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FBI vs. Sheriff: Claims of Interference in Missing Woman Case
10 May
Summary
- FBI claims they were barred from assisting in the case for four days.
- Local sheriff's department refutes FBI's claims of delayed cooperation.
- Investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is ongoing with FBI/local collaboration.
A public disagreement has surfaced between the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department concerning the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. FBI Director Kash Patel claimed that FBI agents were kept from aiding the investigation for four days after Guthrie's abduction on February 1. Patel stated that the FBI was only allowed to participate later, which he asserted led to significant progress, including obtaining a crucial image through collaboration with Google.
In response, the Pima County Sheriff's Department issued a statement refuting Patel's claims. Sheriff Chris Nanos asserted that local law enforcement provided immediate leadership and oversight, and an FBI task force member was notified and present at the scene on the night of the incident. The Sheriff's Department maintained that coordination with the FBI began without delay and that both departments have been collaborating closely since the outset of the investigation.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department reiterated its commitment to a thorough, coordinated, and fact-based investigation. They emphasized their continued close work with federal partners as the case moves forward. The Sheriff's Department urged anyone with credible information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to contact authorities, noting that even small details may be significant.
