Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Blood Evidence, Surveillance Video, and Why a Ransom Claim is Not Tracking
About this episode
Sheryl McCollum and retired NYPD detective Tom Smith discuss the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, focusing on key evidence and unanswered questions.
In this " Zone 7" special on the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, Sheryl McCollum and retired NYPD detective Tom Smith break down what a disciplined first 24 hours should have looked like, and why the public-facing story has created confusion. They walk through the biggest unanswered questions, including “unknown male DNA, ” the surveillance video, and why a classic ransom scenario is not tracking. For those looking to catch up further as the situation develops, additional coverage and updates can be found on " Crime Stories with Nancy Grace ." Guest Bio: Tom Smith is a retired NYPD detective and 2024 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee. With over 30 years of service, he worked in patrol, narcotics and robbery investigations and spent 17 years working with the FBI/NYPD on the Joint terrorism task Force, including an overseas deployment to Afghanistan. Tom co-hosts the podcast, "Gold Shields," and provides investigative commentary for national media outlets. About the Host Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative…
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