The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, missing from her Tucson, Arizona home, has entered its second week, and a chilling discovery may offer a crucial piece of the puzzle. Photographs reveal a trail of blood droplets – stark against the concrete – leading from her front door and extending into the driveway.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, analyzing the images, paints a disturbing picture. The droplets, he explains, aren’t consistent with a minor injury; their unique appearance – pale centers resembling donuts – suggests the blood originated from the nose or mouth, likely mixed with air.
“She’s coughing up blood or dripping from the nose,” Baden stated, emphasizing that the pattern rules out a simple cut treated with bandages. The absence of attempts to staunch the flow indicates a desperate, uncontrolled situation.
DNA analysis has confirmed the blood belongs to Nancy Guthrie, solidifying the grim reality of the scene. Baden believes the evidence points to an abduction, not a voluntary departure or accidental injury.
The distribution of the droplets is key. They weren’t deposited casually, but rather during movement – a struggle, perhaps – from the house to the driveway. This suggests Guthrie was bleeding *while* being taken against her will.
“These are not innocent droplets,” Baden asserted. “The shape, number, and location are entirely consistent with an abduction. They didn’t happen in a normal way where someone would seek immediate medical attention.”
Guthrie was last seen in the early morning hours of February 1st. Her absence was noted when she failed to appear for her regular weekly livestream with friends, prompting the missing person report.
Authorities continue to appeal to the public for any information regarding her whereabouts. The FBI is actively investigating and seeking leads in this increasingly urgent case.
Despite the intensifying investigation and the unsettling evidence, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made. The mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance deepens with each passing day.
