A missing persons expert has raised alarms over the decision by investigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case to send DNA samples to a laboratory 2,000 miles away from Tucson, Arizona, warning that "every hour matters" in the search for the vulnerable 84-year-old woman.
Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent with more than two decades of experience, expressed his concerns about the potential delay caused by transporting evidence across such a vast distance. Speaking on Fox News's Saturday in America, Pack highlighted how the choice of lab and courier could cost law enforcement precious hours at a critical time.
Nancy Guthrie, who requires daily heart medication, vanished under circumstances that have prompted a thorough investigation into multiple pieces of evidence. Authorities are examining items that contain DNA not belonging to the 84-year-old woman or her relatives, adding complexity to the case.
The urgency is compounded by recent revelations in the investigation, including an ex-FBI agent disclosing a hidden codeword used by Savannah in a message to the kidnappers, which could provide vital clues.
Pack criticized the timing of the lab decision, stating, "That decision should have been made days ago. Which lab, which courier, what's the turnaround?" He emphasized the need for swift action, particularly given Guthrie's medical needs.
Addressing host Kayleigh McEnany directly, Pack underscored the stakes: "In a case involving a vulnerable 84-year-old woman who is without her heart medication, where every hour matters, you don't wait for FedEx on Monday morning."
Pack's comments come as the investigation into Guthrie's disappearance from Tucson continues, with the remote DNA analysis raising questions about efficiency in a time-sensitive missing persons probe.
