What Do Medical Examiners, Coroners Do? Human Remains Experts Called to Brian Laundrie Search

Following the discovery of Brian Laundrie's belongings at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park near Sarasota, Florida, a medical examiner has been called to support in the efforts to locate Laundrie who stands as a suspect in the killing of Gabby Petito who was his fiancé.

A medical examiner works to determine causes and manners of death in addition to uncovering information regarding the circumstances of a death. Medical examiners also work with their staff at crime scenes to identify and examine evidence associated with the case in question. These individuals come from a trained medical background, are considered medical doctors and are generally appointed.

This position stands in contrast to a coroner who are often elected to their position and may or may not have a medical background. Coroners also investigate causes of death and circumstances surrounding a death.

Laundrie's belongings were found after his parents, Chris and Roberta Laundrie, went to the park in search of their son who has been missing for over a month.