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Sheriff Blames FBI Director for Misleading Missing-Person Claims

7/31/2026

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Sheriff Chris Nanos accused FBI Director Kash Patel of misinformation about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Nanos said the FBI was involved from day one, refuting Patel’s claim of delayed local contact.
He noted investigators use DNA testing and familial genealogy and that the suspect may still be in Tucson.
Nanos declined to declare Guthrie dead and reported a $1 million family reward, $100,000 FBI reward and $102,500 88-CRIME reward for tips.

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Sheriff Chris Nanos accused FBI Director Kash Patel of misinformation about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Nanos said the FBI was involved from day one, refuting Patel’s claim of delayed local contact.
He noted investigators use DNA testing and familial genealogy and that the suspect may still be in Tucson.
Nanos declined to declare Guthrie dead and reported a $1 million family reward, $100,000 FBI reward and $102,500 88-CRIME reward for tips.