Brian Laundrie’s Mother’s Disturbing “Burn After Reading” Note Finally Made Public
On Wednesday, the public was made aware of a disturbing note written by Roberta Laundrie, mother of Brian Laundrie, the man who killed his girlfriend Gabby Petito before taking his life in 2021. In the letter, Roberta promised to bring her son a shovel and garbage bags to dispose of a body.
During the emotional distress lawsuit brought against the Laundries by Gabby’s parents, Nichole Petito and Joe Schmidt, Florida Judge Danielle Brewer ruled that the “burn after reading” note was admissible as evidence.
Details of the Letter
Roberta Laundrie explained that the letter was penned before Brian and Gabby set out on their cross-country road trip in June 2021, months before Gabby’s body was found that September. In a previously filed affidavit, Roberta claimed the “burn after reading” label was a reference to a book Gabby had given Brian called “Burn After Writing.”
Roberta’s letter contained references to Brian’s favorite childhood books and phrases that “were common enough in our circle of friends and family to describe who you could turn to in the most troubling times of your life.” She also wrote, “If you’re in jail, I will bake a cake and put a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags.”
Reactions to the Letter
The Laundries’ attorney, Matthew Lukda, argued during the hearing that it was happenstance that the letter appears to contain references to murder and prison time. He said his client’s choice of words in hindsight were unfortunate, but that didn’t make the letter relevant.
Gabby’s parents’ attorney, Pat Reilly, argued that the letter could serve as proof that the Laundries knew of Gabby’s death when they released a statement expressing their “hope” she would be reunited with them.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the “burn after reading” note written by Roberta Laundrie contains chilling statements that are disturbing considering her son’s eventual admission of killing Gabby Petito. The letter serves as evidence in the emotional distress lawsuit brought against the Laundries by Gabby’s parents, and the decision to make it public has caused an uproar.
Source: nypost.com
