Nancy Guthrie has been missing for more than 100 days, and authorities still haven’t found a suspect in her disappearance. John Ramsey is offering words of advice to Nancy’s family, drawing from personal experience in dealing with tragedy and an ongoing investigation following the murder of his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey, who was found deceased in their home in 1996.
The JonBenét case, much like Nancy’s, was highly publicized, and nearly 30 years after the tragedy, it remains open, with John still seeking answers about what happened to his daughter.
John Ramsey Urges Nancy Guthrie’s Family To ‘Scrutinize’ Police
In a conversation with journalist Brian Entin, John Ramsey talked about his own experiences dealing with the investigation of his daughter’s murder and shared words of advice to Nancy Guthrie’s family as they seek answers more than 100 days after Nancy’s abduction from her Tucson, Arizona, home.
“Don’t assume the police are doing everything they can do. They may be, but don’t assume that. Don’t assume they know what they’re doing. They may, but don’t assume that,” John said. His advice to Nancy’s family is to “scrutinize” what authorities are doing in the case and never stop asking questions.
Both JonBenét and Nancy’s cases drew intense media attention and became widely discussed incidents that extended far beyond the investigations. In John’s case, the personal tragedy quickly escalated into a media frenzy, with his family becoming the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories.
JonBenét Ramsey’s Father Speaks From Experience
John also explained how police departments are “multipurpose agencies” that work on various tasks, from traffic tickets to murders. “You can’t do everything well. And it’s imperative they bring in all the resources they can bring to help,” he said.
At the time of his daughter’s murder, the Boulder Police Department in Colorado had little experience with homicide cases. They were scrutinized for failing to secure the scene and allegedly refusing help from outside sources.
“You can’t assume your local police department is good at everything. Just be sure they’re bringing in all the resources that can be brought in,” John continued.
In Nancy’s case, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) and the FBI seemingly have tension behind the scenes as they continue to work on the case. FBI Director Kash Patel claimed that the local police kept them out of the initial investigation for four days, while PCSD’s Sheriff Chris Nanos denied it, saying the FBI was immediately notified.
JonBenét Ramsey’s Case Remains Open
On December 26, 1996, 6-year-old JonBenét was reported missing from her home in Boulder, Colorado, and a ransom letter was left. She was later discovered deceased in the basement of the house. Intense media coverage turned the tragedy into a national obsession, with speculation about the Ramsey family dominating headlines.
John, his wife Patsy, and their son Burke were officially cleared as suspects several years after JonBenét’s murder, with DNA evidence pointing to an unknown male. Despite investigating numerous suspects and following thousands of tips, no one has ever been convicted of the crime.
According to the Boulder Police Department, JonBenét’s case is open and ongoing, and pieces of evidence collected are retested using newer technology.
Sheriff Has No Contact With Guthrie Family
More than 100 days after the abduction of Nancy, Sheriff Nanos said that he personally hasn’t been in contact with the Guthrie family, as previously reported by The Blast. However, he said the lines remain open, and local detectives and FBI agents are still communicating with the missing 84-year-old’s family members.
Based on the latest updates, DNA evidence is still being analyzed in hopes that it could lead to the identity of Nancy’s alleged abductor, who was captured on her home security camera. Other pieces of evidence found include drops of blood that were later identified as Nancy’s, a strand of hair, and other biological evidence.
A Human Bone Was Found Near Nancy Guthrie’s Home
In early May, a suspected human bone was discovered a few miles from Nancy’s house. It was sent for analysis, and while it was determined to be human, it had no relation to the missing woman’s case.
An update from the Tucson Police stated it was part of a “prehistoric anthropological investigation,” as the bone was several hundred years old, dating back to sometime between 650 and 1250 A.D.
The search for Nancy is active, and the Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her whereabouts.