Sheriff Declares Nancy Guthrie Investigation 'Far From Cold' Despite No Arrests After 18 Days
The sheriff leading the search for missing Nancy Guthrie has emphatically stated that her case remains active and is 'far from cold,' even though no arrests have been made 18 days into her disappearance. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos affirmed that his investigators are persistently pursuing leads, despite several pieces of evidence failing to advance the investigation significantly.
Defiant Message Amid Setbacks
'As long as we have the ability to chase a lead, it’s not cold,' Nanos declared in a Tuesday interview with NBC News. He added, 'We're not going to give up. We're going to find Nancy, and we're going to find out who did this.' This defiant message comes in the wake of authorities admitting that a glove discovered two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home did not match suspect DNA found at her property.
Glove Evidence Fails to Yield Results
The black nitrile glove, found on Sunday, was initially considered the best piece of evidence in the search for the 84-year-old mother of Today Show star Savannah Guthrie. It appeared to match one worn by a masked suspect captured on Nancy's doorbell camera just before her disappearance in the early hours of February 1. However, the glove failed to match the CODIS criminal database, a national archive of DNA from arrestees nationwide, and did not align with the suspect DNA from her property, dealing a blow to the investigation.
Pressure Mounts on Sheriff Nanos
Frustrations surrounding the investigation have intensified pressure on Sheriff Nanos, who has faced scrutiny over his handling of the case. Allegations have emerged that he made crucial errors during the initial hours of the search, adding to the challenges in locating Nancy Guthrie. Despite these hurdles, Nanos remains resolute, emphasizing that the pursuit of justice continues unabated.
As the search enters its third week, the community and authorities alike hold onto hope for a breakthrough, with Nanos's unwavering commitment underscoring the ongoing efforts to solve this distressing case.
