DNA found on glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home returned no matches in federal database: report

The desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has entered its third week

17 Feb, 04:52 — 17 Feb, 19:42

Why this matters

Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old, has been missing for weeks, prompting a desperate search and an ongoing kidnapping investigation. The discovery and re-testing of a glove for DNA is a critical lead in a case that has otherwise yielded no arrests or new information, highlighting the urgency and public concern for her safe return.

Key entitiesNancy Guthrie Savannah Guthrie Tucson Arizona Florida CODIS system

The Story

What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A glove was found in connection with the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case.
Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its third week.
The glove was found approximately two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home.

Key claims3 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

✗

No DNA matches have been found on the glove in the Nancy Guthrie case.

disputed·BBCThe IndependentThe Guardian

Disputed bytmz

TMZ reports the glove is being re-tested in Arizona after initial testing in Florida, suggesting the process is not yet concluded with a definitive 'no matches' for all potential databases or analysis steps.

✓

The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its third week.

agreed·The IndependentThe Guardian

✓

The glove was found two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home.

agreed·The Guardiantmz

✓

Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old.

agreed·BBCThe Independent

There have not been any arrests in the Nancy Guthrie case.

unverified·BBC

Where they diverge

The current status of DNA testing results for the glove.

BBCThe IndependentThe Guardian

These outlets report that DNA found on the glove has returned no matches in federal databases, indicating a lack of new leads.

tmz

This outlet reports that the glove is currently undergoing re-testing in Arizona after initial testing in Florida, implying the process is ongoing and not yet concluded.

Coverage gaps

The mention of Nancy Guthrie being Savannah Guthrie's mother.

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingBBCThe Independenttmz+1

Details about initial DNA testing in Florida and subsequent re-testing in Arizona for CODIS entry.

Reportedtmz

MissingBBCThe IndependentThe Guardian+1

The mounting frustration and despair in Tucson over Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

Reportedwsj

MissingBBC

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

High (67/100)

5 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

Far L2

Far Left (2)

The IndependentThe Guardian

Left1

Left (1)

BBC

Center1

Center (1)

tmz

Right1

Right (1)

wsj

Far R

Geographic diversity— 2 regions9/34

UK3US2

Political spectrum

LeftCenterRight

guardian

independent

bbc

tmz

wsj

Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

The GuardianleftleftcautiousMostly Factualhighlighting lack of leads and family connection

The Independentcenter-leftcenter-lefturgentMostly Factualemphasizing desperate search and lack of leads

Coverage leans: balanced

Coverage is largely factual, focusing on the investigation's status and the lack of leads, with some outlets emphasizing the human element of the disappearance.

Sources

Showing 5 of 5 sources

BBCHigh49d ago

No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say

It's been two weeks since the 84 year old's disappearance and authorities say there have not been any arrests

Read full article →

wsjHigh50d ago

Frustration, Despair Mount in Tucson Over Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance - The Wall Street Journal

Frustration, Despair Mount in Tucson Over Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance The Wall Street Journal

Read full article →

The GuardianMostly Factual49d ago

Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation yields no database match for DNA on glove

Sheriff says sample found two miles from home offers no new leads as search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom enters third week DNA found on a glove about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s house did not result in any leads on the case, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Unknown male DNA was found on a glove that resembled one worn by Guthrie’s abductor in the surveillance video from the night of the 84-year-old’s disappearance, the FBI said on Sunday. Continue reading...

By Sara Braun

Read full article →

The IndependentMostly Factual49d ago

DNA found on glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home returned no matches in federal database: report

The desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has entered its third week

By Andrea Cavallier

Read full article →

tmzMixed49d ago

Glove in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Being Re-Tested in Arizona

The glove authorities found 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home has been DNA tested in Florida, but there's still another step before the DNA profile can be entered in the CODIS system ... sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. Under federal law,…

By TMZ Staff

Read full article →

Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 17 Feb, 04:52|Full coverage: 5 · 15h|Window: 15h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

wsj17 Feb, 04:52First to report

Frustration, Despair Mount in Tucson Over Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance - The Wall Street Journal

13h later

tmz17 Feb, 18:20

Glove in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Being Re-Tested in Arizona

1h later

The Guardian17 Feb, 19:33

Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation yields no database match for DNA on glove

The Independent17 Feb, 19:40

DNA found on glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home returned no matches in federal database: report

BBC17 Feb, 19:42Latest update

No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say

Story evolution

The narrative shifts from general concern over a disappearance to a specific focus on a key piece of evidence (the glove) and the conflicting reports regarding the status and results of its DNA analysis, moving from despair to a potential dead end or continued hope depending on the source.

Community Concern & DisappearanceFeb 17 morning

Frustration and despair mount in Tucson over Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which has entered its third week.

Glove Discovery & Initial Testing DetailsFeb 17 early afternoon

A glove found two miles from Guthrie's home was initially DNA tested in Florida, with plans for re-testing in Arizona for CODIS entry.

Reports of No DNA MatchesFeb 17 late afternoon/evening

Multiple outlets report that DNA found on the glove has returned no matches in federal databases, offering no new leads.

DNA found on glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home returned no matches in federal database: report

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say

Frustration, Despair Mount in Tucson Over Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance - The Wall Street Journal

Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation yields no database match for DNA on glove

DNA found on glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home returned no matches in federal database: report

Glove in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Being Re-Tested in Arizona

Coverage Timeline

Frustration, Despair Mount in Tucson Over Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance - The Wall Street Journal

Glove in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Being Re-Tested in Arizona

Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation yields no database match for DNA on glove

DNA found on glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home returned no matches in federal database: report

No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say

Story evolution

Related Stories

Zaanstad's Unsuccessful Attempt to Dismantle Criminal Window Cleaner Empire

Kriza na Bliskom istoku već pogađa turizam u BiH: Otkazane brojne posjete

Middle East Crisis Impacts BiH Tourism, Leading to Cancellations

Philippine Animal Welfare Society warns of legal action over Easter pigeon ritual

Why this matters

Story evolution

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Political spectrum

Coverage matrix