Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has left the country curious for three months now. And the lack of a breakthrough has left everyone confused. But a hope has emerged after days, which might just solve the case. For those unaware, multiple DNA evidence has been found during the search for the 84-year-old. Although the regular search failed to find answers, investigators are looking to advanced forensic science and new DNA technology to test that key evidence and generate more leads. As optimism looms over this new technology, let’s know more about it.
Will new DNA tech help to solve Nancy Guthrie Case’s mystery?
According to reports from multiple outlets, including NewsNation and Fox News, investigators have sent key DNA samples to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for advanced testing. It also includes a hair strand found from the crime scene, i.e., Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home. Genetic genealogist, Cece Moore explained that new methods, such as whole genome sequencing, can extract usable DNA from hair without a root, which was not possible with older methods. Sharing her hope for the new technology, Cece said:
“I am pretty confident that they will want to use the lab that they have been extremely successful with, which is Astrea. DLI has been working to refine their own rootless hair analysis, but I haven’t seen any successful cases from them yet.”
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