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Social Media Sleuths Eye Murder Suspect in Missing Mom Case
24 Aug
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home on February 1.
- A murder suspect, Alex Barnett, is sought by police in a separate case.
- Online users speculate Barnett might be connected to Guthrie's disappearance.
The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1 has entered its seventh month without significant updates.
Investigators released doorbell camera footage of a masked individual tampering with security cameras at Guthrie's residence. This led to speculation online, particularly when authorities issued an arrest warrant for Alex James Barnett, 33, in connection with a separate murder investigation. Barnett is wanted for the murder of Tucson Police Cadet Carlos Ramirez.
Social media users on X (formerly Twitter) have noted similarities between Barnett and the "Porch Guy" seen in the footage from Guthrie's home. Commenters are pointing to Barnett's gait, physical build, and tattoos as potential links.
Barnett's criminal record reportedly includes charges of domestic violence, burglary, theft, and child abuse. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has stated that while one suspect has been arrested and a third located in the Ramirez murder, Barnett remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
Despite the fervent online speculation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has officially stated that they are treating the Nancy Guthrie case and the murder investigation as separate incidents and have announced no connection between the two.
