INTERNET sleuths have made wild claims alleging that Gabby Petito was pregnant after spotting a baby-themed Pinterest board and a “sonogram” on a dirt track near where her van was parked in Wyoming.
The body discovered on Sunday was found by FBI detectives and medical examiners.
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Gabby last spoke to her family on August 25 as she visited the Grand Teton National Park.
Wyoming travelers have claimed to have seen the van several days later.
One sleuth, who watched a video posted by travel bloggers Jenn and Kyle Bethune, shared an image that looks like a “sonogram”.
The “picture” was among several items by the roadside including what looks like a spiraled notebook.
It remains unknown if a “sonogram” was among the items found near the couple’s van.
Sleuths also speculated that Gabby may be pregnant after discovering a Pinterest board titled: “Oh Baby”.
There are several links on the page that lead to garments, such as onesies or crocheted bibs.
Many photos show what appear to be toddlers enjoying the beach, as well as cute family photos.
As they take selfies in front of the mirror, women proudly show off their baby bumps.
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A few photos show parents hugging their children and teaching them how to walk.
Rumours that Gabby might be pregnant are speculation at the moment.
It is unclear if she was carrying a baby at time of her disappearance.
Gabby also shared pictures of little girls who were dressed up as “grapes” for Halloween and posing as fairies.
Some social media users speculate that Gabby’s Pinterest board was a sign she wanted to be a mom someday.
‘MOM LIFE’
Sleuths have tried to unearth clues ever since Gabby was reported missing by her family on September 11.
Some internet detectives claimed that they saw someone digging in a field close to the spot where the white van was last seen.
Jenn and Kyle Bethune shared the YouTube video via Facebook’s Find Gabby group.
Jenn posted, “While editing a YouTube video tonight. Jenn found some footage from August 27, 2021@ approximately 6pm around Grand Tetons @ Spread Creek Camping.
“If you were in this area on this day check your photos and footage! Please share this link to our YouTube Video to spread awareness.”
In the hope of finding evidence or clues that could help police investigate, armchair detectives quickly searched the footage.
One person wrote: “Someone needs to check that field asap, I don’t think it’s her but there is something of significance he’s put out there, remains of her phone, jewelry, something of significance to her!!! Something is in a field to the left of the screen.”
Another Facebook user added: “Definitely a person there…” and attached a screengrab appearing to show a figure in some bushes behind the van.
A third commented: “Definitely a person in the field just before the van is shown.”
There is no evidence that there was a “person” in the field nearby.
‘ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES’
Gabby’s fiancé Brian Laundrie was reported missing by his family last week.
Cops in Florida conducted a probe into a possible sighting of Gabby’s fiancé after a trail camera captured footage of a man that appeared to look like Laundrie.
Sam Bass shared the image from his camera trail late Monday.
He wrote: “I’m not saying this is the guy but whoever was on my trail camera this morning in Baker, Fl strongly fits the description of Brian Laundrie, authorities have been contacted but people in the North West Florida area be on the lookout.”
The man in the picture appears to be holding two bags: a larger light-colored backpack and a small patterned dark backpack.
Sharing an image of a man fitting Laundrie’s description, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Tuesday: “We wanted to let you know we are aware of this report and are actively checking it out.”
They added: “There is no confirmation of this information. Obviously, we will keep everyone in the loop if and when there is anything to report.”
The smaller bag appears to match the one Laundrie was seen carrying in the bodycam footage from August 12 when cops were called to an alleged incident involving him and Gabby.
LAUNDRIE MISSING
Sheriffs revealed that they found no evidence that Laundrie was in the area of the photo.
They carried out an extensive search, including a search by drone, of the area but said “nothing of note” was located, according to local reporter Brian Entin.
FBI officials located remains in Wyoming on Saturday and detectives confirmed that Gabby was the one who found them.
The official cause of death of the vlogger is still being investigated.
Richard Stafford, the lawyer representing the Petito family, toldBusiness Insideron Tuesday that the identification was confirmed.
Stafford had released a statement thanking the media and public “for giving the Petito and Schmidt family time to grieve.”
He said: “We will be making a statement when Gabby is home.”
A post uploaded to a Facebook page created by the vlogger’s family said: “Our hearts are broken.”
A second message, uploaded roughly 90 minutes later, read “#justiceforgabby”.
Laundrie remains an individual of interest and authorities are still looking for him.
After he claimed to have told his parents he was going on hike, police, FBI agents and K9s began searching the Mabry-Carlton Reserve in Florida.
The search was temporarily suspended on Monday, but it has been resumed.
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