In a significant development in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, investigators have confirmed that blood found on her porch is hers. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided this update during a press conference on Thursday, stating, "We believe Nancy is still out there," as he shared new details about the ongoing investigation.
Evidence and Investigation Updates
Sheriff Nanos revealed that while the blood evidence has been identified as belonging to Nancy Guthrie, police have not yet identified any suspects or persons of interest in the case. Authorities are examining a camera that detected movement, possibly from a person or animal, around the time of her disappearance. However, this camera did not record any video footage, leaving a gap in the visual evidence.
Ransom Note and Family Pleas
The sheriff's update follows an emotional video released by Savannah Guthrie and her family on Wednesday night. In the video, they addressed reports of a ransom note and pleaded with the abductor to provide "proof of life." Investigators noted that they have arrested an individual who made an imposter ransom demand and are looking into a separate ransom note sent to media outlets. They emphasized that it is up to the family to decide whether to respond to any demands.
Reward and Community Support
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's location or an arrest in the case. The community has shown support, with a sign outside her home reading, 'Dear Guthrie family, your neighbors stand with you.' This gesture highlights the widespread concern and solidarity in the search efforts.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, stressing the importance of public assistance in resolving this distressing case.
