Missing Elder Case: Cops Ignored Blood Evidence

Six months have elapsed since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing, and new details highlight alleged critical errors made by Pima County Sheriff's deputies. Early in the investigation, deputies reportedly paid little attention to dried blood found on Guthrie's porch, dismissing it as a minor injury. This evidence was later confirmed as Guthrie's, and authorities now believe it is linked to her kidnapping.

Investigators also reportedly debated whether Guthrie's disappearance was a kidnapping or a routine missing person case. This delay, coupled with the failure to immediately secure the Tucson property, may have allowed for tampering with the crime scene. Furthermore, the department's surveillance plane was not deployed until dusk, diminishing its effectiveness.