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The Nancy Guthrie investigation could hang on a strand of DNA

The Nancy Guthrie investigation could hang on a strand of DNA

Summary

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, now 100 days old, is focusing on a DNA sample being examined by the FBI lab in Virginia. Investigators are working with other evidence, including doorbell camera video, but no arrests have been made yet.

Key Facts

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1.
  • DNA was collected from her home in Tucson, Arizona, and sent first to a private lab, then to the FBI lab in Quantico for further analysis.
  • Officials have not disclosed what type of DNA sample was found or its exact location in the house.
  • DNA analysis can be slow because it must be very accurate and may involve building family trees.
  • A previous DNA sample from gloves found two miles away was traced to an unrelated person.
  • Doorbell camera video showed a masked suspect at Guthrie’s front door on the night she disappeared.
  • The FBI obtained this video by working directly with Google.
  • Authorities continue to follow leads, review evidence, and ask for public help.
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