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By Jenna Sundel
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The FBI recently received and is now reviewing DNA evidence from Nancy Guthrie's home as the investigation into her disappearance continues, ABC News and NewsNation reported Thursday.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for over two months.
DNA Evidence in Nancy Guthrie Case: What We Know
A private Florida lab that works with the Pima County Sheriff's Department recently sent the sample to the FBI, ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the investigation. The FBI is now utilizing new technology to conduct advanced analysis on the DNA sample, the outlet reported, citing sources.
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The DNA evidence includes hair, according to NewsNation.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said it has worked with the FBI since the start of the investigation.
"This is not new information. The private lab we utilize in Florida continues to share information with the FBI lab & other partner labs across the country. DNA analysis remains ongoing," the sheriff's department wrote on X.
When Did Nancy Guthrie Go Missing?
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Nancy’s disappearance has prompted a multiagency search involving local law enforcement and the FBI. She was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said at a news conference in February that there were clues at the crime scene indicating that Nancy Guthrie "did not leave on her own." He also said Guthrie needs daily medication, and it could be fatal if she did not take it every 24 hours.
Law enforcement previously tested a glove found approximately two miles from Nancy's home in a field near the side of the road. The sheriff's department said there were no DNA hits in CODIS (Combined DNA Index System).
"At this point, there have been no confirmed CODIS matches in this investigation," the sheriff's department said at the time. Nanos said DNA results confirmed that blood on the porch of the residence belonged to Nancy.
Last month, Nanos said investigators have DNA they believe is “still workable” in the case of Nancy’s disappearance.
“I just can’t share everything I know, but I will tell you this: We have some DNA that we think is still workable, and we have to work that," the sheriff told journalist Bill Buckmaster. "And we know the science, and we know we have some labs around this country who are really working diligently to get there with this.”
The sheriff also suggested last month that DNA found at Nancy’s home could contain a mixture of DNA from several people, according to Today.
When did Savannah Guthrie Return to TODAY?
Savannah returned to Today on April 6 alongside co-host Craig Melvin. Savannah, who has been a Today host since 2012, was not on the show for over two months following her mother's disappearance.
What Happens Next
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the recovery of Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
"To help keep the tip line available for actionable investigative law enforcement leads, please submit only serious and detailed fact-based information, no well-wishes or case theories. The tip line is not for personal messages to the Guthrie family," FBI Phoenix said.
Additionally, 88-CRIME is offering a $102,500 reward for the arrest of the person or persons involved in the disappearance.
Savannah Guthrie announced on Instagram that the family is offering a reward of up to $1 million, payable only for her mother's recovery.
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