Volunteer Search Uncovers Prehistoric Find in Tucson

A group of amateur investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, made a surprising find that highlights the risks of independent search efforts.

This case underlines the need for careful handling of archaeological sites, cautioning against untrained incursions.

Alec Wysopal, part of an informal team of livestreamers, scoured the dry trails of Tucson in search of clues related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. She is the mother of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie and went missing in February, capturing the nation’s attention.

Equipped with protective gaiters and his cellphone, Wysopal ventured near a dry riverbank a few miles from Guthrie’s home. Addressing thousands on his YouTube channel, he pointed out a discovery: “That’s a bone.”

With adrenaline coursing, he promptly alerted 911. The find quickly spread across social media, fueling speculation among true crime enthusiasts that a significant development had occurred in the search for the 84-year-old woman.

However, shortly after, local authorities arrived and clarified the situation. A Tucson police spokesman stated, “This will be a prehistoric anthropological investigation. This is not a criminal investigation.”