Overview
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said DNA from blood found on the front porch matches Nancy Guthrie, reinforcing investigators’ belief she was taken against her will.
- FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said ransom letters sent to media are being taken seriously but have produced no contact or proof of life, despite stated deadlines.
- An arrest was made tied to an imposter ransom demand, with officials warning they will pursue those attempting to exploit the case.
- Investigators outlined overnight anomalies at the home, including a doorbell camera disconnect at 1:47 a.m., motion detected at 2:12 a.m. with no recoverable video, and a pacemaker monitoring loss at 2:28 a.m.
- The FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information as searches continue, with officials noting Guthrie’s limited mobility and urgent need for daily medication.