Celeb Shock: Nancy Guthrie's Septic Tank Searched by Officials After Vanishing
Investigators were spotted removing a manhole cover from a septic tank behind Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home over a week after her disappearance. Drone footage aired on Fox News on February 8 showed authorities searching the area but the purpose of the search remains unclear.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing on January 31 after being dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home by her daughter's husband. The next day, she was reported missing when she didn't attend church. A late-night search was conducted at her daughter Annie Guthrie's home a week later.
Law Enforcement Actions
Sheriff Chris Nanos mentioned that something unusual happened at Nancy's home the night she disappeared and suspected foul play. Both local and federal authorities have been searching for Nancy with limited leads. An alleged ransom note demanding $6 million in bitcoin surfaced but its authenticity is unconfirmed.
On February 7, Nancy's children made a tearful plea for her safe return, expressing willingness to cooperate with the alleged kidnapper. Despite ongoing efforts, there have been no significant developments in the case as law enforcement continues investigations at various locations.
Neighborhood Insights
A neighbor of Nancy Guthrie described the circumstances surrounding her disappearance as "really strange," mentioning the presence of dark vans and numerous police cars in the area. As of now, no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles have been identified in the case.