Hair found in Nancy Guthrie's home not linked to suspect in abduction: Sheriff
Investigators say the hair yielded no DNA and leaves a mixed sample from up to four people as the only known biological evidence.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed forensic testing on hair recovered from Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home yielded no DNA profile and failed to link any suspect to her February 1, 2026, abduction.
- With the hair lead exhausted, investigators now prioritize a mixed DNA sample retrieved from Guthrie's residence containing genetic material from as many as four individuals undergoing complex testing at multiple laboratories nationwide.
- Attorneys representing Carlos Palazuelos, Daniel Maddox, and Josefina Maddox filed a $3.25 million notice of claim this week against Sheriff Nanos and the Pima County Sheriff's Department, alleging wrongful arrest and property damage.
- Sheriff Nanos challenged FBI Director Kash Patel's assertion that local officials delayed federal involvement, stating federal agents worked alongside his team from day one of the investigation.
- As the case approaches its six-month mark, authorities continue processing digital evidence and thousands of tips, while Savannah Guthrie has issued fresh public pleas for information to locate her mother.
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Hair Found at Nancy Guthrie's House Not Connected to Her Abduction: Sheriff
Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy was abducted from her Tucson home six months ago, and now investigators have completed their analysis of hair found at the scene. A spokesperson from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told People magazine, “We can confirm that all hair has been resolved and it does not point to a suspect in this investigation.” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos also told NBC News, “To find DNA on hair is extremely rare. Hair does…
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Officials Share an Update on Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Nancy Guthrie Six Months After Her Disappearance
Sheriff Chris Nanos gave another update on DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case.Credit: GettyThe GistPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared a new update amid the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie.He reported that hair found at her home came back “with no results.”Nancy was reported missing on February 1.Officials have given an update in the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, almost six months after she disappear…
DNA sample found in Nancy Guthrie's home leads to dead end as former suspects threaten lawsuit
More evidence in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation has led to another dead end, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, which is also now facing legal action. Investigators say they were unable to develop a usable DNA profile from a hair found inside Nancy Guthrie's home. "But does that mean the hair isn't that of the suspect? We won't know that till we have the suspect's hair. You don't just destroy it.," Nanos said in an interv…
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