Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has not only gripped the nation but also placed her family, including the investigating officer, Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, firmly in the public spotlight. Since he is leading the search for the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, Chris has found himself under intense scrutiny from both the media and the public. According to the Associated Press, the veteran law enforcement officer acknowledged that he is not used to this level of media attention during his work. As Chris Nanos has become one of the most significant figures in Nancy Guthrie’s missing case, let’s know more about him.
Who Is Chris Nanos?
Chris Nanos is an experienced law enforcement officer. He was born in El Paso, Texas and began his career in policing in 1976. In 1984, he joined the Pima County Sheriff’s Department as a detention officer. Gradually, he rose through the ranks to become the Chief Deputy before being appointed sheriff in 2015. Although he lost the 2016 election, Chris once again returned to office in 2020. In the 2024 elections, he narrowly won reelection 2024 with 481 votes. During these decades of service, Chris was part of significant teams which worked on high-profile investigations such as the 2011 Tucson shooting that injured then-U.S. Representative, Gabby Giffords. According to department website, he married to Charlene Nanos.