Kash Patel Criticizes Local Authorities in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

Kash Patel has criticized local police for their handling of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. In an interview with NewsNation, Patel claimed that the FBI was sidelined during the initial days of the search for Guthrie, who is the mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie. He stated that the FBI offered assistance but was not allowed to participate for four days. Patel's comments come after months of investigation without any suspects identified. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos responded by asserting that the FBI was notified immediately and that they had a member working with local investigators on the night Guthrie went missing. The sheriff's office emphasized their commitment to a coordinated investigation, noting that DNA evidence had not matched any profiles in the national database. Patel also mentioned the importance of the first 48 hours in missing persons cases and reiterated the FBI's readiness to assist local authorities.