The weeks-long search for Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie, who is the FBI's prime person of interest in her disappearance, at Florida's sprawling Carlton Reserve appeared to ramp up in intensity Wednesday, though it wasn't clear why.
The FBI launched a more scaled-back, highly targeted approach when it took the reins from North Port, Florida, police as the lead investigative agency in late September, well after Petito's remains were recovered and acres of terrain scoured.
Their investigation at the Carlton Reserve, where Laundrie had allegedly told his parents he went for a hike in mid-September has been ongoing but local NBC affiliate WFLA reported a more active police presence -- including unmarked law enforcement SUVs -- there Wednesday than has been seen in the past week.
Laundrie's parents initially told investigators that their son told them he was going on a hike in the alligator- and snake-infested 25,000 preserve on Sept. 14. A day ago, the family's lawyer said the Laundries now believe Brian had left to go hiking a day earlier. They didn't report him missing, though, until Sept. 17.
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