# Sheriff's Department

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-18**: Investigation Pivot — Reports indicate investigators are considering alternative forensic methods following the CODIS failure.
- **2026-02-17**: CODIS Search Results — Law enforcement officials confirm that the DNA profile from the glove failed to produce a match in the national database.
- **2026-02-17**: Evidence Disclosure — The sheriff's department reveals that additional DNA evidence was found at the residence and sent for testing.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### CODIS Failure in Guthrie Case Highlights Forensic Tech Gaps and Regulatory Hurdles
2026-02-19 10:49:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 8

Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie reported that a DNA profile recovered from a glove at her residence failed to produce a match within the national CODIS database. The development shifts the focus toward additional forensic evidence and the potential use of private genetic genealogy, raising significant questions about the limitations of current law enforcement technology.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nancy-guthrie-dna-codis-forensic-tech-analysis

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