What did the FBI say about the hair found in Nancy Guthrie’s home?

The FBI said the hair is not linked to any suspect.

Why is the hair sample important to the investigation?

It was the only biological clue, but testing did not give a usable DNA profile.

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Hair found in Nancy Guthrie’s home isn’t linked to a suspect, FBI says

First publishedJul 30, 20:02 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 03:31 UTC · 4m ago

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Answer

Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on the "TODAY" set on June 15, 2023.

Reported by 4 outlets — NBC News, CBS News, ABC News, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓

Police found a hair inside Nancy Guthrie’s home. They tested the hair for DNA but could not get a clear profile. The FBI says the hair does not match any suspect. The case is now about six months old.

Why it matters

The result shows investigators still lack solid biological evidence in the disappearance. It highlights the challenges of solving missing‑person cases.

In brief

What did the FBI say about the hair found in Nancy Guthrie’s home?: The FBI said the hair is not linked to any suspect.
Why is the hair sample important to the investigation?: It was the only biological clue, but testing did not give a usable DNA profile.

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All outlets agree the hair does not tie to a suspect, but they emphasize different aspects: CBS and Fox highlight the inconclusive DNA result and the six‑month mark, ABC points out the mixed DNA sample as the sole biological evidence, and Fox adds details about the FBI‑assisted lab test.

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The hair sample yielded no usable DNA profile (inconclusive).
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CBS NewsJul 30, 23:14said sample came back inconclusive
Fox News LatestJul 31, 00:51said DNA could not be profiled
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The only biological evidence left is a mixed DNA sample from the home.
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ABC NewsJul 30, 20:02called mixed DNA sample the only known evidence
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Investigators sent the sample to a California lab with FBI help.
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Fox News LatestJul 31, 00:51mentioned FBI and California lab
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The investigation is approaching the six‑month mark.
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CBS NewsJul 30, 23:14noted search at six‑month mark
Fox News LatestJul 31, 00:51said case nears six‑month mark

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