Pima County detectives have crossed state lines in a bid to crack a high‑profile missing‑person case.
Key points
- Investigators are seeking new forensic avenues by consulting Florida lab scientists.
- The case involves multiple agencies, including the FBI and private forensic labs.
- Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, vanished on Jan. 31 and has not been found.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office announced that investigators traveled to Florida to meet with laboratory scientists, seeking additional forensic options that could move the Nancy Guthrie case forward.
Guthrie, 84, who is the mother of NBC "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her Tucson home on the evening of Jan. 31, prompting a multi‑agency search that has now entered its fourth month.
Florida trip aims to advance forensic analysis
The investigation involves the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and several private forensic laboratories that have been consulted across the country.
In a press release the sheriff’s office said, "A number of ideas were discussed, and we continue to work with all of our partners to solve this case," underscoring the collaborative effort to locate Guthrie.
National attention on missing mother of Savannah Guthrie
The disappearance has drawn national media attention, largely because of Savannah Guthrie’s public profile, adding pressure on law‑enforcement to produce results.
Officials emphasized that the case remains active, and they will continue to explore any leads that emerge from the Florida consultations or elsewhere.
Reader questions
When was Nancy Guthrie last seen?
She was last seen at her home in Tucson on the evening of Jan. 31.
Which agencies are involved in the investigation?
The Pima County Sheriff's Department, the FBI and several private forensic laboratories are participating.
What is the purpose of the Florida trip?
Investigators met with lab scientists in Florida to discuss new forensic ideas that could help advance the case.
Source: kgun9.com
