Investigation Update on Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance

Authorities have confirmed that Savannah Guthrie, the host of “Today,” along with her family, are not considered suspects in the case of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1st. This conclusion comes after DNA evidence from a glove found nearby indicated a possible suspect.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated, “Let me be clear…the Guthrie family, including all siblings and spouses, have been cleared of charges. They are the victims in this situation, and suggesting otherwise is not only incorrect but also cruel.” He urged media outlets to handle the story with compassion and professionalism.

The gloves were discovered two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home. Nancy was last seen before she was reported missing earlier this month. Authorities shared that the genetic material from the gloves, as well as that found at her residence, did not match any profiles in the FBI’s DNA database.

“We always hope we’re getting closer, but, of course, we just heard that the DNA from the glove submitted to CODIS returned no hits,” Sheriff Nanos remarked.

CODIS is used to compare DNA sampled from crime scenes against known profiles from past cases. The gloves’ significance stems from security footage from a Google Nest doorbell camera, which captured an individual wearing a mask and a black glove approaching the front door.

The investigation into the gloves continues, with further analysis underway as part of the efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie.

Although no specific DNA matches have been established, the sheriff indicated that local law enforcement and the FBI have pursued between 40,000 to 50,000 leads throughout this case.

In earlier reports, there was some speculation about Nancy’s family, especially after it was revealed that she was last dropped off on January 31st. Family members reported she was last seen on a Sunday morning shortly before she went missing.

“DNA from other individuals, aside from Nancy and her close contacts, was found at the property. Investigators are now working to identify who this DNA belongs to,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department noted.