Nancy Guthrie Update: Former FBI Agent 'Firmly Believes' Suspect Will Be Caught Amid Mistakes

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, remains missing more than 80 days after she disappeared from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, AZ.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently obtained DNA evidence from the crime scene that was initially sent to a private laboratory in Florida from the Pima County Sheriff's Department – much to the chagrin of former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer.

As the FBI analyzes the DNA evidence, former FBI special agent and profiler Jim Clemente provided his thoughts on the suspect.

What the Suspect is Likely Thinking Right Now

During the latest Brian Entin Investigates, NewsNation's Brian Entin spoke with Clemente regarding the mindset of the suspect.

"What is going through his mind is likely, ‘Did I actually get away with this?'" the retired FBI profiler replied, per Parade. "‘Was I able to permanently conceal her body? And will there be any way that they won't be able to tie it to me?'"

Clemente continued, "I think knowing, and I would say absolutely watching, every bit of coverage that there is on this case. Perhaps even talking to people about it to try to find out more information, or been setting up an alibi with other people. In other words, that he was somewhere else and could not have been involved."

He suggested the suspect will be attempting to change as much about his physical appearance as possible while also making changes to the appearance of his car – or perhaps event selling it – while also putting as much distance as possible between himself and the crime scene.

While the suspect hasn't been caught yet, Clemente believes the mistakes made before, during and after the crime will lead to the suspect's capture.

"I firmly believe that the mistakes that this offender made during the course of committing this crime and afterwards – and even before actually committing the crime in the pre-attack surveillance that appears to have happened – that he will be caught," he said.

Experts have predicted that the DNA evidence could take anywhere from days to months to crack.

Related: Nancy Guthrie Update: Investigators Face Major Challenge

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Apr 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM.