A glove containing DNA found approximately two miles from the home of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother appears to match gloves worn by a masked person seen outside her Tucson home the night she disappeared, the FBI said Sunday.
The glove was discovered in a field beside a road and underwent DNA testing. Preliminary results were received Saturday, and official confirmation is pending. This development comes as law enforcement continues to gather evidence in the third week of the search for Nancy Guthrie.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31 and reported missing the following day. Authorities found her blood on the front porch. Ransom notes were reportedly sent to news outlets, but two payment deadlines have passed.
The discovery follows the release of surveillance videos showing the masked person outside Guthrie’s front door. A porch camera recorded video of an individual wearing a ski mask, long pants, jacket, and gloves, and carrying a backpack.
On Thursday, the FBI identified the person in the surveillance footage as a suspect, describing him as a man approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a medium build, carrying a 25-liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack.
Late Friday night, law enforcement sealed off a road about two miles from Guthrie’s home, and a series of sheriff’s and FBI vehicles, including forensics units, were present. Investigators also tagged and towed a Range Rover SUV from a nearby restaurant parking lot, though no arrests were made.
Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, sheriff’s deputies detained an individual for questioning during a traffic stop south of Tucson, but later released him. Deputies and FBI agents also conducted a court-authorized search in Rio Rico, located about an hour south of Tucson.
Authorities have expressed concern for Nancy Guthrie’s health, as she requires daily medication and has a pacemaker, as well as a history of high blood pressure and heart issues. Investigators previously identified DNA on Guthrie’s property that did not belong to her or her close contacts and were working to determine its origin.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nancy Guthrie last seen?
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31 and reported missing the following day.
What was the suspect seen carrying?
The suspect was seen carrying a 25-liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack.
Has anyone been arrested in connection with the disappearance?
No arrests have been made at this time.
As the investigation continues, what further steps might law enforcement take to identify the suspect and locate Nancy Guthrie?
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