Duane Lee Chapman, better known as “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” has reportedly added $10k of his own money for information leading to Laundrie’s arrest.
According to TMZ, a representative for Chapman said that Chapman and his family are set on finding Laundrie, who has now been missing for a little over two weeks. They also hope to help bring closure to Gabby Petito’s family.
As CrimeOnline previously reported, 23-year-old Laundrie is wanted on a felony warrant following the death of his girlfriend, 22-year-old Petito. Laundrie and Petito embarked on a cross-country trip in July, but by September 1, Laundrie returned to his parents’ North Port, Florida, home with Petito’s van, sans Petito.
Last month, authorities found Gabby’s deceased body in a remote area at the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. Officials confirmed that the manner of death was a homicide but the cause of death is still pending.
Authorities issued the federal warrant for Laundrie for allegedly using a Capitol One Bank debit card without permission after Gabby passed away. Laundrie is said to have used the card between August 30 and September 1, “knowingly and with intent to defraud.”
Laundrie’s parents have insisted they have no clue where he is. They claimed he left their residence with a backpack on and headed to the Carlton Reserve on September 14. They reported him missing three days later.
Prior to Chapman’s $10,000 donation, the reward fund for Laundrie’s capture had reached $170,000. Still, despite numerous tips and possible sightings, Laundrie remains elusive.
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