Detectives suffer blow in missing Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators face a setback as DNA from a glove linked to the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie does not match any profiles in the national database.
In the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, authorities reported that the DNA recovered from a glove found near her home does not match any profiles in a national database. This finding represents a significant blow to detectives who are trying to solve the case of the missing 84-year-old, last seen on January 31 after a family dinner in Tucson, Arizona. Nancy is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a well-known presenter on NBC's Today show, which has contributed to the heightened public interest in the case.
The glove, discovered close to Guthrie's residence, was initially hoped to yield crucial forensic evidence, particularly since it matched a pair believed to be worn by a masked figure captured on doorbell surveillance footage shortly before her disappearance. The absence of a DNA match raises concerns about the leads available to detectives and has left Nancy's family, who have consistently pleaded with the public for help, in a state of uncertainty. They have been ruled out as suspects and continue to hold onto hope that she is still alive.
The case, which has captured the attention of media outlets and the public across the United States and beyond, underscores the emotional toll on the Guthrie family and the challenges faced by law enforcement in missing persons investigations. With no new leads emerging, investigators remain committed to finding Nancy, but this latest development has complicated their efforts and heightened the stakes in this already complex case.