Federal investigators have uncovered genetic evidence on a discarded glove that may link to the masked individual suspected in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie.
According to the FBI, the glove containing DNA material was discovered approximately two miles away from Guthrie’s residence in a roadside field. Laboratory analysis was conducted on the evidence, with the bureau receiving initial test results on Saturday while waiting for final verification, officials announced Sunday.
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31st and was reported as a missing person the next day. Investigators discovered blood evidence on her front porch. While alleged ransom demands were delivered to media organizations, two payment deadlines have already expired without resolution.
During the search operation, law enforcement recovered roughly 16 gloves from the surrounding area, though most belonged to search team members who had dropped them during the investigation, according to federal authorities.
This evidence emerged following the release of security camera footage showing a masked individual at Guthrie’s front entrance. The surveillance video captured someone wearing a ski mask, jacket, long pants, and gloves while carrying a backpack on the front porch.
Federal agents identified this person as a suspect on Thursday, describing him as a male approximately 5 feet, 9 inches in height with an average build. The individual was seen carrying an “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack with a 25-liter capacity.
Law enforcement officials have expressed urgent concerns regarding Nancy Guthrie’s medical needs, as she requires essential daily medications. According to sheriff’s department communications obtained through broadcastify.com, she has a pacemaker implanted and suffers from elevated blood pressure and cardiac complications.
During the early stages of the investigation, authorities had previously collected genetic material from Nancy Guthrie’s property that did not match her DNA or that of people known to have regular contact with her. Investigators continue working to determine the identity of this unknown genetic evidence.
