The Pima County Sheriff's Office has cleared all members of Nancy Guthrie's family as suspects and urged compassionate reporting. Investigators are focusing on DNA testing of a black glove found near her home that may match a masked, armed individual seen tampering with Guthrie's door camera. TMZ reported additional emails offering information for Bitcoin, while Savannah Guthrie issued a public plea for her mother's return. The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie's recovery.
Pima County Clears Nancy Guthrie’s Family As Search Enters Third Week; FBI Seeks Tips After Glove, Surveillance Images
Nancy Guthrie family cleared by investigators
The Pima County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that all members of Nancy Guthrie's family, including their spouses, have been formally cleared as suspects in her disappearance. The department described the family as cooperative and gracious and urged media outlets to report with professionalism and compassion, calling suggestions that family members were anything other than victims "cruel."
Search Developments
The search for Guthrie has entered its third week. Investigators are concentrating on DNA testing of a black glove found not far from her home; officials say the glove appears to match one seen on a suspect captured in surveillance images. The FBI released video and still photographs showing a masked individual armed with a handgun who appears to tamper with the camera at Guthrie's front door, at times using nearby shrubbery to conceal their face.
The FBI has described the suspect as a man roughly 5'9" to 5'10" tall with an average build.
Ransom-Related Emails And Tips
TMZ reported receiving a fourth email from someone offering information about the alleged kidnappers in exchange for Bitcoin. TMZ said it publicly offered to coordinate with the sender to pass usable information to the FBI and to facilitate payment of any promised reward. These emails are separate from an earlier ransom demand received by the outlet; two ransom deadlines have now passed, though investigators have not publicly confirmed whether the alleged kidnappers have been in direct contact with Guthrie's family.
Family Appeal
In a video posted Sunday night, Savannah Guthrie appealed directly to anyone who may be holding her mother or who knows where she is. "It's been two weeks since our mom was taken and we still have hope," she said, urging that "it is never too late to do the right thing."
Public Reaction
Some public figures have weighed in on the case. Media reports say former President Donald Trump stated he would support the death penalty if Nancy Guthrie is not returned alive.
Reward And How To Help
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved. Anyone with actionable information should contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department nonemergency line at 520-351-4900.
Note: The investigation is ongoing. Authorities ask the public and the media to respect the privacy of the family as law enforcement continues its work.
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