Overview
- Officers raided a residence a few miles from Guthrie’s home, detained two men and the mother of one man, and towed vehicles including an SUV, with authorities not confirming them as suspects.
- The FBI increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie or those responsible and reports receiving more than 13,000 tips.
- Investigators are analyzing DNA found at Guthrie’s house that does not match family members, along with black gloves recovered near the scene.
- Doorbell-camera footage shows a masked, armed individual who appeared to tamper with the camera and wore a black 25‑liter Ozark Trail backpack; the person is described as roughly 1.75–1.80 meters tall with an average build.
- Multiple ransom or extortion letters were received, the family issued public pleas indicating willingness to pay, and authorities report no confirmed contact or proof of life as the 84-year-old with a heart condition remains missing.