DeSantis expresses his condolences to Petito family in phone call with father
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with Gabby Petito's father, Joe Petito, on Wednesday afternoon to express his condolences for the loss of his daughter.
Just days after Brian Laundrie was reported missing by his parents last month, DeSantis said that state law enforcement would assist in the search. A coroner ruled that Gabby Petito died by manual strangulation after her remains were found on Sept. 19. (Joey Petito) (Gabby Petito (Instagram)) (Joey Petito)
"I have directed all state agencies under my purview to continue to assist federal & local law enforcement as they continue to search - we need justice for Gabby Petito," the governor tweeted last month.
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's criminal division devoted more than 1,000 man-hours to the search, providing 16 officers, 16 trucks, 4 UTVs, 3 ATVs, a buggy, and an airboat to support local law enforcement, Pushaw said.