The kidnapping case of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, has slowly been gaining momentum in the past few days. And now, after weeks of investigation, Sheriff Chris Nanos has reportedly claimed that they have “strong belief” about the abductor’s motive.
Nancy Guthrie case Sheriff Chris Nanos claims they have ‘strong beliefs’ about abductor’s motive
The kidnapping case of Today’s co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, has been in the news for weeks as detectives have been working on multiple clues, moving a step closer to finding the culprit. Amid this, Sheriff Chris Nanos has confirmed to NBC News that they have potential knowledge of the abductor’s motive. While speaking to Liz Kreutz, Nanos said he thinks that the suspect might strike again, confirming they “believe” why the abductor “did this” and is also certain it was a “targeted” attack.
Sheriff Nanos even confirmed that from day one of the investigation, they had “some strong beliefs about what happened and those beliefs haven’t diminished,” refusing to divulge any more details about the case. However, the sheriff even said that they are looking at the “potential internet issue” and hopes that the DNA found at the home “will lead to the suspect.”
While the sheriff has been investigating the case, he and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department reportedly have faced a new $1.35 million lawsuit from a jail inmate named Christopher Marx. The lawsuit was filed on March 5 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, naming Nanos and the department.
Although it is not connected with the ongoing case, it drew attention to the department. In a complaint that PEOPLEreviewed, inmate Marx alleged that the jail failed to take necessary precautions to limit COVID-19 exposure while he was in custody at the Pima County Jail. He wrote that the lapse “put my life in jeopardy,” adding that he “could of [sic] caught COVID-19,” and “died.”
According to the complaint, he seeks $1.35 million to fund the purchase of two apartment buildings to “house the homeless [for] six months rent free.” Marx also requested an apology from the sheriff’s department.
Originally reported by Parul Singh on Reality Tea.
