The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, continues to develop with new forensic leads and a stark intervention from Donald Trump himself. Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1, and authorities are now focusing on items purchased at Walmart as key evidence tied to the masked suspect seen on her doorbell camera.
Key Investigative Leads Emerge
Walmart Purchases: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed to CBS News that investigators believe the suspect's clothing and face mask were acquired at Walmart. This follows the earlier revelation that the black backpack carried by the suspect—identified as a black Ozark Trail Hiker, sold exclusively at Walmart—is considered "one of the most promising leads" in the case. Walmart has provided investigators with purchase records for the backpack, both online and in-store, spanning several months and locations beyond Tucson.
DNA Evidence: Authorities are currently processing DNA recovered from a black glove found near Guthrie’s residence, which appears to match the gloves worn by the subject in surveillance footage. The FBI stated that preliminary DNA results were received, and once confirmed, an "unknown male profile" will be entered into the national CoDIS database. The suspect is generally described as a male of average build, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Ongoing Searches: Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a search warrant execution at a residence less than two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home, though no arrests were made. Savannah Guthrie has made another emotional public plea, emphasizing that "it is never too late to do the right thing."
President Trump Intervenes with Severe Warning: President Donald Trump has publicly weighed in on the case, escalating the potential consequences for those responsible. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump threatened the kidnappers with the "most severe" federal consequences if Nancy Guthrie is not returned alive. When asked directly if the Department of Justice would seek the death penalty, the President confirmed, “The most, yeah — that’s true.”
This threat follows Trump's earlier directive on February 4 to deploy all federal law enforcement resources immediately to assist local authorities in the search for Mrs. Guthrie.
The investigation remains active, with law enforcement continuing to analyze evidence collected from Guthrie's property, including other DNA samples that have not yet led to a match.
Cover Photo credit: New York Post
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