The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, has taken a dark turn as investigators confirmed blood found on her front porch belongs to her, while disturbing new details about a ransom note with a looming deadline have emerged.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided the grim update Thursday, confirming what many feared – the investigation has revealed evidence pointing to potential foul play. But as this case unfolds, serious questions are emerging about the competence of the very department handling this high-profile investigation.
CBS Evening News reported the troubling developments, tweeting: "New clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, include blood that was found outside her home determined to be hers and a ransom note with a deadline investigators say they're taking seriously."
Meanwhile, criminal justice experts are already identifying major problems with how this case is being handled. Donald Goldwater shared concerning analysis, noting an "Expert reveals 'bad break' in Nancy Guthrie investigation."
But perhaps the most damning criticism came from a local resident who exposed the Pima County Sheriff's office's disturbing track record of bungled investigations. Twitter user @tatertotsconor revealed: "Just want to point out that the Pima County Sheriff's office (who is massively bungling the investigation of the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom) is the same department that never processed my rape kit, which definitely had DNA from my rapist, allowing him to walk."
This explosive allegation raises serious questions: If the Pima County Sheriff's office has a history of failing victims in critical investigations, can the American people trust them to handle a case of this magnitude? While Nancy Guthrie's family deserves justice, the department's apparent track record of investigative failures is deeply concerning.
Despite being a member of the mainstream media establishment, no family should endure this kind of uncertainty and potential tragedy. The question now is whether local law enforcement is up to the task, or if federal assistance might be necessary to ensure this case gets the professional investigation it deserves.