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Pima Sheriff: DNA Challenges Slowing Guthrie Search
23 Feb
Summary
- Mixed DNA sample found in Nancy Guthrie's home complicates investigation.
- Sheriff Nanos believes technology may resolve DNA challenges over time.
- FBI offers $100,000 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, missing for over three weeks, has encountered a significant hurdle with a key DNA sample. Law enforcement confirmed on February 13 that DNA, not belonging to Guthrie or her close contacts, was discovered inside her Tucson, Arizona residence. However, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed in a recent interview that the sample is "mixed," containing DNA from multiple individuals, which complicates analysis and database entry.
Sheriff Nanos acknowledged the challenges but expressed optimism that rapid technological advancements may resolve the issues within weeks, months, or possibly a year. While this timeline is not ideal for the Guthrie family, authorities are continuing their efforts. They currently have no specific suspects but are reportedly getting closer to identifying items seen on doorbell footage of a man.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department also reported that DNA evidence from gloves found near Guthrie's home yielded no matches in national databases. These gloves are now slated for genealogical testing. The FBI has offered a substantial $100,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
