DNA Evidence Found at Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona Home as Case Becomes Crime Scene
DNA Evidence Found at Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona Home as Case Becomes Crime Scene
DNA evidence found at Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home prompts authorities to treat her disappearance as a crime scene, as investigators search for clues about a possible kidnapping.
Authorities in Arizona say Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home in the Catalina Foothills area, north of Tucson, on Jan. 31. After declaring the residence a crime scene, investigators found biological DNA evidence at the scene and later confirmed it belongs to Guthrie.
The disappearance prompted a report on Feb. 1 after a church friend noticed she was missing and called a family member; they then contacted 911, and authorities expanded the search.
A sheriff described the investigation as a crime scene rather than a routine missing-person search, with homicide detectives joining the case.
On Feb. 3, authorities announced the DNA evidence matches Nancy Guthrie, though they did not disclose details about the DNA.
The case has drawn national attention due to Guthrie's daughter, Savannah Guthrie, a Today show host; investigators say the family is cooperating as they pursue leads and continue to search locations in the area.
Local officials emphasize this remains an active investigation and residents in the Catalina Foothills area should report any information that could help locate Nancy.
