Overview
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said homicide detectives are leading the case and the FBI is assisting after the home was processed as a crime scene.
- Authorities reported finding concerning evidence inside the residence, stated they “do have a crime,” and have not ruled out foul play.
- Search-and-rescue operations were scaled back as investigators review security footage, examine evidence from the home, and confirm they have Nancy Guthrie’s cellphone.
- Officials describe Nancy Guthrie as of sound mind with limited mobility and in need of daily medication that could be life-threatening if missed.
- She was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home around 9:30–9:45 p.m. Saturday and was reported missing Sunday after she missed church, with her family cooperating and asking the public to share tips and security video.