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False Hope: Sheriff's Post Triggers Outrage
17 Apr
Summary
- Sheriff's department mistakenly announced a different Nancy was found.
- Savannah Guthrie's mother missing for 75 days, presumed kidnapped.
- Suspect in ski mask seen on security footage near missing woman's home.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department recently caused significant public backlash after posting an update about a missing person. The post stated "Nancy has been located," leading many to believe it was about Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for 75 days. However, the announcement pertained to Nancy Radakovich, an 82-year-old who had been reported missing earlier that day. This error, particularly the omission of Radakovich's last name, sparked sharp criticism from those following the Guthrie case.
Commenters expressed anger and disappointment, with one writing, "You need to use the last name when you have 2 Nancys missing!!" Another stated, "Could you be more tone deaf? You are just toying with us at this point." While relieved that Nancy Radakovich was found, the public demanded updates on Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31st and reported missing the following day. Investigators believe she was taken against her will. Security footage from her home showed a man in a ski mask outside the property prior to her disappearance. The FBI described the suspect as a male, approximately 5'9"-5'10" tall, with an average build. Despite pleas from her children and extensive searches, no arrests have been made in connection with her kidnapping.
