Investigators Zero In on Backpack, DNA Lead in Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Overview

• Detectives identified the suspect’s backpack as an Ozark Trail 25L model and consulted Walmart for leads, though officials later said the items are not exclusive to the retailer.
• A glove found about three kilometers from the home yielded preliminary DNA results that appear promising, with confirmation and quality checks still pending.
• The Pima County sheriff said the Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects and praised their cooperation with investigators.
• President Trump said he is following the case and indicated he would seek the death penalty for any captors if Nancy Guthrie is not released alive.
• Savannah Guthrie renewed her public plea for her mother’s return, as reports of bitcoin ransom messages to media remain of uncertain authenticity.