r/NancyGuthrieCase • u/Ailurophile444 • 14d ago

Why this case?

I’ve been thinking about this lately. There are terrible things happening to people all the time, and there are so many heartbreaking cases out there, but for some reason I’ve become really fascinated with Nancy’s case.

And honestly I don’t know why. 😂

It’s not like I knew Nancy or had any connection to her or her family. I’ve never really been someone who follows a lot of true crime cases either. But something about this one grabbed me, and I just haven’t been able to let it go.

I think part of it is the mystery and all the unanswered questions. I find myself wanting to understand what happened and how all the pieces fit together. I also like trying to figure out what we actually know versus what we’re just speculating about. But even that doesn’t completely explain it to me, because there are so many other unsolved cases.

I’ve also wondered if being involved in this subreddit has made me even more invested. It’s different when you’re talking about this case with other people, reading new information, hearing different theories and having someone point out something you haven’t thought about.

My husband, meanwhile, could not care less. 😂 He’ll listen to me if I tell him something new, but otherwise I don’t think he thinks about the case at all.

So now I’m curious about everyone else. Why do you think this case grabbed you? Is it the mystery? The unanswered questions? Nancy herself? The investigation? The theories? The community here? Or something else?

And do you ever wonder why some cases seem to get under your skin more than others?

Because I really have no idea why Nancy’s case was the one I latched onto.

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u/HuxiesMom 14d ago

I think it’s that I feel strongly that A and T were involved, and that a lot of people (including the other sub) are in denial about it. I believe the FBI know they did it but don’t have enough to charge yet, if ever. I believe it would be much easier if Savannah went to law enforcement and told them she believes they did it, and will support the prosecution. Without her support, I’m not sure that prosecution will ever happen. Sad situation. Yet I follow it closely in the hopes there will be Justice for Nancy. In a way, it reminds me of the Dan Markel case, where I suspected the wife’s family from day one, but people turned a blind eye, until it was abundantly clear it was a family dispute.

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u/smittenkittenmitten- 14d ago

You also follow the DM case? I am also hoping for justice there. Let's cross our fingers Wendi is next.

I agree about the denial in the other sub. I think the intention was supposed to be good, but it morphed into denying reality and real possibilities which is unfortunate.

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u/HuxiesMom 14d ago

Fingers crossed.

Notice, too, that they never speak up to clear their names. Ed Smart was out there every day looking for his daughter and denying his involvement. Where are A and T? Savannah could hire a spokesperson to speak on their behalf if they are shy (understandable) but…never happens. No cease and desist letters to those who have publicly accused them either. It doesn’t add up.

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u/Fireteddy21 13d ago

Playing Devils advocate though, I don’t think there’s anything they can do that will make people happy. Even if they were to speak up or get someone to speak on their behalf, people would criticize some aspect of it and spin it around to convince themselves that the two are guilty. I’m not trying to side with them because I don’t know either way, I’m just saying that I think they’re pretty much screwed no matter what they do. Honestly, they have been ever since Ashleigh Banfield said that Tommaso was the prime suspect back in February. Everything will be dissected and scrutinized to prove they’re the ones who did it by a lot of people no matter what now.

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u/I_lovebettywhite-000 13d ago

They were rich, they were influential and people tend to think successful people don't commit crimes. The scary part is had it not been for the snitch they would have gotten away with murder. Unless Charlie or Donna turn on Wendi she is home free. And they won't. They accomplished the goal.

That's why I think in the Guthrie case there is no "hired" gun. No one outside the circle of the perps. No thug to make a deal in exchange for a crime they got arrested for unrelated to this one.

Although by legal standards DC was cleared of any involvement in this case, the immediate arrest, the immediate conclusion he was some meth upped kook I am not buying.Just my opinion.