A shocking development has emerged in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The FBI has revealed that DNA found on a glove, discovered just two miles from Nancy's home, appears to match the DNA of the suspect seen on surveillance footage outside her front door.
But here's where it gets controversial... the glove was found in a field beside a road, raising questions about how it got there and who it belongs to. The FBI received preliminary DNA results on Saturday and is now awaiting official confirmation.
As the investigation intensifies, law enforcement is gathering more potential evidence. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31st, and her disappearance has sparked a three-week-long search. Authorities initially stated they had not identified a suspect, but now, the focus is on this masked individual.
The surveillance videos released by investigators show a person wearing a ski mask, backpack, long pants, and gloves, standing outside Guthrie's front door. This person has now been officially labeled a suspect by the FBI, who described him as a man of medium build, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Late on Friday night, a dramatic turn of events unfolded as law enforcement agents sealed off a road near Guthrie's home. A fleet of sheriff's and FBI vehicles, including forensics units, converged on the scene. A Range Rover SUV was also towed from a nearby restaurant parking lot, with the sheriff's department confirming it was part of the Guthrie investigation.
The investigation has taken authorities to Rio Rico, about an hour's drive south of Tucson, where deputies and FBI agents conducted a court-authorized search. A person was briefly detained for questioning during a traffic stop, but was later released.
Authorities are particularly concerned about Nancy Guthrie's health, as she requires vital daily medication. She is known to have a pacemaker and has a history of high blood pressure and heart issues.
Earlier in the investigation, authorities collected DNA from Nancy's property, which did not belong to her or those in close contact with her. The FBI has also reported finding approximately 16 gloves near the house, most of which were searchers' gloves that had been discarded.
This case has left many questions unanswered, and the public is eager for more information. What do you think? Do you have any theories about this mysterious disappearance? Feel free to share your thoughts and insights in the comments below!
