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This episode explores the use of forensic genetic genealogy in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case.

Could Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), Parabon Snapshot phenotyping, and FamilyTreeDNA family trees finally identify Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper? Lisa Louise Cooke shares the shocking backstory of the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who vanished from her Tucson AZ home on Jan 31, 2026. Chilling doorbell footage showing a masked suspect surfaced. Ransom notes demanding Bitcoin, blood evidence on the porch, and a glove found 2 miles from the home complicated the situation. This is the episode for genealogy enthusiasts, true crime fans, DNA testing buffs, and anyone following Savannah Guthrie's mom disappearance. Learn how forensic genetic genealogy, autosomal DNA matching, and phenotyping tools turn crime scene swabs into suspects. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member here. Learn more about Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Our Sponsors for this episode: Newspapers.com Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription. Click here and use coupon code GenealogyGems…

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