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Sheriff disputes FBI claims on evidence handling in Nancy Guthrie case
13 Feb
Summary
- Sheriff Nanos refutes reports of mishandling evidence in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
- Disagreement arises over testing evidence at a private lab versus FBI's national lab.
- FBI increases reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's location.
Sheriff Nanos addressed allegations concerning the handling of evidence in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, stating that the claims are untrue.
Reports surfaced regarding frustration among federal agents about evidence testing, particularly a glove found at Guthrie's home. A law enforcement official cited by Reuters indicated that evidence was sent to a private lab in Florida instead of the FBI's national crime lab. Nanos, however, asserted he spoke with the FBI recently and that all parties agreed to use the private lab, which is handling the case pro bono.
The FBI has intensified efforts by doubling its reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's location or the arrest of those involved. New details about a suspect, seen on doorbell camera footage outside Guthrie's home on the night of her disappearance, have been confirmed. This suspect is described as a male, approximately 5'9"-5'10" tall, wearing a black backpack. Earlier surveillance footage also showed an armed individual in a ski mask near Guthrie's residence.
