The FBI has provided a significant update in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, whose case has garnered considerable public attention. A recent statement disclosed that investigators recovered a total of 16 pairs of gloves in the vicinity of her home in Pima County, Arizona. Notably, one pair of gloves has shown a DNA profile that may correspond to the individual captured in surveillance footage.
According to an FBI spokesperson, the gloves were discovered approximately two miles from Guthrie’s residence in a field adjacent to a road. The gloves were collected by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) and sent to a private laboratory in Florida for analysis. The shipment took place on February 12, 2023, and the lab received the items the following day.
The FBI confirmed that they received preliminary results on February 14, 2023, and are currently waiting for quality control checks and official confirmation before entering the unknown male DNA profile into CoDIS, the national database for criminal investigations. This standard procedure typically requires around 24 hours from the receipt of DNA samples.
The spokesperson elaborated on the nature of the recovered gloves, stating, “Investigators collected approximately 16 gloves in various areas near the house. Most of them were searchers’ gloves that they discarded during their search of the vicinity.” The pair that contains the DNA profile is distinct and appears to match the gloves worn by the suspect seen in the surveillance video.
The investigation remains ongoing, as law enforcement agencies continue to work diligently on this case. The Sheriff involved in the investigation expressed concern regarding the timeline for finding Guthrie, a sentiment that underscores the urgency surrounding this matter.
The FBI has committed to providing ongoing assistance and will adhere to the timeline set forth by local authorities. The collaborative effort between the FBI and the PCSD highlights the determination to resolve the case and bring clarity to the situation surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
