Clues in Nancy Guthrie case include video, backpack, possible DNA. Here's what we know about the evidence so far.

February 17, 2026

TL;DR

Investigators believe a suspect's clothing and mask may have been purchased at Walmart, and an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack is sold exclusively there.
A DNA profile of an unknown male was recovered from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home, which appears to match gloves worn by the suspect in video footage.
Surveillance video footage from Guthrie's Nest camera shows a masked suspect, and the camera was disconnected around the time of her disappearance.
Investigators are using a "signal sniffer" device on a helicopter to detect signals from Guthrie's pacemaker.
A potential ransom note demanding bitcoin was received, and authorities are investigating a separate individual who allegedly made a fake ransom demand via text.
Law enforcement has searched at least two homes in connection with the investigation, and several people have been questioned without arrests being made.

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