Nancy Guthrie Case: Sheriff's Office Hints 'Small Details' Could Be Key 3 Months Later

Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nearly 100 days, but the search for her continues with unwavering determination. The Arizona Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement on Monday, May 4, reaffirming its commitment to the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

“This is an active and ongoing investigation, and we continue to work closely with our partners at the FBI,” the sheriff’s office stated. “DNA and video analysis are underway, supported by laboratories across the country.”

The statement also highlighted how advances in technology are playing a crucial role in the investigation. This likely refers to the recent report that the FBI’s lab is now analyzing DNA evidence recovered from Nancy’s home following her alleged abduction on February 1.

“Tips continue to be received and reviewed,” the message read. “Even small details may be significant.” Anyone with information that could help the case is encouraged to contact 88-CRIME or the FBI tip line.

The Police Department Was Accused of Hindering the Investigation

The police department previously faced public scrutiny over its handling of the case, especially after the FBI claimed it was being blocked from accessing key evidence.

As previously reported, Sheriff Chris Nanos allegedly refused to send physical evidence—including a glove and other DNA samples—to the bureau’s national crime lab in Quantico, Va. Last month, FBI Assistant Director of Public Affairs Ben Williamson wrote on X, “FBI asked to test this DNA 2 months ago with the same technology we’ve always had—when the local sheriff instead sent it to a private lab.”

Nancy was last seen alive on Saturday, January 31, and investigators believe she was the victim of a “targeted kidnapping.” Droplets of blood confirmed to be hers were notably found at the scene.

According to the reported timeline of events, she was most likely abducted around 2:30 a.m. that Sunday when her pacemaker disconnected from her cellphone, which was left behind. The aforementioned intruder was caught outside her front door approximately 45 minutes earlier. The individual appeared to be tampering with her surveillance camera.

Savannah Guthrie Has Acknowledged Mom Nancy May Be Dead

As the search for Nancy continues, investigators have yet to share whether they have a prime suspect. Ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin were notably sent to multiple media outlets early on, but their authenticity has not been confirmed. The family responded via pleading video posts to two messages that Savannah said she believes were legitimate.

In February, the NBC anchor admitted her mom “may already be gone,” but she announced the family was still offering a $1 million reward for information that leads to Nancy’s “recovery.”