Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance have identified a key piece of evidence – a glove recovered near her home – that appears connected to the subject seen in surveillance footage. The FBI confirmed Sunday that the glove, containing DNA from an unidentified male, is distinct from the approximately 16 other gloves collected during the search, most of which belonged to search personnel.
Evidence Analysis
The glove was discovered in a field roughly two miles from Guthrie’s residence and was sent to a private lab in Florida overnight Thursday. Preliminary results were received Saturday, and the FBI is now awaiting final quality control confirmation before entering the DNA profile into CODIS, the national DNA database. This process is expected to take approximately 24 hours once completed.
According to experts, the subject in doorbell camera footage appears to be wearing two layers of gloves – nitrile gloves over another pair. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated Sunday that the turnaround time for full DNA results could range from one to ten days, depending on the priority assigned to each item submitted.
Prioritization of Evidence
Sheriff Nanos indicated that evidence found closer to the scene, such as the glove located two miles away, would receive greater attention than items found further afield. He also noted that detectives are prioritizing certain submissions, though he did not specify which ones.
The FBI has stated it will continue to provide assistance as requested by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CODIS?
CODIS is the FBI’s national DNA database, used to link serial crimes and identify potential suspects.
How far away was the glove found?
The glove with the unknown male’s DNA was found in a field approximately two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home.
What type of gloves were observed in the surveillance footage?
Experts have stated that the subject in the doorbell video appears to be wearing nitrile gloves over another pair of gloves.
As investigators await DNA confirmation, what role will community tips and further evidence analysis play in determining the course of this investigation?
