Couple Discovers Blood-Stained Gloves in Desert Close to the Home of Missing Nancy Guthrie

Tucson Couple Finds Suspicious Items Near Missing Woman’s Home

A couple from Tucson reported discovering a bloody glove and a rock with dried blood in the Arizona desert, located about a mile from the home of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing three weeks ago.

The couple, wishing to remain anonymous, said they stumbled upon a black glove on February 11 while they were in the Catalina foothills. According to a report by KVOA, the glove was found around 10 feet from where they were searching.

“It looked like a black glove that had been torn,” the woman recounted. “There seemed to be blood on it, mostly concentrated towards the wrist and index finger. It did appear to have been used for something serious.” The couple speculated that this might be related to the ongoing investigation.

Gloves have become a focal point in the case, which has attracted national attention, particularly after Ring camera footage showed an armed intruder wearing gloves on the night of Guthrie’s disappearance.

Blood droplets, believed to be Guthrie’s, were found just outside her front door. Some analysts suggested the pattern resembled that of a nosebleed rather than a more severe injury.

Authorities have found multiple gloves around the desert area close to Guthrie’s neighborhood, including one that was sent for DNA analysis. However, initial results yielded no matches in federal databases, and further investigations into genealogy databases for potential suspects are reportedly in progress.

“This glove looked distinctive, like it had been used in a serious situation,” the woman elaborated on their finding. They also noticed a blood stain on a rock near where they found a second glove.

Concerned about contaminating the scene, the couple took photos and then reported their discovery to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, which is handling the kidnapping case. Fearing rain was on the way, they called 911 as well.

Investigators interviewed the couple, and evidence collectors worked at the site until early morning hours, according to local news reports.

This discovery might prove significant, contrasting with other calls to the sheriff and FBI. The reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery has swelled from $50,000 to over $200,000.

The high profile nature of the Guthrie case has generated many tips, although many turn out to be mere theories or opinions without solid evidence.

The sheriff’s 911 center has received over 32,000 calls so far, more than 10,000 above previous years. “People are speculating about the suspect’s handedness or gender,” a dispatcher relayed to KOLD in Tucson. “We wish to focus on actionable tips, rather than repeated theories.”