NORTH PORT – The cause of death of Brian Laundrie has been revealed.
The Laundrie Family Attorney, Steven Bertolino released a statement Tuesday, saying they have been informed that Brian Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Full Statement from Steven Bertolino:
“Chris and Roberta Laundrie have been informed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death was suicide. Chris and Roberta are still mourning the loss of their son and are hopeful that these findings bring closure to both families.”
Brian Laundrie’s remains were located October 20th after an exhaustive search of the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park near his North Port home.
Peter Massey, a Forensics Expert at the University of South Florida says the manner of death is surprising.
“You know, we didn’t hear anything from anybody not any leaks or anything about a gun being found so it’s very interesting,” said Forensics expert at USF, Peter Massey.
The District 12’s Medical Examiner’s office says the investigation of Laundries cause of death included skeletal reconstruction, dental comparison, and DNA analysis.
“Depending on what they found, skull wise, would depend on how long it would take for the anthropologist to try to in essence jigsaw puzzle the piece back together again,” said Massey.
Massey says the case may be closed.
“Both of them are unfortunately deceased, therefore were probably never going to get an answer,” said Massey.
Unless..
“There is truly something may be in that notebook or a recording or something that Brian Laundrie wrote or said to somebody,” said Massey.
“If they are saying gunshot wound to the head and suicide, and we don’t have a firearm at that scene, we have a big issue,” said Massey.
Bertolino refused to comment on the firearm or notebook.
“If we find a firearm and they are going to tell us that the projectile, the casing depending on what kind of fire Amadeus came from the fire arm we are OK, but we still have many questions to answer,” said Massey.
The North Port Police Department also issued statement on the Laundrie recent events:
“We are thankful that another step in finalizing this case has been taken. While this entire situation evokes nothing but sadness, we’re hopeful that all the work which went into the chaotic search for answers will help heal those impacted.” Chief Todd Garrison
