Hair Found at Nancy Guthrie's Home Could Delay Case: Retired FBI Agent
Summary
Authorities are reviewing DNA evidence, including a hair sample, found at Nancy Guthrie’s home as part of the investigation into her disappearance in Tucson, Arizona. The FBI recently received the hair sample from a private lab, but testing it could take weeks or months and may delay progress in the case.Key Facts
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home on January 31 in Catalina Foothills, Tucson, Arizona.
- The FBI requested the DNA evidence over two months ago, but the private lab in Florida took 11 weeks to send the hair sample to the FBI.
- The FBI is starting DNA tests from the beginning, which may take several weeks to months.
- It is unclear where exactly the hair was found in the home or whether the hair has a root, which affects how DNA testing is done.
- Pima County Sheriff’s Office has worked with the FBI since the start of the investigation.
- Investigators found blood on Guthrie’s porch that DNA confirmed belonged to her.
- Guthrie needs daily medication that could be fatal if missed.
- A glove found near her home tested negative for DNA matches in the national database.
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