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Guthrie Family Cleared: Sheriff Begs Media for Compassion
16 Feb
Summary
- Pima County Sheriff's Department cleared the Guthrie family of suspicion.
- Sheriff criticized media for reporting a son-in-law as a prime suspect.
- The family is cooperating and considered victims in the disappearance.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has definitively cleared the entire Guthrie family, including all siblings and their spouses, of any involvement in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. In a statement released Monday, the department stressed that the family has been fully cooperative and are themselves victims in this ongoing case.
Sheriff Chris Nanos strongly criticized recent media reports, particularly those suggesting a son-in-law was a prime suspect. He characterized such reporting as cruel and reckless, potentially damaging both the investigation and the individual involved. Nanos pleaded with the media to exercise greater care and professionalism.
These statements follow reports, notably from Ashleigh Banfield, that cast suspicion on the son-in-law. Banfield's team has maintained that their reporting is based on an "ironclad source" and that their information remains unchanged since Nancy Guthrie was first reported missing.
