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Guthrie Search Enters Third Week With Expanded Rewards, Genetic Genealogy Pursuit

Investigators are turning to genetic genealogy after a key DNA profile produced no match in national databases.

Pima County Sheriff’s deputies speak outside of Nancy Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills after the disappearance of Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
Private security guards the outside of Nancy Guthrie's house after the disappearance of Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, U.S. February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
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A banner with a growing collection of well-wishes from supporters reads "bring her home" (not pictured) and shows a photo of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who disappeared from her home nearly two weeks ago, outside of the KVOA newsroom in Tucson, Arizona, U.S., February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble

Overview

  • Authorities say DNA from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home yielded a profile that did not match entries in CODIS, with additional biological evidence still under laboratory review.
  • Police and the FBI confirm they are exploring investigative genetic genealogy to develop leads from the recovered DNA.
  • The FBI is reviewing a newly received ransom-style note as prior purported communications are vetted, and no verified proof of life has been established.
  • Federal agents have notified Mexican counterparts and are assessing cross-border possibilities, though officials report no confirmed evidence Guthrie was taken to Mexico.
  • Combined rewards now exceed $200,000 after major donations to the 88-CRIME tip line alongside a $100,000 FBI offer, as thousands of tips are processed and Guthrie’s family remains cleared of suspicion.