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Phoenix Body Not Linked to Guthrie Case
8 Mar
Summary
- Body found in Phoenix canal bank is not connected to Guthrie case.
- Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home on February 1.
- Speculation arose due to proximity between discoveries.
As of March 8, 2026, authorities have clarified that a body found in a Phoenix canal is not linked to the unresolved disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Guthrie vanished from her Tucson residence, having last been seen on the night of January 31. The discovery of an unresponsive female on a canal bank in Phoenix on Friday prompted online speculation due to the location's proximity to Tucson. Phoenix Police confirmed the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The Pima County Sheriff's Office has explicitly stated that they have received no notification of any connection between the Phoenix case and Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Therefore, officials are drawing a clear distinction between the two incidents at this time.
