Gabby Petito Died By Strangulation, Wyoming Coroner Finds

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A Wyoming coroner says the results of Gabby Petito‘s autopsy find that she died by strangulation

The Teton County coroner held a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

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Petito was reported missing last month after a cross-country trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie.

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Her body was later found in a remote camping area in Grand Teton National Park, and her death was ruled a homicide.

Authorities are still searching for Laundrie.

Laundrie’s attorney, Steven Bertolino issued a statement not long after the coroner’s announcement.

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“Gabby Petito’s death at such a young age is a tragedy. While Brian Laundrie is currently charged with the unauthorized use of a debit card belonging to Gabby, Brian is only considered a person of interest in relation to Gabby Petito’s demise. At this time, Brian is still missing and when he is located we will address the pending fraud charge against him,” Bertolino said.