Members of the Nancy Guthrie Task Force traveled to Florida to meet with lab scientists about advancing DNA analysis, authorities said. Sheriff Chris Nanos said a number of ideas were discussed. The sheriff's office has not announced any arrests.
Members of a task force dedicated to solving the Nancy Guthrie case traveled to Florida to push forward on DNA analysis, according to authorities on Friday. Investigators met with lab scientists to see what more can be done to advance the case, according to officials. The Pima County Sheriff's Department said a number of ideas were discussed during the meeting. The trip took place earlier in October.
Sheriff Chris Nanos announced on social media on Friday night that task force members met with Florida lab scientists and discussed several possible approaches to the case. In a statement posted on X, he said the task force continues to work with its labs in hopes of furthering DNA analysis in the investigation. The sheriff's office said in a press release that it continues to work with all of its partners to solve the case. Arizona investigators are continuing DNA testing with laboratory partners.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie. She was last seen at her home on the evening of Jan. 31. She was first reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Feb. 1. She was kidnapped from the home, according to one account of the case. The Pima County Sheriff's Office said the investigation is ongoing, and it has not announced any arrests.
In late September, the PCSD/FBI Guthrie Task Force said it had been made aware of a new possible ransom note and was looking into its credibility. About a month earlier, the sheriff's department said it had learned of the note, and a day later Nanos said it was not credible.
Nanos asked anyone with information to contact investigators, saying no tip is too small. The sheriff's office urged the public to call 88-CRIME or 1-800-CALL-FBI.
