Jessica Schultz discussed the sighting on TikTok and later spoke to theSan Francisco Chronicleabout it.
Schultz, a 38-year-old graphic designer, was camping with friends and said she noticed a van that seemed out of place on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27. She also saw a “generic” young white man she believes was Laundrie.
“You know, when you’re out in the middle of nowhere, your hackles go up when you see something that’s out of the ordinary,“Schultz told the paper.
Last Wednesday, Laundrie was named a person of interest in the case. Last Friday, he was reported missing. Laundrie has not been named a suspect in the case.
Speaking to theChronicle, Schultz told the paper — and says in her video — that she has reached out to the FBI with what she knows.
The FBI told PEOPLE that, for privacy reasons, they “cannot confirm or deny” they have spoken to Schultz.
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“We’re triumphant — we were right and we led them in the right direction,” Schultz told the paper. “But then, of course, it’s not something you like to be right about. It’s been emotionally exhausting for sure.”
“She’s so artistic. She’s an amazing artist. She loves to draw,” he said. “She has a great eye with decorating … She’s that flower child type of personality. The old soul, you know?”
“If Woodstock was still going on, she’d still be there, man,” Joseph added. “She’s a hippie from the ’60s, all right? She’s a Beatles fan, round glasses … a free spirit.”
If you have information on this case, call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324).
source: people.com
