Nancy Guthrie Update: John Ramsey Urges Nancy Guthrie Family to Scrutinize Police Investigation |
NEW YORK — John Ramsey, father of murdered child JonBenét Ramsey, advised the family of missing Nancy Guthrie to closely monitor police efforts in the ongoing investigation, drawing from his own experience with his daughter's unsolved 1996 homicide.
Ramsey shared the recommendation during a May 20, 2026, episode of "Brian Entin Investigates." He told the Guthries, including NBC "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie, not to assume authorities are pursuing every lead effectively.
"Don't assume the police are doing everything they can do," Ramsey said. "They may be, but don't assume that. Don't assume they know what they're doing. They may, but don't assume that. And really scrutinize what they're doing. Ask questions."
He compared the situation to having an advocate in a hospital and encouraged questions about DNA evidence found at the scene. "It's like they say when you're in a hospital, you got to have an advocate," Ramsey added.
Ramsey described police departments as multi-purpose agencies handling tasks from traffic tickets to complex murders. "You can't do everything well," he said. "And it's imperative they bring in all the resources they........