Expert Reveals Two Key Factors That Might Lead to a Breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie Missing Case

The mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues to deepen despite ongoing investigations by the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). One expert, who previously worked in the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, has now highlighted that two simple steps can help the investigative agencies solve the case.

Former SWAT commander Bob Krygier explained that the combination of traditional police work and analysis of gathered evidence could lead the investigators to Guthrie’s kidnappers. When asked how the case could be solved, Krygier said in an interview with Parade, “Good old-fashioned police work.”

Krygier continued, “Following up on leads, knocking on doors, working hand in hand with all investigators and with the public. It will honestly probably come down to some electronic evidence (cell phone, camera, GPS) or some scientific evidence (DNA, fingerprints, lab results).”

Krygier added that someone with critical information about the kidnappers may come forward, especially given the $1 million reward offered by Guthrie’s family. “If being a good person doesn’t win out for them, that dollar amount in the reward probably will,” he said.

“Bad guys like to talk amongst themselves. At some point, hopefully the suspect slips up and makes a comment to someone who has a heart, or at least wants some money for their bank account,” Krygier elaborated.

The retired Pima County SWAT commander also shared his own experience, stating he has seen several cases in his career where rewards led to breakthroughs. He commented, “I have worked a number of cases where rewards made all the difference. I am hopeful someone will decide the reward in this case is worth the risk of cooperating.”

Another expert offered a similar theory a few days ago. In an interview with Brian Entin, former FBI agent Maureen O’Connell said a possible accomplice of the abductor could be tempted by the reward and turn on the kidnapper.

O’Connell stated, “We all know if the accomplice comes forward and gives up the guy, there's a really good chance he can get off and get a million dollars. He wasn't going to get a million dollars from the architect of this whole operation initially, was he? No. When the amount went up to a million dollars, the heat went up a million degrees.”

Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. The previous evening, her family members had dropped her off at her home after dinner. Investigators have gathered several clues from her neighborhood, and the case has drawn attention from media outlets across the country. However, there has not been any major breakthrough so far, and the suspect remains at large.

Guthrie’s family members, including Today show host Savannah Guthrie, have promised $1 million to anyone who comes up with information about her. Additionally, the FBI and the 88-CRIME tip line are offering rewards of $100,000 each.