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Masked Man, DNA Clues: Inside the Guthrie Mother's Abduction
5 Mar
Summary
- An armed man in a ski mask was caught on video at the mother's home.
- Blood found on the porch was confirmed to be from the missing mother.
- DNA from discarded gloves led to a dead end in the investigation.
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show's Savannah Guthrie, has been marked by a series of unsettling events since late January. Authorities now describe the situation as an abduction.
On February 1, video captured a masked, armed man at Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home. Her pacemaker app lost its phone connection shortly after. Family reported her missing on February 1, after she failed to attend Sunday services.
Family members, including Savannah, released video appeals for communication, acknowledging ransom note reports. DNA tests confirmed blood found on the porch belonged to Nancy. Ransom deadlines passed on February 5 and February 9.
On February 10, authorities released the video of the armed man, a crucial clue. A suspect was briefly detained in Rio Rico but later released. Further investigation linked DNA from discarded gloves to a restaurant employee, marking a dead end on March 4.
