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Missing Mom's Case: New DNA Evidence Analyzed

2/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February 1.
DNA from a glove found about two miles from her home did not match any profiles in the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
Sheriff Chris Nanos said additional DNA evidence from Guthrie's residence is still being analyzed.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's daughter, continues to appeal for information, hoping for her mother's safe return.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz in New York City ignited national concern over child abduction, leading to the establishment of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in 1984. This case, alongside others like Adam Walsh's in 1981, spurred legislative changes and public awareness campaigns, significantly altering how missing persons cases are investigated in the United States.

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Story summary

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February 1.
DNA from a glove found about two miles from her home did not match any profiles in the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
Sheriff Chris Nanos said additional DNA evidence from Guthrie's residence is still being analyzed.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's daughter, continues to appeal for information, hoping for her mother's safe return.

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