Pop culture commentator Zack Peter slammed Sheriff Chris Nanos for reportedly declining help from the United Cajun Navy in the search for Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie has been missing since February 1 from her Arizona home. Amid the ongoing investigation, several third parties volunteered to help search for Nancy Guthrie.
According to media reports, the non-profit organization United Cajun Navy, which specializes in disaster relief, expressed interest in helping with the investigation into Guthrie’s disappearance. Journalist Brian Entin reported that the organization had sent a 41-page operational plan to Sheriff Nanos. However, the Cajun Navy reportedly did not receive approval from the sheriff.
Zack Peter, who has remained critical of Chris Nanos, slammed the sheriff for not accepting help. In a March 5 video posted on X, Peter reported that the nonprofit organization based in Louisiana has resources to find a “missing body.” He noted that the Cajun Navy said that they have canines, drones, and a detailed plan of action.
“Sheriff Nanos ignored them. He left them unread. He didn’t respond. He, like, swiped left and didn’t give them an answer or a reason as to why. Sheriff Nanos is clearly incapable. Nana Nana Nanos is incapable of leading this investigation,” Peter commented.
Zack Peter alleged that President Trump sent the FBI, but Nanos “refused to work with them.” He argued that in the absence of proof that Nancy Guthrie was taken beyond the state line, the FBI couldn’t intervene on its own. Peter said it was all in the hands of Sheriff Nanos. The podcaster wondered why a professional group like the United Cajun Navy was not allowed to help.
“I understand he doesn’t want private search parties, right, but you have a dedicated team like the United Cajun Navy who is volunteering to come out here and help you solve this case with all of the resources that they have because clearly you and your team are a bunch of bozos that haven’t been able to figure this out after over a month,” Peter added.
According to local news outlet KVOA.com, the Sheriff’s Department issued a statement. Without naming any group, the PCSD, in a statement, said that Nancy Guthrie’s investigation “is best left to professionals.”
Savannah Guthrie returns to Today’s studio while Nancy Guthrie remains missing
Over a month after her mother’s disappearance, Savannah Guthrie visited the Today studio on March 5. She met the staff and thanked them for their support. Savannah Guthrie had previously said that she feared that her mother “may already be gone.” However, during her Thursday visit to the Today studio, she expressed optimism about finding Nancy Guthrie.
“I wanted you to know that I’m still standing, and I still have hope, and I’m still me. And I don’t know what version of me that will be, but it will be. I’m holding onto my faith. I still believe. And as my mom would say, ‘Where else would I go?’” Savannah Guthrie stated.
Reports suggested that Savannah Guthrie would soon join Today show. On Thursday, the media personality confirmed her intention to return to the show. However, she added, “I don’t know how to come back.”
Last week, Savannah Guthrie announced a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery.
Edited by Anuj Singh Kushwaha