Reporter Baffled by Unsolved Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Journalist Brian Entin, known for covering major cases like Gabby Petito's disappearance and the Idaho student murders, finds the vanishing of Nancy Guthrie uniquely perplexing and shocking. He notes the absence of clear clues and highlights perceived missteps by the Pima County sheriff's office, including the premature release of the crime scene. Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31st, with doorbell footage capturing a masked figure disabling the camera before her disappearance on February 1st. The investigation has seen ransom notes, one confirmed as fraudulent, while others remain unverified. Entin revealed a trail of blood at Guthrie's doorstep, an observation made after the crime scene was surprisingly left unsecured by authorities. This handling of the scene has led to concerns among former sheriff's employees about the initial investigative approach, despite the FBI's subsequent involvement. A recent detention and questioning of a man in Rio Rico, who was later released, added another twist to the unfolding mystery. Entin suggests the involvement of the FBI director on Fox News and the release of doorbell footage indicate investigators may currently lack substantial leads, though he acknowledges a single tip could rapidly advance the case. The community's initial sense of targeted violence has shifted to a more widespread unease following the release of the intruder's photos.