The letter makes for an eerie read now we know Brian Laundrie killed Gabby Petito
Chilling Letter from Brian Laundrie’s Mother Revealed
The contents of a “burn after reading” letter written by Brian Laundrie’s mother to her son—who brutally murdered his fiancée Gabby Petito—have finally been revealed, and they are nothing short of disturbing.
Brian strangled Gabby to death and left her with blunt-force injuries during what was supposed to be the couple’s trip of a lifetime across the U.S. in July 2021. Their journey, which began in a converted Ford transit van, took a tragic turn when Gabby suddenly vanished. Weeks later, Brian returned home to Florida—alone. A nationwide investigation eventually uncovered the horrifying truth: Brian had murdered the 22-year-old, a case now detailed in Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito.
After evading law enforcement, Brian was found dead in October 2021, leaving behind a suicide note confessing to the crime. But that wasn’t the only discovery. Among his belongings was a letter from his mother, Roberta Laundrie, with chilling words that have now been made public by CNN.
In the note, Roberta shockingly wrote that she would help her son dispose of a body and even bake a cake with a file in it if he ended up in jail. The Petito family’s legal team believes this letter could be incriminating, raising serious questions about what she knew and when.
The revelation adds yet another dark layer to a case that has haunted the nation.
Chilling Letter Sparks Controversy: Did Brian Laundrie’s Parents Know More Than They Claimed?
Gabby Petito’s parents firmly believe that Brian Laundrie’s parents not only knew their son had murdered Gabby—but also had knowledge of where her body was hidden. The Netflix documentary on the case raises even more suspicions, pointing out that Brian made multiple lengthy calls to his parents after Gabby’s disappearance. Shortly after, Christopher Laundrie contacted an attorney, all while the couple ignored desperate calls from Gabby’s family.
At the center of this growing controversy is a letter from Brian’s mother, Roberta Laundrie, which included disturbing promises of unwavering loyalty—even in the face of crime.
A Letter of Love or an Ominous Message?
Roberta insists the letter was nothing more than a heartfelt expression of a mother’s love, claiming she gave it to Brian before he even set off on his road trip with Gabby. However, the note is undated, leaving its true timing—and intent—open to question.
The Letter’s Chilling Words
The letter, now made public, reads:
“I just want you to remember I will always love you and I know you will always love me. You are my boy. Nothing can make me stop loving you, nothing will or could ever divide us.”
Then, in a deeply unsettling passage, Roberta appears to offer help in the event of a crime:
“If you’re in jail, I will bake a cake with a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags.”
Interestingly, the phrase “bring a shovel” was crossed out and replaced with “show up with a shovel and garbage bags,” raising even more questions.
She continues with eerie devotion:
“If you fly to the moon, I will be watching the skies for your re-entry. If you say you hate my guts, I’ll get new guts.”
The letter ends with a modified passage from Romans 8:38, emphasizing that “nothing has the power to separate us,” not even death or sin.
Legal Battle Over the Letter
During a court hearing, the Petito family’s lawyer argued that the note references criminal acts Roberta seemed willing to commit, making it potentially incriminating. Meanwhile, Roberta’s legal team dismissed the concerns, claiming the phrases were exaggerated expressions of love with no connection to Gabby’s murder.
Roberta defended herself, saying:
“I truly loved my son and simply wanted to convey how much he meant to me. People use phrases all the time to express their love. Although I chose words that I thought would be impactful with Brian, the letter was in no way related to Gabby.”
Despite her claims, the letter’s ominous tone and unsettling promises have fueled even more suspicion about what Brian’s parents really knew—and when.
