In the latest update for Nancy Guthrie’s In a potential kidnapping case, an expert explains why the kidnapper might return to the crime scene. As the case continues in Tucson, people are focusing on the growing tribute outside Guthrie’s home — the memorial that has become a public show of support for the 84-year-old and his daughter, Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Nevertheless, one law enforcement expert claims it could also lead to the arrest of the person responsible for Guthrie’s disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper returning to crime scene unusual, expert claims
National Police Association spokesperson and retired police sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith provided an update fox news Regarding the case of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the kidnapper fears returning to the crime scene. Additionally, Smith claimed that investigators may still be looking at the area without clearing it.
“They can (keep an eye on the monument), we’re not looking at it,” he explained, adding, “They can keep an eye on it, but we’re not looking at the cameras.”
A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told the outlet, “Detectives are reviewing all viable leads in this case. We don’t speak to specifics, as this is still an ongoing investigation.” Meanwhile, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects, vehicles or persons of interest.
Smith claimed that a suspect could return to the scene, saying, “Potentially, he is the type of person who could return to the monument, look at the monument, even take photographs of the monument and add himself to the monument.”
He added, “Sometimes the criminal will return to the crime scene,” and suggested they might also leave “their note, their flowers.” Smith said that while he believes suspects may take pride in getting away with it, “coming back may also be a way of getting that rush back that they had when they originally committed the crime.”
Fox News also reported that Savannah, her sister Annie and brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni visited the memorial service and laid flowers at a somber spot at the site.