Mystery DNA at Nancy Guthrie's Home Not from Close Contacts, Sheriff Reveals
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has disclosed that DNA evidence collected from the home of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie does not belong to anyone in "close contact" with her. This development comes nearly two weeks after Nancy, the mother of Today show star Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her Arizona residence while she slept.
Investigation Uncovers Unidentified Genetic Material
In a statement shared with The Independent on Friday, the sheriff's department confirmed, "DNA other than Nancy Guthrie's and those in close contact to her has been collected from the property." This finding suggests the potential involvement of an unknown individual in the case, raising new questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Authorities have been actively investigating the incident, which occurred in the affluent and secluded Catalina Foothills area just outside Tucson. Despite ongoing efforts, police have yet to locate Nancy or publicly identify her alleged kidnapper.
Video Evidence and Ongoing Search
As part of the investigation, the FBI has released video footage captured by a doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home on the morning she was taken. The videos show an "armed" masked person at her door, providing a visual clue to the suspect's appearance. However, this individual remains unidentified, and no arrests have been made.
The case continues to develop, with law enforcement releasing new information periodically. The discovery of the mystery DNA adds a significant layer to the investigation, potentially pointing to an outsider's involvement rather than someone familiar to Nancy.
Residents in the Catalina Foothills community have expressed concern, given the area's typically low crime rates. The sheriff's department is urging anyone with information to come forward as they intensify their search for Nancy Guthrie and the person responsible for her disappearance.
