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ABC viewers have been left shocked after startling new particulars emerged in the continuing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Standing in for David Muir on World News Tonight on Thursday, July 30, ABC news anchor Whit Johnson revealed a major development in the months-long case. Investigators eradicated one piece of evidence while persevering with to study DNA retrieved from Nancy’s home, as new info surfaced concerning a chilling warning delivered to her daughter Savannah in a ransom observe.
Whit said, “Next tonight, new details in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The sheriff telling ABC News DNA taken from her home is a mixed sample of up to four people, multiple labs trying to untangle it, and what we’re now learning about that single strand of hair found at the scene.” It comes as Savannah shared a new plea to the people who kidnapped her mother.
ABC’s Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky reported, “ABC News has learned investigators searching for the man who abducted Nancy Guthrie are ruling out one of the forensic clues.”
He continued, “Retrieved from her Tucson area home. They finished testing hair, and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told us today it does not point to a suspect. Nanos said, ‘I think the hair analysis was done, and there was nothing.'”
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has shared an update on the case (Image: Getty Images)
Aaron went on to say, “That leaves a mixed sample of DNA as the only potential piece of biological evidence left. The sheriff said they’re working to untangle a mix of DNA from as many as four people.”
Sheriff Nanos said, “My understanding is there’s at least five, maybe six labs across the country that are working on all of this.”
The sheriff explained that specialists nationwide are at the moment making an attempt to isolate the blended DNA pattern, hoping it would give investigators a essential lead.
Genetic Genealogist Cece Moore explained, “And they are using genetic genealogy. You’re looking at millions of genetic markers, trying to determine which one, which ones belong to each of those individuals.”
Nancy Guthrie has been lacking for six months (Image: Getty)
She continued, “If they are able to accomplish this, it will be a first, and it will be groundbreaking.”
Despite the persevering with forensic analysis, officers stay unsure whether or not the perpetrator operated independently. Aaron reported, “And tonight, six months after Guthrie was taken from her home, the sheriff is unable to say whether that masked man was working alone.”
Sheriff Nanos added, “I don’t think anybody’s here ready to say it’s one guy, it’s 10 guys. Did he have help? Could have.”
The section concluded with a heartfelt appeal from Savannah Guthrie, who inspired audiences to keep supporting the investigation. Guthrie said, “Make the right choice. Help us find her.”
Nevertheless, ABC viewers expressed frustration concerning the current progress in the case. One viewer commented, “Wait! What!? They’re just now testing this? What the hell?? This poor Woman. May she rest in peace.”
Another commenter said, “It sounds like they still have a bunch of nothing….”
A 3rd individual wrote, “Praying for the family. My heart is breaking for this family. I wish they’d find Nancy.”
ABC viewers furious over disappointing Nancy
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