Monday marks 100 days since Nancy Guthrie, the aged mom of longtime “In the present day” present host Savannah Guthrie, was final seen. Whereas public updates have slowed, authorities say they’re optimistic they’ll have extra solutions quickly.
“As we attain the 100-day mark on this investigation, scientific proof processing and digital media evaluation stay ongoing,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Workplace, which is main the investigation alongside the FBI, instructed JHB, including that officers are nonetheless pursuing leads and suggestions.
“We stay dedicated to conducting a radical and complete investigation and recognize the general public’s continued persistence and cooperation,” the sheriff’s workplace continued.
The replace comes days after Sheriff Chris Nanos instructed Fox Information he believes his division is nearer to fixing what occurred to the 84-year-old, who was final seen at her Tucson, Arizona, house on Jan. 31. Developments are “actually nice,” he added as he bought right into a automobile on Friday.
The 100-day mark comes shortly after Savannah Guthrie shared a heartfelt Mom’s Day message alongside an image and video compilation of her mother. She urged anybody with data to name 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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“Mom, daughter, sister, Nonie – we miss you with each breath,” the journalist wrote. “We’ll by no means cease in search of you. We’ll by no means be at peace till we discover you.”
Investigators consider Nancy Guthrie was taken from her house in opposition to her will, presumably in the course of the evening. Within the week following her disappearance, a neighborhood Arizona information station and TMZ obtained alleged ransom notes demanding a big fee of bitcoins earlier than a deadline.
TMZ has reported receiving a number of ransom notes within the weeks and months following her disappearance, together with as not too long ago as April 6.
Shortly after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, her youngsters filmed and shared a video on social media that talked about the ransom notes and requested for proof that their mom was alive.
“We’re prepared to speak. Nevertheless, we dwell in a world the place voices and pictures are simply manipulated” Savannah Guthrie stated within the video. “We have to know indubitably that she is alive and that you’ve got her. We wish to hear from you, and we’re able to hear. Please attain out to us.”
Authorities haven’t publicly recognized a suspect within the case, however have launched doorbell digital camera footage displaying a masked particular person on Nancy Guthrie’s entrance porch the evening she went lacking.
In surveillance video launched by the FBI on Feb. 10, an individual may be seen approaching the entrance door whereas carrying a ski masks, lengthy pants, a jacket and gloves.
A glove recovered close to the house was despatched for DNA testing, however the outcomes didn’t match any entries in a nationwide database.
Savannah Guthrie returned to her function on the “In the present day” present in April, however has continued to plead for her mom’s secure return.
Members of the Guthrie household introduced in February that they had been providing a $1 million reward for any data that results in the restoration of Nancy Guthrie, whereas the FBI is providing a $50,000 reward.