FBI Links DNA from Glove to Suspect in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has disclosed that a glove containing DNA was discovered approximately two miles from the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Preliminary analysis indicates this glove appears to match those worn by a masked individual captured on surveillance footage outside Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, on the night she vanished.
Discovery and Testing of Critical Evidence
According to an FBI statement released on Sunday, the glove was found in a field near the roadside and was promptly sent for DNA testing. The agency received initial results on Saturday and is currently awaiting official confirmation to solidify the match. This development follows the recovery of around 16 gloves in various locations near Guthrie's residence, with most identified as discarded searchers' gloves from the investigation.
Timeline of the Investigation
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31 and was reported missing the following day. Authorities have previously revealed that her blood was found on the front porch, and purported ransom notes were sent to news outlets, though two deadlines for payment have passed without resolution. The FBI had earlier released surveillance videos showing a masked person outside Guthrie's door, recorded by a porch camera. The footage depicts an individual wearing a ski mask, long pants, a jacket, gloves, and carrying a backpack.
Suspect Description and Health Concerns
On Thursday, the FBI officially labeled this person a suspect, describing him as a man about 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a medium build. The agency noted he was carrying a 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" backpack. Authorities have expressed heightened concern for Nancy Guthrie's well-being due to her medical needs; she requires vital daily medication and has a pacemaker, along with a history of high blood pressure and heart issues, as indicated in sheriff's dispatcher audio from broadcastify.com.
The investigation remains active as officials work to confirm the DNA match and locate Guthrie, with the public urged to provide any relevant information.
