Nancy Guthrie’s family members aren’t suspects, sheriff says, as FBI checks glove DNA
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The search for Nancy Guthrie is now in its third week. Follow for live updates.
• Family not suspects: Nancy Guthrie’s adult children and their spouses are not suspects in her February 1 disappearance from her Arizona home, the sheriff said yesterday, calling any suggestion otherwise “cruel.” • Examining evidence: Investigators are combing through thousands of tips and poring over evidence, including DNA on a glove found two miles from Guthrie’s home; unidentified DNA on her property; and a backpack seen in a video of the suspect. The sheriff hopes DNA test results will come back today, he said. • No leading theory: Authorities have said they believe the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie was removed from the home against her will. But investigators still have no leading theory about a motive, a source said. • Tip lines: If you have information that could help investigators, you can call 1-800-CALL-FBI or 520-351-4900. You can also submit information at tips.fbi.gov. Nancy Guthrie’s family members are not suspects in her disappearance, the sheriff said, as authorities continue to comb through thousands of tips and analyze DNA in an attempt to identify the suspect and find the missing 84-year-old. Here’s what we know:
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