FBI Investigates New Tools in Nancy Guthrie Case
LAS VEGAS — Over the weekend, officials revealed to Fox News Digital that the FBI is considering the use of advanced technology tools in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie. However, they have not provided further details.
Morgan Wright, the founder and CEO of the National Cold Case Center, suggested on Monday that the new tool might focus on three particular areas. “I think, ultimately, the resolution to this case will revolve around some technology, likely a fresh approach to data analysis,” he stated. “I’m thinking along the lines of video enhancements, forensic video analysis, signal analysis, and even blockchain technology.”
Video forensics could be employed to enhance either known or unknown footage, helping to identify suspects or their vehicles. Additionally, signal analysis might involve examining mobile site data or advertising technology. Blockchain, on the other hand, could potentially uncover the identity of those behind ransom demands.
Wright, who also edits and hosts the “Crime: Reconstructed” Substack and podcast, emphasized, “If we categorize it into three areas, I really believe the answer will likely emerge from one of them.”
He noted that while genetic genealogy could still play a significant role, it’s not exactly a new technology.
Furthermore, he believes that the evidence so far suggests only one kidnapper was involved. This view stems from the fact that there was only one individual captured in the footage, and no one has claimed the hefty $1.2 million reward offered for information.
Wright mentioned, “I’m not sure there’s anything else pointing to a second person.” He added that the suspect likely had difficulty concealing the camera not to hide their face but rather to mask the visible vehicle, indicating a deliberate act.
“The bloodstain ended at the driveway,” he noted. “So we’re aware there was a vehicle there.”
The investigation, which began four months ago following Guthrie’s alleged abduction from her Tucson home, has already harnessed cutting-edge Bluetooth detectors flown over the area, as well as significant recovery efforts involving Google Nest doorbell camera footage.
A Bluetooth “sniffer” was even deployed in the region to detect signals from Guthrie’s pacemaker device. Unfortunately, she didn’t have a cloud subscription for the camera, and the actual device was missing by the time authorities arrived to investigate her disappearance. Nonetheless, the FBI collaborated with Google to retrieve images of a masked individual at her entrance, both on the night she went missing and in weeks prior.
The Guthrie family continues to urge anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI. There’s a combined reward exceeding $1.2 million for information leading to the resolution of the case. Additionally, tips can be submitted anonymously to the local Crime Stoppers affiliates.
