"Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos issued a statement Wednesday morning vehemently denying a report that said that the brother-in-law of Today show host Savannah Guthrie could be a prime suspect in the kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case, the statement released on social media said. Detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family."
"While we appreciate the public's concern, the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist in the investigation. While Nanos' statement did not point to specific unverified accusations, it is likely referring to a report from veteran cable-news anchor Ashleigh Banfield, who said on her Drop Dead Serious podcast Tuesday that an impeccable law enforcement source told her that Tommaso Cioni of Tucson, the husband of Savannah Guthrie's sister, Annie Guthrie, is the prime suspect."
"Banfield acknowledged on her show that families are always looked at first in these kinds of cases, if only to rule them out. Meanwhile, Nanos said in an interview Wednesday morning that investigators believe that Nancy Guthrie is still alive, as the search goes into its fourth day. We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here, Nanos told NBC News. She's present. She's alive, and we want to save her."
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos vehemently denied reports that the brother-in-law of Savannah Guthrie could be a prime suspect in the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. Investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest and detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family. A cable-news anchor reported, citing a law enforcement source, that Tommaso Cioni, husband of Annie Guthrie, was the prime suspect and that Annie's car had been impounded. Banfield acknowledged families are often examined early in such cases to rule them out. Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie is alive and the search has entered its fourth day. Investigators are pursuing other leads, including inquiries to NBC.
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