Savannah Guthrie is reportedly “livid” and considering legal actions following claims that falsely labeled her brother-in-law as a suspect in the disappearance of her mom, Nancy Guthrie.
Nancy is yet to be found with the search for her crossing the six-week mark. Reports suggest the authorities recently questioned workers at a Mexican eatery where she filmed a “Today” segment.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has also suggested that Savannah Guthrie’s mother was “targeted,” warning that her abductor may strike again.
Savannah Guthrie Is ‘Livid’ Over Claims Linking Her Brother-in-law To Her Mom’s Disappearance
Savannah is said to be unhappy that her brother-in-law, Tommaso Cioni’s name, has been dragged through the mud amid her mom’s disappearance.
Cioni was one of the last people who saw Nancy after he and his wife, Annie Guthrie, hosted her to dinner the night before she vanished.
Just days after her disappearance, journalist Ashleigh Banfield alleged that he was linked to the whole incident and cited a law enforcement source who claimed he was viewed as a suspect.
However, Savannah’s former NBC colleague Megyn Kelly has revealed that the grieving host is “livid” to hear of the chatter against her brother-in-law and may be taking legal action.
“I have not been able to confirm that the Guthrie family wants to sue Ashleigh Banfield, but I have confirmed that Savannah is livid about that report and definitely does not suspect her or her brother-in-law,” Kelly said during an episode of SiriusXM’s “The Megyn Kelly Show” late last week, per the New York Post.
She added, “Can you blame her? I mean, of course, she loves her sister, I’m sure she loves her brother-in-law, and I’m sure she genuinely doesn’t believe they had anything to do with it.”
Pima Sheriff Officer Cleared Savannah Guthrie’s Family Of Any Wrongdoing
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has since debunked these theories, with the Sheriff boss, Chris Nanos, stressing that Savannah and her relatives have been cleared of any wrongdoing amid investigations into Nancy’s disappearance.
“The family has been nothing but co-operative and gracious and are victims in this case,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
“Implying the family is involved is not only wrong, it is cruel,” Nanos further stated during a press briefing.
At the time, he also told NBC News that his office sent out the statement because people had been “attacking the innocent.”
The Local Sheriff Believes Nancy Guthrie Was ‘Targeted’
No suspect has been arrested so far, but authorities are still working around the clock to ensure that they come up with viable leads and leave no stone unturned.
Reports suggest authorities have received thousands of tips since Savannah announced an increase in the reward money for anyone with information about her mom’s whereabouts to $1 million.
Meanwhile, Nanos shared his beliefs that Nancy was “targeted,” while also warning that the abductor could “absolutely” strike again.
“Criminal minds are criminal minds,” he told NBC‘s Liz Kreutz in a recent interview.
“We believe we know why he did this, and we believe that it was targeted, but we’re not 100% sure of that,” Nanos continued, per People Magazine. “So it’d be silly to tell people, ‘Don’t worry about it. You’re not his target.’ You could be.”
The Arizona officer then shared his hopes that the “mixed” DNA they found would lead them to “somebody” very soon.
Law Enforcement Searched Mexican Eatery Where Nancy Guthrie Filmed
Authorities have reportedly visited the Mexican restaurant where Nancy filmed her “Today” segment with Savannah just months before she was kidnapped.
According to NewsNation’s Brian Entin, federal agents asked the employees there if they recalled seeing anyone “suspicious” while the mother and daughter were filming.
In addition to that, Entin claimed workers were also asked if there was “anyone who wanted to take pictures or who got angry or who was lingering around in a creepy way.”
The Chef At The Mexican Eatery Had Kind Words For Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
After Nancy’s “Today” segment resurfaced following her February 1 disappearance, the chef Carlotta Flores had only good things to say about the 84-year-old.
She explained that Savannah Guthrie and her family have been regular customers for years and noted how “humble” a person Nancy is.
“I have absolutely nothing to say but wonderful things about their family. If you think about your grandmother, that’s the way [Nancy] is,” Flores said, per reports. “She’s a humble, proud mom who only wants good things for her family. She is proud of her children. She just happens to have a daughter who is in the limelight.”