Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy Guthrie
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Nancy Guthrie’s Home Declared a “Crime Scene”

Following their initial investigation, authorities confirmed they believed a crime took place in Nancy’s home.

“We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact have a crime scene,” Nanos shared during a Feb. 2 press conference. “We’re asking the community’s help. This community has always stepped up to help us solve some pretty tough crimes. I’m looking for that again.”

The sheriff cited Nancy’s limited mobility—she “couldn’t walk 50 yards by herself”—a giveaway for concluding that foul play may have been involved in her disappearance.

“We know she didn’t just walk out of there, that we know,” he said, adding, “There are other things at the site, at the scene, that indicate there was a—she did not leave on our own.”