Attorney General questions FBI takeover of Nancy Guthrie search six months on

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Why has the FBI not taken over the Nancy Guthrie investigation?

Attorney General Todd Blanche said a full FBI takeover would not be the right approach for Nancy Guthrie. He stated that federal agencies would continue to support local law enforcement but questioned whether assuming control would be the best course. The investigation remains under Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

What criticism has the Pima County Sheriff’s Office faced?

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has faced allegations of delayed FBI involvement in the search for Nancy Guthrie. It has also been criticised for reassigning its senior pilot, which left a $1.7 million surveillance aircraft without an operator for hours after Guthrie’s disappearance. FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly accused Sheriff Chris Nanos of delaying the bureau’s involvement.

What did Savannah Guthrie say in her public plea?

Savannah Guthrie issued an emotional plea on the six-month anniversary of her mother’s disappearance. She urged her mother’s kidnappers to come forward anonymously, saying, "There is a way out, to tell what you know. The reward is available." She described the family’s ongoing anguish and their determination to find answers.