By The Opinion
The director of the FBI, Kash Patelassured that his agency did not actively participate during the first four days of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the TV presenter. NBC Savannah Guthrie.
In an interview with Sean Hannity on his podcast “Dangle Out with Sean Hannity”Patel stressed that “the first forty eight hours after the disappearance of a person are the most critical” and that during that period the FBI stood by, despite being available to offer support to state and local authorities.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 in his home on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona. Researchers suspect that was taken from her home late at night or early in the morning next, presumably against his will.
Patel highlighted the role of the FBI in the dissemination of images captured by the camera of the ring doorbell by Guthrie, which were published on February 10.
Video of the suspect
The recordings show a person masked, with gloves and backpack, approaching the main door of the house. According to Patel, the publication of these images was achieved thanks to direct collaboration between the FBI and Google.
During the interview, the FBI director also questioned the decision to send DNA samples collected at Guthrie’s home to a private laboratory in Florida, instead of the FBI laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. Patel said this was “a state and local matter” and noted that the FBI lab could have provided faster or more detailed information.
In response, the Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanosdefended his department’s actions. In a statement, Nanos indicated that he went to the scene the night after the disappearance and immediately notified the FBI.
Furthermore, he explained that the decision to send the DNA to the private laboratory was made “based on operational needs” and that both laboratories have worked closely together since the beginning of the investigation.
The sheriff emphasized that his office remains committed to an investigation comprehensive and coordinatedand that he will continue to work together with federal partners as the case progresses.
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