In a disturbing turn of events, authorities now believe they have identified the motive behind the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, which is now in its seventh week. Investigators remain optimistic that the “mixed” DNA extracted from the crime scene could lead to a breakthrough.
As the search continues for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, authorities have now come up with a new update. They believe they know the kidnapper’s motives. The search for Nancy is approaching its seventh week, and no suspects or persons of interest have been identified.
The mystery of Nancy Guthrie deepens after the detective notices the suspect’s serious mistakes
Authorities believe the kidnapping was targeted
In an interview with NBC News, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared more about the investigation as Nancy Guthrie remains missing. “We think we know why (the kidnapper) did it and we think he was targeted, but we are not 100% sure,” Nanos said. The sheriff declined to provide further details about a possible motive, saying, “I think it showed up from day one. I think on day one, we had some strong beliefs about what happened and those beliefs haven’t diminished.”Nanos said investigators remain hopeful that the “mixed” DNA found in Nancy’s home in Tucson, Arizona, will lead investigators to “someone.”
Internet service
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI were recently seen canvassing the neighborhood. Several neighbors said investigators asked if they experienced any internet outages the night of Nancy’s disappearance, NBC previously reported.
More about the suspect’s appearance and the case
The FBI’s Phoenix office described the suspect as “male, approximately 5’9″ to 5’10” tall, with a medium build.”
In the clip, the person is seen wearing a “black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack,” according to the FBI’s post on X.The $100,000 FBI reward remains in effect.According to PEOPLE, investigators revealed that Guthrie’s doorbell camera was disconnected at 1:47 a.m. local time. Shortly after, at 2:12 a.m., the camera spotted a dark figure walking toward the house. Sixteen minutes later, at 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker was disconnected from the pacemaker app on her cellphone, authorities said.