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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 22 MIN

Nancy Guthrie Abducted, Glove DNA Yields No CODIS Match

from True Crime With Jen Coffindaffer FBI · host True Crime With Jen Coffindaffer FBI

Nancy Guthrie remains missing after what authorities have confirmed as a kidnapping, and the case is rapidly escalating into one of the most high-profile missing person investigations in recent memory. The mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared under alarming circumstances, and as breaking news developments unfold, law enforcement is working around the clock to determine who is responsible. Despite intense public speculation, the Piedmont County Sheriff’s Office has formally cleared Nancy Guthrie’s immediate family, including siblings and spouses, stating they have been fully cooperative. Officials insist the FBI supported this decision, even as critics question the timing of the announcement.The investigation has now expanded to include the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, the elite profiling division known for assisting in complex true crime cases involving kidnappings and violent offenders. Profilers are believed to be analyzing offender behavior patterns in an effort to identify the type of suspect capable of committing such a calculated and brazen crime. Meanwhile, a glove recovered more than two miles from the scene was tested for DNA. Although the profile was entered into CODIS, the national criminal database containing over 26 million records, there were no matches. Authorities are now moving toward genetic genealogy testing, a method that has solved numerous cold cases and could provide a breakthrough in this missing person case.Surveillance evidence may also prove critical. Sheriff Chris Nannos confirmed that multiple cameras in the area are being examined, including a Nest camera mounted on Nancy Guthrie’s home that has reportedly been sent to Google for data recovery. Investigators are hopeful additional footage could identify a suspect or vehicle connected to the abduction.As Savannah Guthrie faces public scrutiny and personal anguish, reports suggest the emotional toll of the case may even impact her future at the Today Show. With national media attention, mounting digital speculation, and federal resources engaged, the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation stands at a pivotal moment. The question remains: who took Nancy Guthrie, and where is she now?#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #MissingPerson #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #FBI #Kidnapping #GeneticGenealogy #CODIS #Justice

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