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Sheriff Blocks FBI from Key Evidence in Disappearance
13 Feb
Summary
- Sheriff Nanos allegedly obstructs FBI access to crucial disappearance evidence.
- Evidence includes DNA and a glove found in Nancy Guthrie's home.
- Sheriff insists on private lab testing, costing county $200,000.
A federal law enforcement source has revealed that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is allegedly preventing the FBI from obtaining vital evidence in the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The FBI had requested a glove and DNA samples recovered from Guthrie's residence in Tucson, Arizona. These items were intended for analysis at the FBI's national crime laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
However, Sheriff Nanos has reportedly insisted that the evidence be tested at a private laboratory in Florida, with which the Pima County Sheriff's Office has a contract. This decision has drawn criticism, with officials suggesting it risks further delaying a case that grows more urgent with each passing day. The Pima County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating, with the FBI's involvement contingent on local requests.
Concerns have been raised about the financial implications, as Pima County has reportedly spent about $200,000 on sending evidence to the private lab. Critics argue that utilizing federal resources and technology would offer the fastest path to resolving the case and providing answers to the Guthrie family and the community. This dispute highlights emerging friction between local and federal law enforcement agencies as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week.
