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Criticism Mounts for Sheriff Nanos Amid Disappearance Case

2/11/2026

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces criticism for attending a basketball game while overseeing the disappearance investigation of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, the Today show host.
Internal disputes, including the demotion of a key pilot, delayed the search.
Nanos admitted missteps, such as prematurely releasing the crime scene.
He has faced scrutiny for handling a deputy sexual assault case.
The investigation remains ongoing with no suspects identified.

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Story summary

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces criticism for attending a basketball game while overseeing the disappearance investigation of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, the Today show host.
Internal disputes, including the demotion of a key pilot, delayed the search.
Nanos admitted missteps, such as prematurely releasing the crime scene.
He has faced scrutiny for handling a deputy sexual assault case.
The investigation remains ongoing with no suspects identified.