>> if we had that information, there's a million things we would have done differently. i mean, you can look at our actions. very publicly that don't coincide with that information at all. >> reporter: for example, he says, north port police chief todd garrison publicly called out the laundrie attorney on twitter wednesday september 15th sig saying, the police need your help in finding gabby petito. please call us to arrange a conversation with brian laundrie. two people left on a trip and one person returned. >> we received no response. i mean, i think most people found it appropriate to get a response saying he was missing. that didn't happen. >> reporter: as to why he thinks the lawyer is saying this now? >> well, he's protecting his clients. >> reporter: and the attorney for the petito family saying in a statement, in part, they are grieving the loss of their beautiful daughter. gabby's family will make a statement at the appropriate time and when they are