SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 65

Investigators are focusing on the area between Nancy Guthrie's bed and the wall as a 'control zone.' This area, where her alarm clock, books, and chair were located, aligns with her daily routine and suggests it's where a suspect would have confronted and trapped her. Understanding this layout helps reconstruct the perpetrator's actions and potential points of contact.

Chris Mcdana, a former homicide detective, explains that if the suspect knew Nancy Guthrie's pattern of life (sleeping on the left side of the bed), they would confront her in the confined space between the bed and the wall, effectively trapping her. This area is critical for finding DNA or static prints.

Renewed interest in the garage stems from the possibility that the perpetrator gained entry by hacking the garage door opener. Older garage door systems use low-frequency radio waves that can be easily intercepted and manipulated, even with toy-like devices, allowing unauthorized access without leaving traditional entry marks.

Joe Scott Morgan and Nancy Grace discuss how garage door openers, operating on 300-400 MHz ranges, can be hacked. A video from Veritasium demonstrates how a Mattel toy (IME) with a specific chip can be reprogrammed to brute-force fixed-code garage doors. This broadens the profile of potential perpetrators.

Blood evidence found on the front porch is being analyzed to determine its origin and characteristics. Experts suggest the blood pattern, showing 'aeration,' indicates it likely came from the nasopharynx area (nose or mouth). Additionally, the appearance of bleeding under the skin on Nancy Guthrie's arm, common for individuals on anticoagulants, could explain increased bleeding during a struggle.

Joe Scott Morgan, professor of forensics, explains that blood patterns can differentiate between limb-based bleeding and nasopharynx-based bleeding. He notes that the blood droplets on the stoop appear 'aerated,' consistent with passing through the nose or mouth. He also confirms that elderly individuals on anticoagulants (like Eloquis) often exhibit easy bruising and bleeding under the skin, which could affect the amount and type of blood evidence.

An Amazon package appearing on Nancy Guthrie's porch after the 'Porch Guy' was observed raises the theory that it was used as bait or a disguise by the perpetrator. This tactic has been seen in other attempted home invasions, where individuals pose as delivery personnel to gain access or avoid suspicion.

Dave Mack points out that the package appeared between the time the 'Porch Guy' was seen and the next day. Nancy Grace references a past attempted home invasion in Puma County where a female pretended to deliver a package. Chris Mcdana highlights that Amazon delivery trucks have cameras, providing a 'treasure trove' of metadata (date, time, location) that could confirm delivery details and any unusual activity.