nancy guthrie update today: Nancy Guthrie case takes another twist: Why has the sheriff stopped speaking directly to Nancy Guthrie’s family? here’s what you need to know
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos announced he was no longer speaking directly to the Guthrie family and said the FBI had taken over those conversations as investigators continued to sift through digital evidence, surveillance footage and compelling DNA analysis. Despite growing frustration with the case, authorities insist they still believe answers are coming, according to a report by NewsNation.
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Why has communication with family changed?
A major twist has been revealed in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie; Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed he is no longer in direct contact with the missing woman’s family.
Speaking to People magazine, Nanos revealed that the FBI is currently in talks with Savannah Guthrie and her siblings while the investigation continues behind the scenes.
The Today show co-host’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared Jan. 31 after returning to her home in Tucson. Investigators believe she was abducted later that night or early on February 1. More than three months have passed and no arrests have been made.ALSO READ: China didn’t let Marco Rubio in, and he did something no one in US politics has ever done.
This development immediately raised questions from observers who follow the case closely. Jennifer Coffindaffer, a former FBI special agent, questioned the situation during an appearance on “NewsNation Prime.”
“I wonder who cut off contact; was it the family or him?” said Coffindaffer. “I think this shows the trust the family has in dealing with the FBI and not the Pima County Sheriff, unfortunately under the cloud that they are handling this investigation.”
Nanos has faced increasing scrutiny over how his office handled the investigation from the beginning. Critics questioned whether authorities acted quickly enough after Nancy’s disappearance and whether coordination with the FBI was initially strained.
The sheriff denied those allegations and insisted investigators remain fully committed to solving the case. “I told my team all along that they were going to figure this out,” Nanos told People. “I totally believe that, 100%.”
Could DNA evidence still solve the case?
According to investigators, one of the biggest pieces of evidence collected since Nancy’s disappearance remains the enormous amount of evidence collected. Authorities reviewed thousands of surveillance videos collected from neighborhood cameras and other digital sources, Nanos said. He also noted that new leads are still coming in regularly, according to a report by NewsNation.
Although authorities acknowledged difficulties in the testing process, DNA evidence recovered from the scene continues to play a key role in the investigation.
“When labs tell us, ‘Hey, there’s nothing else we can do,’ maybe we have a problem… we have an open case… but right now the labs aren’t telling us that,” Nanos said.
The sheriff admitted that both the public and the Guthrie family were disappointed that the investigation was taking so long. Still, he argued, investigators must tread carefully to avoid mistakes that could harm the case later.
Some experts have publicly stated that they believe it is unlikely Nancy is still alive after blood was found at the scene. But authorities continued to pursue the investigation aggressively, following every possible lead.
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What did Savannah Guthrie say about her mother?
As investigators continued their work, Savannah Guthrie continued to publicly focus attention on her mother’s disappearance.
Over Mother’s Day weekend, the Today host shared an emotional message on social media asking the public to continue providing information that could help investigators.
“We will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you,” wrote Savannah Guthrie.
The family has also increased efforts to generate new leads. Along with the FBI’s current $100,000 reward, Nancy Guthrie’s family is now offering an additional $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery.
Even though months have passed without answers, investigators say the case remains active and authorities continue to express confidence that the evidence could eventually lead to a breakthrough.
FAQ
Why doesn’t the sheriff talk directly to the family anymore?
Chris Nanos said the FBI is currently communicating with Savannah Guthrie and her siblings about the investigation.
Is the Nancy Guthrie case still active?
Yes. Investigators say they are still reviewing surveillance video, DNA evidence and incoming tips.
