Savannah Guthrie's Family Cleared in Nancy Guthrie Investigation

Pima County Sheriff says Guthrie family has been cooperative and are victims in the case.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Pima County Sheriff's Office has officially cleared Savannah Guthrie, her siblings, and their spouses as suspects in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie's sister, Nancy. In a statement, Sheriff Chris Nanos said the Guthrie family has been 'nothing but cooperative and gracious' throughout the investigation and are considered victims in the case.

Why it matters

The Guthrie family has faced intense media scrutiny and speculation about their potential involvement in Nancy's disappearance. This statement from the sheriff's office aims to put those rumors to rest and reaffirm that the family is cooperating fully with authorities.

The details

Sheriff Nanos stated that 'to suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel' in reference to allegations against the Guthrie family. He emphasized that they are victims in this case and urged the media to respect their privacy during this difficult time.

  • The statement was released on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

A prominent television journalist and news anchor.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who released the statement clearing the Guthrie family.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's sister who has gone missing, prompting the ongoing investigation.

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What they’re saying

“To be clear...the Guthrie family – to include all siblings and spouses – has been cleared as possible suspects in this case. The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

“To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel. The Guthrie family are victims plain and simple...please, I'm begging you the media...”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

The takeaway

This statement from the Pima County Sheriff's Office aims to put to rest any unfounded speculation about the Guthrie family's involvement in Nancy's disappearance, and reaffirms their status as victims deserving of privacy and respect during this difficult time.