Coverage dated October 21, 2021 to October 25, 2021

Brian Laundrie's autopsy was "inconclusive," family attorney says

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments

Laundrie's remains were discovered last week in a Florida wildlife reserve next to several of his belongings.

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Oct 22, 2021
Autopsy of Brian Laundrie: No cause, manner of death able to be determined
Headline from FOX 13 Tampa ·
Oct 25, 2021Newest
Brian Laundrie's autopsy was "inconclusive," family attorney says
Headline from CBS News ·

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FOX 13 Tampa
Autopsy of Brian Laundrie: No cause, manner of death able to be determined (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Oct 21, 2021
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's parents says an autopsy on their son's remains, which were described as “bones” by North Port police, did not reveal a cause or manner of his death.
Deseret News
Brian Laundrie has been found dead, FBI confirms (opens Deseret News)
Published Oct 21, 2021
Deseret News's feed description
The FBI said a dental records comparison confirmed Brian Laundrie has died.
Newsweek
Brian Laundrie's remains sent to forensic anthropologist; cause of death expected next week (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 21, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
The partial remains, including a portion of a human skull, found on Wednesday were identified as Brian Laundrie the next day using dental records.
Forbes
Brian Laundrie’s Remains Sent To Forensic Anthropologist, Family Lawyer Says (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 21, 2021
Forbes's feed description
A cause of death has not yet been released for the 23-year-old.
Breitbart News
Brian Laundrie Autopsy Inconclusive, Remains Sent to Anthropologist (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 22, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description
Brian Laundrie's autopsy was inconclusive and his remains will be shipped to an anthropologist to try and determine the cause of death.
ABC 10 Sacramento
Autopsy results for Brian Laundrie are inconclusive, family lawyer says (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Oct 24, 2021
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
The skeletal remains were sent to an anthropologist for further evaluation, according to attorney Steven Bertolino.
The Hill
Attorney: Autopsy of remains did not establish Brian Laundrie cause of death (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 24, 2021
The Hill's feed description
An initial autopsy of Brian Laundrie's remains were inconclusive on his cause of death, according to a family lawyer.
KAAL Rochester
Lawyer: Initial autopsy inconclusive on Laundrie death cause (opens KAAL Rochester)
Published Oct 24, 2021
KAAL Rochester's feed description
The initial autopsy on the remains of Brian Laundrie did not uncover a cause of his death and a more intensive examination will be done, a Laundrie family lawyer said Monday.
CBS News
Brian Laundrie's autopsy was "inconclusive," family attorney says (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 25, 2021
CBS News's feed description
Laundrie's remains were discovered last week in a Florida wildlife reserve next to several of his belongings.
NBC News
Autopsy of Brian Laundrie's remains came back inconclusive, attorney says (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 24, 2021
NBC News's feed description
“No manner or cause of death was determined, and the remains were sent to an anthropologist for further evaluation,” family attorney Steven Bertolino said.
East Idaho News
Brian Laundrie’s autopsy results come back inconclusive (opens East Idaho News)
Published Oct 24, 2021
East Idaho News's feed description
NORTH PORT, Florida– Autopsy results for Brian Laundrie’s remains came back inconclusive. Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolino told EastIdahoNews.com on Monday that he was told the manner and cause of death “were not determined, and the remains were sent to an anthropologist for further evaluat…
NBC 6 South Florida
Initial Autopsy Inconclusive on Brian Laundrie Death Cause: Lawyer (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Oct 24, 2021
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
A family lawyer says the initial autopsy on the remains of Brian Laundrie did not uncover a cause of his death and a more intensive examination will be done
Newsweek
Brian Laundrie's cause of death remains a mystery, family won't hold funeral (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 24, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
"I was told the manner and cause of death were not determined and the remains were sent to an anthropologist [for] further evaluation," Steven Bertolino said.
FOX 35 Orlando
Brian Laundrie autopsy inconclusive on cause of death, lawyer says (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Oct 25, 2021
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Laundrie’s skeletal remains found in a Florida nature preserve were positively identified last week using dental records, according to the FBI.
Newsweek
Brian Laundrie likely had already been dead when mother was mistaken for him: Police (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 25, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
Laundrie's remains were recently found in Florida's Carlton Reserve, as well as his belongings, including a notebook that authorities believe is salvageable.
Newsweek
Brian Laundrie DNA analysis not yet performed; police dispel rumors (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 25, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
The Laundrie family attorney, Steven Bertolino, previously said that an autopsy of Brian's remains came back inconclusive.

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