A DNA-containing glove, believed to match the one worn by a masked individual outside Nancy Guthrie’s residence in Tucson, Arizona when she went missing, was discovered approximately three kilometers away from her home. The FBI reported that the glove, found in a field near a roadside, was sent for DNA analysis, with preliminary results received and awaiting official confirmation.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31 and was reported missing the next day. Blood believed to be hers was found on the front porch, and ransom notes were sent to news outlets, with missed payment deadlines.
Savannah Guthrie took to Instagram on Sunday night, appealing to the abductor or anyone with information on her mother’s whereabouts. She emphasized the importance of doing the right thing and expressed belief in the inherent goodness of people.
Around 16 gloves were found near the house, mostly discarded searchers’ gloves, according to the FBI. This discovery followed the release of surveillance videos showing the masked individual outside Guthrie’s residence, described by the FBI as a suspect, a man about five feet nine inches tall with a medium build carrying a specific backpack.
Concerns have been raised about Nancy Guthrie’s health due to her need for daily medication, having a pacemaker, and a history of high blood pressure and heart problems. DNA not matching Guthrie or her close contacts was collected from her property earlier in the investigation, prompting efforts to identify the source.
