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FBI chief Kash Patel and Pima County sheriff clash over Nancy Guthrie DNA evidence
International
Published on 6 May 2026
Both sides trade blame while the case stalls
FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency was left out of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance probe for four days and criticizes how DNA evidence was handled. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office disputes that claim, saying the FBI was notified and involved from the beginning. With the investigation now in its fourth month, the mystery remains stuck in a stalemate.
- Patel alleges a four day delay in FBI involvement
- Pima County Sheriff’s Office counters the claim with timelines
- DNA evidence handling is at the center of the dispute
- The investigation is now in its fourth month without resolution
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