Arizona sheriff denies withholding key evidence on Nancy Guthrie from FBI

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeFebruary 13, 2026 at 03:38 PM

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is denying accusations that he withheld forensic evidence from the FBI in the case of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's missing mother. The accusation, made by an unnamed FBI source, alleges Nanos sent evidence, including DNA and gloves found near Guthrie's Tucson home, to a private Florida lab instead of the FBI. The FBI source claimed this slowed the investigation, which is now in its thirteenth day. Nanos stated multiple gloves were found and sending them all to one lab expedites the process, a decision he says the FBI agreed with. The FBI has released details about a suspect captured on video at the scene and is offering a $100,000 reward for information.

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