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Nancy Guthrie Update: Ex-FBI Agent Points Out 'Concerning' Detail

Nancy Guthrie Update: Ex-FBI Agent Points Out 'Concerning' Detail

Summary

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31. The FBI released footage of a suspect from a doorbell camera, but authorities have not disclosed further details about him. The investigation, which includes DNA evidence and vehicle tracking, is ongoing.

Key Facts

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.
  • A doorbell camera captured a suspect wearing a ski mask and carrying a backpack at Guthrie's porch.
  • The suspect is described as approximately 5 feet 9 or 10 inches tall with an average build.
  • Authorities found drops of Guthrie's blood on her porch and believe she was kidnapped.
  • The suspect's backpack is sold only at Walmart, potentially narrowing down purchase sources.
  • Investigators are analyzing surveillance footage of a vehicle driving near Guthrie's home at the time of her disappearance.
  • DNA from black gloves, found near the scene, was traced to a local restaurant employee not involved in the case.
  • The investigation is using genetic genealogy techniques to examine the DNA evidence further.

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