Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains missing after her abduction on February 1 in Tucson, Arizona. A genetic genealogist has provided new insight into the DNA analysis timeline.
The FBI obtained DNA evidence from Guthrie's residence on April 16, which included a hair sample. The Pima County Sheriff's Department had forwarded the evidence to a private laboratory in Florida.
Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore discussed the DNA evidence and the potential duration for the FBI to obtain results in an interview with NewsNation. She presumed the sample is a rootless hair, as it was not feasible to extract viable DNA from such samples until recently.
The FBI is employing advanced technology to identify Guthrie's abductor. Moore stated that the FBI is first looking at the sample to determine whether it could be consistent with Guthrie's hair or any of her family members. If not, they will forward the sample to Astraya Forensics for processing.
Moore noted that it can take months to obtain results from rootless hair, but she believes the FBI will push this case to the top of the priority list due to its recent nature. She has helped law enforcement solve six cases using rootless hair alone.
The FBI has released surveillance footage depicting a masked individual tampering with a camera at Guthrie's front door. Officials are analyzing forensic evidence from the property, but have not publicly disclosed any leads. A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information that leads to Guthrie's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
