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Can Chris and Roberta Laundrie go to jail?

CHRIS and Roberta Laundrie are the parents of Gabby Petito's ex-fiance Brian Laundrie.

The parents have been under intense scrutiny since the remains of Gabby Petito, were found on September 19.

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Chris and Roberta LaundrieCredit: Fox News

Can Chris and Roberta Laundrie go to jail?

Brian Laundrie's disappearance has prompted those following the case to query whether or not his parents will receive any jail time.

Chris and Roberta Laundrie are not currently facing any charges in relation to the case.

There is no indication that authorities intend to charge Chris and Roberta.

The parents initially claimed to have last seen Brian on September 14 but later revised that date in a statement issued through their attorney.

After finally reporting him missing on September 17, they told police they had driven to the reserve in search of him.

While they say they didn't find Brian, they did find his silver Ford Mustang and drove it back to their home before contacting the cops the next day.

An investigation continues.

The couple was last seen assisting police joined in search of their son at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in Florida.

It was later revealed that police had found human remains near a backpack and notebook belonging to 23-year-old Brian.

Will Chris and Robert Laundrie address the public?

Family lawyer Steve Bertolino claimed that Brian's parents may never speak, even if their son is confirmed dead.

Bertolino spoke with CNN’s Chris Cuomo regarding the family’s silence. 

Cuomo asked the reason behind the family’s decision not to speak with authorities or Gabby's family to which Bertolino said he advised them not to.

“I can tell you the reason,” he said. “I told them not to.”

Cuomo then asked if the Laundries will “explain the situation” if and when Brian is found.

“It may come out in the future, it may not,” said Bertolino, alluding to his previous statement that the family is awaiting the forensic results.

“We may come back on that subject sometime in the future.” 

“The probability is strong that it is Brian’s remains but we are going to wait for the forensic results to come in to verify that.”

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