Brian Laundrie sleuths wildly claim he’s built a DOOMSDAY BUNKER to hide under his parents’ flower bed
ONLINE sleuths have wildly speculated Brian Laundrie could have built a doomsday bunker under his parents' flower bed to evade capture.
Laundrie, 23, was reported missing on September 17 following the disappearance of his fiancée Gabby Petito and a huge manhunt remains ongoing as cops try to locate his whereabouts.
Now, amateur detectives have suggested that he might be hiding out at the Florida home he shared with Gabby Petito and his parents.
Facebook users have discussed whether Brian could have built a DIY underground bunker, sharing a clip of how it could be done.
One wrote: "Is this what's below the garden beds?
"The wood would help absorb the moisture. Thoughts?"
UNDERGROUND HIDEOUT
Online sleuths had already bizarrely claimed they noticed a white-colored square pit in the garden, fueling allegations that Laundrie may be hiding in an underground bunker.
There is no evidence to support any of these claims.
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That came after earlier footage shared by sleuths appeared to show a woman, who they claim to be Laundrie’s mom, gardening and working on one of her flowerbeds.
A man, who online detectives say is the fugitive’s dad, appears to be standing by watching.
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Social media sleuths also wildly alleged that they could see a “hand” emerge from underneath the flower bed.
One said: "That really looks like a hand in the flowerbed."
Again, there is no evidence to support any of these claims.
Other social media users were skeptical as they suggested the woman was pulling out a weed from the flowerbed.
STORAGE LOCKER RIDDLE
Laundrie reportedly flew home to clean out a “storage locker” during his cross-country road trip with Gabby.
The Laundrie family lawyer Steve Bertolino said the 23-year-old left Salt Lake City, Utah on August 17 as he headed to Tampa.
Bertolino said Laundrie returned to Utah on August 23 – the day before Gabby and her fiancé checked out of a hotel.
The attorney confirmed that the locker was emptied as Gabby and Laundrie were seeking to “extend their trip”.
STILL ONLINE?
He said: “To my knowledge, Brian and Gabby paid for the flights as they were sharing expenses.
"Brian flew home to obtain some items and empty and close the storage unit to save money as they contemplated extending the road trip.”
Gabby's body was found in a Wyoming national park on September 19 - eight days after her parents had reported her missing.
Her fiancé Laundrie had returned from their cross country trip alone on September 1 before he himself disappeared.
Amateur sleuths previously claimed that they had proof Laundrie was still online as they alleged he was still updating a number of social media platforms.
ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES
They claimed he created a Spotify playlist titled "Selfconsomption" shortly after Gabby vanished.
Online sleuths also alleged that its name was changed to 'Nomadic Statik' - which is the name of the travel YouTube channel which Brian and Gabby created.
Bertolino said the fugitive left home without his wallet or cellphone on the day that he disappeared.
But FBI detectives are said to be investigating reports of a burner phone bought on the day that Laundrie went missing.
'WILD CLAIMS'
A source told TMZ that Brian purchased a phone at the AT&T store on September 14 with an "older woman."
In a statement to The Sun, the store said: "We're not confirming or denying anything, and we're not making any statements, thank you, and have a great day."
Gabby and her fiancé toured America’s midwest as they visited canyon ranges and national parks in Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
Police were called to the roadside in Moab, Utah on August 12 after the pair were involved in a “dispute” outside a grocery store.
SEARCH GOES ON
Cops continue to scour the alligator and snake-infested Carlton Reserve in Sarasota, Florida.
Laundrie allegedly told his parents that he was going for a hike in the park.
Last month, FBI agents identified Laundrie as a person of interest as they investigated Gabby’s disappearance. He has not been named a suspect.
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Cops have issued an arrest warrant, accusing the 23-year-old of swiping a Capital One debit card between August 31 and September 1.
Laundrie remains at large but there have been a series of alleged sightings in parts of Florida, Montana, Alabama, and along the Appalachian Trail. Most potential leads have led to dead ends.
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