Nancy Guthrie case nears 9-month mark as task force meets Florida DNA scientists
Florida trip focuses on DNA
Members of the Nancy Guthrie Task Force traveled to Florida on Friday, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The department said they met with laboratory scientists to consider ways to move the case forward.
The department reported that several ideas came up during the discussions. It also said investigators would continue working with partners to solve the case.
Few recent public updates
The investigation is about to enter its ninth month, while public updates have been limited in recent months. Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has drawn widespread attention, according to the report.
The Florida meetings are a new effort to advance the DNA analysis. The department did not describe the ideas discussed.
Hair finding ruled out suspects
In late July, federal law enforcement officials said hair collected during the investigation was not connected to any potential suspects. The report did not provide further details about that finding.
The department’s statement described the Florida visit as part of ongoing work on the case. It said task force members met with scientists to discuss what else could be done.
Key points
- The Nancy Guthrie Task Force traveled to Florida to meet laboratory scientists.
- The department said the discussions covered ideas for advancing the case.
- The investigation is nearing its ninth month, with few recent updates.
- Officials said in July that hair found in the investigation was not linked to potential suspects.