DNA splatter discovered outside Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home has revealed a harrowing truth.
As the search for the missing 84-year-old grandmother enters its second week, forensic analysis of blood droplets found near her front door and driveway is painting what experts describe as an extremely troubling picture.
Forensic Expert Weighs In
Pictures obtained by Fox News Digital show the blood on the ground outside Guthrie’s front door and extending into the driveway.
Law enforcement has confirmed that DNA testing determined the blood belongs to Nancy.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden recently did an interview with the outlet to discuss the evidence and share critical insight into what happened the morning Nancy vanished.
“Nancy Guthrie is bleeding from some area, either the hands or the face,” he said.
“The nature of the blood spots with little pale centers or donut shapes are typical for drops that come from the nose or mouth, because they’re mixed with air.”
“That means she’s coughing up blood or dripping from the nose. Otherwise, there would be a dripping from a cut from above, possibly from the hands or face," he added.
According to Baden, the shape and distribution of the blood suggest the bleeding was active and untreated as Guthrie moved away from her home.
“This blood dropped onto the porch area during an abduction,” he continued. “They indicate that it did not occur by innocent means...They happened not in a normal, innocent way where it could be covered up or have iodine and bandages put on it.”
The expert added that the droplets’ location and characteristics are "consistent" with a violent encounter.
Timeline Of Disappearance
Guthrie disappeared from her home in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 1.
She was reported missing later that day after failing to attend a weekly livestream church service with friends.
Authorities believe she was taken against her will.
The grandmother reportedly relies on several medications that officials warn she could die without.
Despite the mounting evidence, police have not named any suspects or persons of interest.
In a statement, the FBI confirmed it is continuing to seek help from the public.
“We appreciate the assistance and support we have received from the Tucson community. The FBI continues to offer a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie.
"You can help by submitting tips to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI,” the agency said.
Chilling Footage Was Recovered
The blood discovery comes as investigators continue to analyze other disturbing evidence.
Doorbell camera footage released by authorities shows what police describe as an “armed” and masked individual outside Guthrie’s home the night she vanished.
FBI director Kash Patel addressed the footage on X, writing: "Working with our partners - as of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance."
Gabby Petito’s Father Speaks Out
As the investigation unfolds, Joe Petito, whose daughter Gabby Petito was murdered in 2021, has drawn parallels between his family’s heartbreaking ordeal and the current search for Nancy.
In September 2021, the 22-year-old travel vlogger disappeared during a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie.
Her remains were later found in Wyoming’s Spread Creek camping area. An autopsy determined she died from blunt-force injuries to the head and neck and manual strangulation.
Laundrie returned home to Florida without her and refused to cooperate with authorities.
He later went missing, and his remains were discovered alongside a confession note admitting to killing Gabby. His death was ruled a suicide.
Speaking on Fox & Friends, Petito said he sympathizes deeply with Guthrie’s family, particularly her daughter, Savannah.
“It’s humbling to see so many people try to help your family, which is what Savannah is getting right now with her mom,” Joe said.
“But it’s also frustrating, because a lot of times, [because of] the information that’s out there."
"If someone does a bad report and doesn’t give accurate information, a lot of times other people just copy and paste it. And next thing you know, something’s out there that’s not true at all,” he added.
Nearly five years after his daughter’s death, Petito said he recognizes similarities between the two cases.
“I just hope that they’re taking their time and listening to each other,” he said, cautioning that “outside influences” often try to steer families during high-profile cases.
"They’re the only ones who have all the information - or as much as possible," he added.
Petito has also stressed the urgency of Guthrie’s medical condition.
“Nancy Guthrie needs some medicine and care that she might not be getting,” he said. “I hope this ends with Nancy coming home safe and sound and whoever did this behind bars.”