So, yes: It is undoubtedly true that a great many of us saw the news of Dog the Bounty Hunter, (Duane Chapman), joining in the search for Brian Laundrie and we rolled our eyes. John Walsh of America’s Most Wanted fame had just found his way back into the spotlight via this case; why wouldn’t Dog be looking for a little meat on the bone as well?
But what might surprise you is that it seems like Chapman might actually be onto something, and only after one day of looking.
Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman is investigating a tip that alleges Brian Laundrie, the fugitive fiancé of Gabby Petito, went into a Florida campground 75 miles away with his parents in early September — but only two of them were seen leaving.
Chapman announced Saturday he was entering the search for Laundrie, and tips quickly poured in. He told Fox News he received a tip on Monday that Laundrie’s parents spent the night in Fort De Soto Park with their son twice in early September from Sept. 1-3 and Sept. 6-8.
And Chapman certainly wasn’t beating around the bush.
“They were registered, went through the gate. They’re on camera. They were here,” he told Fox News exclusively on Monday evening. “We think at least if he’s not here right now, we are sure he was caught on camera as he went in the gate — that he was here for sure. Not over in the swamp.”
The news created a frenzy on Twitter, where users were at once lamenting the poor work of the FBI, and praising the often-outlandish reality television star.
