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Gabby Petito was reported missing by her mother on September 11.North Port Police Department
"Brian claims he wants to sit in the background while we search for Gabby in the wilderness of the Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Brian left Gabby in the wilderness with grizzly bears and wolves while he sits in the comfort of his home," a lawyer for the family said in a statement Wednesday afternoon.
The family said Laundrie was selfish for his decision to remain silent amid the ongoing search for Petitio.
"Brian, your silence is reprehensible! We beg you to do the right thing and help us bring Gabby home. Brian, whatever happened in Wyoming, happened. The only thing you can control is what you do now. Tell us where Gabby is. You tarnish your love for her with your silence."
North Port police said at a news conference Wednesday morning that Laundrie returned to the Florida home where he and Petito had been living with his parents on September 1, 10 days before she was reported missing.
Authorities repeated Wednesday that Laundrie has refused requests to be interviewed by investigators.
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