Nancy Guthrie Update: Search for Mother Nancy Enters 4th Month with No Arrest Despite DNA Leads |
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, approaches four months with authorities confirming the investigation remains active and they anticipate an eventual arrest, though no suspect has been publicly identified.
Guthrie was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 after a family member dropped her off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson following dinner. She was reported missing the next day when she failed to appear at a friend's house to watch a church service online.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has repeatedly expressed confidence in solving the case. On the 100-day mark, May 12, he told local station KOLD-TV that investigators would make an arrest "at some point in time" and were not giving up.
"We're not going to give up on it just because it's been 100 days," Nanos said.
More recently, Nanos told outlets that his team is "getting closer," citing ongoing DNA analysis from labs working on evidence recovered from the home. He confirmed some evidence is being withheld from the public to protect the investigation.
FBI footage and forensic efforts
The FBI released doorbell camera footage on Feb. 10 showing a masked and armed individual at Guthrie's home in the early morning hours around the time of her disappearance. Mixed DNA, including a hair sample, is being analyzed at the home, along with other items like gloves found nearby.
Authorities have ruled out Guthrie family members as suspects. Nanos previously........