The sheriff overseeing the investigation into the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie has released two notes that may have been written by a suspect and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
Six months have passed since the 84‑year‑old was taken from her home in the Catalina Foothills, and no arrests have been made. The sheriff expressed confidence that investigators remain on the right track and noted that a cold‑case unit stands ready to continue the search.
Task‑force members are reviewing tens of thousands of video recordings, compartmentalizing the footage by characteristics such as vehicle color to facilitate rapid re‑examination when new leads appear.
Investigators continue to sort and analyze the video for clues, preparing to match any emerging evidence—such as a suspect’s vehicle—to the extensive archive of footage.
A joint task force composed of local detectives and federal agents has been active since the first days of the investigation, meeting daily to coordinate efforts and share information.
Technology companies have offered specialized tools and expertise, assisting in the retrieval and analysis of digital evidence that could prove critical to the case.
DNA testing of a hair sample recovered from the home has not yet produced a profile, but ongoing advances in forensic technology and investigative genetic genealogy are expected to generate additional leads.
The investigation has identified no suspects, and family members have been explicitly excluded from suspicion; however, new evidence could shift focus to individuals previously cleared.
Authorities have released the two notes, describing a distinctive linguistic style that may help identify the author, and are asking the public to assist in recognizing the writer.
Tips can be submitted by calling the designated hotline or contacting law enforcement anonymously; a combined reward exceeding $1.2 million remains available for information leading to an arrest.
