a date was written on a brown card.

Roberta Laundrie's heartfelt letter showcased her deep love and unwavering commitment to her son. She assured him their bond was unbreakable, surpassing any challenges they might face. Her words conveyed her unwavering support and loyalty, no matter what.

Her determination to stand by her son was evident. demonstrating her willingness to help him in any way possible and promised assistance in difficult situations.

"If you're in jail, I will bake a cake with a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags," the letter says.

Her love knew no boundaries or distance. She expressed that she would eagerly await his safe return even if he went to the moon. Her love was not just words but reflected in her actions and unwavering support.

Roberta shared a valuable insight about love being demonstrated through actions, not just words. She encouraged her son to observe how people's actions reveal true love, offering a profound perspective on the essence of love itself.

To conclude her heartfelt letter, Roberta found solace in a passage from Romans 8:38 in the Bible. It reinforced her belief in an unbreakable bond, emphasizing that nothing could separate their love.

Brian Laundrie's Family Lawyer Says "Burn After Reading" Letter Was Irrelevant to the Lawsuit

P. Matthew Luka, the defense attorney representing the parents of Brian Laundrie, has clarified that the "burn after reading" letter holds no relevance to the ongoing civil litigation.

Luka previously argued against its submission, asserting that it is unrelated to the subsequent events. He emphasized that the letter was written before Brian and Gabby's trip, making it irrelevant to the unfortunate incidents.

Despite certain phrasings within the letter that might imply a connection, Luka assured that it is not the case. He acknowledged that the wording in the letter could be misleading but maintained that it has no real connection to the subsequent events.

Brian Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito by leaving a note in his notebook in January 2022, according to the FBI.

The FBI holds Brian Laundrie solely accountable for the "tragic death" of Gabby Petito, as no other individuals have been implicated in the case.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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