FBI Expert Says Blood Pattern Suggests Missing Nancy Guthrie Was ‘Wrapped Up in Something’

As the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, extends into its second month, retired FBI special agent Maureen O’Connell has offered her analysis on what the blood spatter pattern found outside the residence might indicate.

During an appearance on Brian Entin Investigates on Sunday, March 8, O’Connell stated, “I doubt that she walked out because there were no voids.” She explained further, “So, consider the blood pattern concentrated here, but the overall area is circular and broad. You would anticipate an empty space from a foot or another object. There appear to be no such voids.”

O’Connell suggests that the continuous nature of the blood spatter pattern implies that 84-year-old Nancy did not leave her house on her own.

“Therefore, my assumption is that she was wrapped up in something and being carried out,” O’Connell elaborated.

She further noted that the form of the blood droplets could offer additional clues.

“So for me, it was in my mind, she’s wrapped up in something and they’re carrying her out,” O’Connell explained. “The shape of the blood droplets – they’re all round and the sphere is intact. That means it went straight down. It wasn’t moving at speed.”

Nancy was last seen on January 31 at her Catalina Foothills home, after being dropped off by her daughter Annie Guthrie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni. Her family reported her missing the following day after a friend mentioned that Nancy did not attend a streaming church service.

Despite Nancy’s family offering a reward of up to $1 million, there have been few leads in the case since then.

Individuals with any information pertaining to the case are encouraged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Tips can also be submitted to a local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or online at tips.fbi.gov.

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