Nancy Guthrie case caught Bryan Kohberger using similar genetic test

investigators are looking for Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrieis turning to similar technology once used to capture convicted murderers Brian Koberg.

A press release from the Pima Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, February 17 confirmed the news. a pair of gloves The virus was discovered two miles from Nancy’s Arizona home on Thursday, February 12, but did not “trigger a match” in the National CODIS Database. (Databases electronically compare DNA profiles.)

“Investigators are currently exploring other investigative genetic genealogy options to check if the DNA evidence matches,” the statement read. (Koberg 2022 University of Idaho murder case.)

according to international society of genetic genealogythe IGG involves “the science of using genetic and genealogical methods to provide clues to law enforcement entities investigating crimes and identifying human remains.”

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The FBI has reportedly enlisted the help of investigators involved in another high-profile case in its ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. “Breaking News: We have a good clue as to what just happened at Nancy Guthrie’s home. FBI video, imaging and physical science experts were seen entering the tent carrying video forensic equipment. A well-known (…)

Tuesday’s announcement expanded on the results obtained from glove testing. “(It) does not match the DNA found at the property. Analysis of the DNA found at the property is ongoing and further testing is required as part of the investigation.” (Undisclosed According to reports, DNA evidence was recovered directly from Nancy’s home after she was kidnapped in the early morning hours of February 1. nbc newsand more than a week later, the glove was found two miles from Nancy’s home. )

an article published CNN In March 2025, we reviewed the Kohberger case and how the IGG was specifically used to obtain key evidence against him. Koberg, 31, is serving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. (Koberg pleads guilty to avoid the death penalty.)

The outlet reported that the “knife sheath” contained DNA, and “authorities used IGG… to link the sample to Kohberger’s family.” The outlet also noted that subsequent DNA testing, including nail clippings taken from one of the victims, found a “statistical match” to the knife sample, leading to Kohberger’s arrest.

Nancy, 84, was the first Report missing On February 1, she was unable to attend a virtual church service. The last time her daughter saw her was the night before, Anne GuthrieAfter a family dinner, she dropped the matriarch off at her home in the Catalina Foothills.

As the ongoing raid enters its second week, FBI Director Kashi Patel A series of black and white images and videos were released showing a man showing up in front of Nancy’s house with what appeared to be a gun in his waistband. The man, wearing a full face mask and gloves, attempted to cover Nancy’s home security camera, which was then completely dismantled and removed from the wall next to the front door.

The FBI later released a formal description of the individual, detailing that he may be “a male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 1 foot 10 inches tall, with a medium build,” noting that he was “carrying a black 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack” in the black-and-white recording.

Authorities then searched the area around Nancy’s home and “collected 16 pairs of gloves in various areas,” according to the FBI and FBI. news nation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin.

On Sunday, February 15, Entin wrote via