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New Leads Emerge in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance Case

2/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February 1.
Investigators are pursuing new leads in the case.
Video footage shows a masked, armed person tampering with her doorbell camera shortly before her disappearance.
The FBI recovered this footage from backend systems despite Guthrie lacking a video storage subscription.
Guthrie's blood was found near her home.

History

Historical Context

Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City home on June 5, 2002, by Brian David Mitchell, a handyman known to her family. After a nine-month ordeal, she was rescued on March 12, 2003, following a massive search effort and media coverage. This case highlighted the need for improved investigative techniques, leading to the establishment of the nationwide Amber Alert system in 2003.

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Story summary

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February 1.
Investigators are pursuing new leads in the case.
Video footage shows a masked, armed person tampering with her doorbell camera shortly before her disappearance.
The FBI recovered this footage from backend systems despite Guthrie lacking a video storage subscription.
Guthrie's blood was found near her home.

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