Search for 84-Year-Old Nancy Guthrie Enters Day 5 Amidst DNA Evidence and Hoax Ransom Notes

Ongoing Search Efforts

• 🔍 The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has extended into its fifth day.
• 💔 Authorities are committed to finding her, stating, "We believe Nancy is still out there. We want her home."

Timeline of Events

• 🏠 Nancy Guthrie was dropped off at her home after dinner on Saturday, with her garage door closing at 9:50 p.m.
• 🔌 Her doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m., and her pacemaker disconnected from her phone at 2:20 a.m.
• 👤 Software detected a person on a camera at 2:12 a.m., but no video was available due to a lack of subscription.

Evidence and Investigation

• 🩸 A DNA test confirmed that the blood found on the porch belonged to Nancy.
• ⚠️ Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home in the middle of the night.
• 💰 The FBI has stated that at least one of the ransom notes sent to media outlets was a hoax, and an arrest has been made in relation to it.

Family's Plea

• 🗣️ The family has made an emotional plea on social media, directly addressing the possible abductor.
• 🤝 They expressed readiness to talk and listen, emphasizing the need to know without a doubt that Nancy is alive.
• 📣 Authorities are still encouraging anyone with information to contact the tip line.