FBI Examines Fresh DNA Evidence In Nancy Guthrie Case

Sheriff Chris Nanos has said that DNA recovered from the scene has not yet identified a suspect in the Feb. 1 kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie.

Earlier in the investigation, the sheriff’s department submitted a sample to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for comparison against its Combined DNA Index System. That search did not produce a match, and authorities later ruled out any connection based on that sample. Investigators also identified a separate mixed, partial DNA sample that was not strong enough to generate a profile suitable for CODIS.

More than 11 weeks after the disappearance, officials say it remains unclear what additional information the available DNA evidence may yield. Experts have indicated that the sample appears to be a complex mixture, likely containing genetic material from three or more individuals.