TETON COUNTY, Wyo. — Although the cues from authorities all pointed to a positive identification, it’s now official. The body found in a Wyoming national park has been identified as Gabby Petito and her death is ruled a homicide, the FBI confirmed Tuesday.
“Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue confirmed the remains are those of Gabrielle Venora Petito, date of birth March 19, 1999,” the FBI field office in Denver announced on Twitter.
“Coroner Blue’s initial determination for the manner of death is homicide,” the agency said. “The cause of death remains pending final autopsy results.”
On Sunday Petito’s body was discovered in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. On Monday the FBI served a search warrant at the home of Brian Laundrie, Law Officer reported. The two had been on a cross-country trek together.
“The FBI’s and our partners remain dedicated to ensuring anyone responsible for or complicit in Ms. Petito’s death is held accountable for their actions,” FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider said in a statement, New York Post reported.
