A chilling development in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has emerged as the FBI reveals a crucial piece of evidence. DNA from a glove found near Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, appears to match the gloves worn by a masked individual spotted outside her front door on the night of her disappearance. This discovery comes as a shock, especially given the lack of a suspect and the ongoing search efforts entering their third week.
The glove, discovered in a field near the road, was promptly sent for DNA testing, and the FBI received preliminary results on Saturday. The agency is now awaiting official confirmation, indicating that this could be a significant breakthrough in the case. As the investigation intensifies, law enforcement is gathering more potential evidence, and the search for Guthrie's mother continues.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31 and reported missing the following day. Her blood was found on the front porch, and ransom notes were sent to news outlets, but the deadlines for payment have passed. The surveillance videos released by investigators showed a masked person with a backpack, wearing a ski mask, long pants, jacket, and gloves, matching the description of the suspect.
The FBI has now identified the suspect 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 near Guthrie's home, and a Range Rover SUV was tagged and towed from a nearby restaurant parking lot, further intensifying the investigation. These actions come after a person was detained for questioning during a traffic stop south of Tucson, and a court-authorized search was conducted in Rio Rico.
The case takes a concerning turn as authorities express worry about Nancy Guthrie's health, given her need for vital daily medication and her history of heart issues. The DNA found on Guthrie's property, not belonging to her or those close to her, adds another layer of complexity to the investigation. With approximately 16 gloves found near the house, most of which were discarded by searchers, the puzzle of this mysterious disappearance deepens.
