Ex-cop spots chilling detail in Nancy Guthrie surveillance footage

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A former homicide detective has discovered a key detail about the person seen in surveillance footage related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie. The ex-cop, Dale Lundberg, suggested the potential suspect appears to be a proficient shooter based on how he is carrying the weapon in a holster, which Lundberg says is uncommon among most criminals.

Why it matters

This potential new lead could provide important clues about the suspect's identity and background, which could aid the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance from her Arizona home last month. Identifying the suspect's level of firearms expertise may help law enforcement narrow down who might be responsible.

The details

Lundberg, who has decades of experience as a homicide detective, observed that the person in the surveillance footage is carrying a weapon in a holster, which he says is unusual for most criminals. Lundberg noted that officers and civilians who shoot frequently are more likely to use a holster, rather than just tucking a gun into their waistband. He said in his career he has "arrested and participated or assisted in the arresting of literally thousands of people" and only encountered holsters in one or two instances.

• Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 from her Arizona residence.
• The surveillance footage Lundberg analyzed is related to Guthrie's disappearance last month.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to examine a damaged utility box near Nancy Guthrie's home and analyze other evidence, including black gloves containing DNA that were found two miles from her residence.