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Pima County sheriff warns in NBC interview DNA tech issues in Nancy Guthrie case may take ‘months’ to resolve

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Pima County sheriff warns in NBC interview DNA tech issues in Nancy Guthrie case may take ‘months’ to resolve

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TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie missing persons case are not looking into any new names, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said, amid challenges with mixed DNA found at the 84-year-old’s Arizona home at the lab his agency is using. 

“In terms of leads and working and getting out there, I think that’s still growing, yeah,” Nanos said of the investigation during an interview with “NBC Nightly News” that aired Saturday. 

The sheriff’s remarks ran counter to statements from local businesses about how they’ve been shown a list of names and images by the FBI. 

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Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, with investigators treating the case as an apparent abduction. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said no new names were being looked at in the case and hinted at technological challenges related to DNA. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images; Courtesy of NBC)

It’s also unclear whether the DNA recovered inside Guthrie’s has been useful for the investigation. Nanos said the samples are mixed, meaning they contain DNA from more than one person, making it harder to run through national databases.

“Our lab tells us that there are challenges with it,” Nanos said of the Florida lab his department is using. “The technology is moving so fast and in such a frenzy that they think some of this stuff will resolve itself just in a matter of weeks, months, or maybe a year.”

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos speaks to the media in Catalina, Ariz., Feb. 3, while answering questions about the search for Nancy Guthrie. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)

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The sheriff noted that investigators were still working other avenues of the weeks-long probe into Guthrie’s abduction. 

“I think we’re getting a little closer to identifying some of the other articles, not just that backpack. Like the shoes, the pants, the shirt or jacket,” he said. 

Guthrie was last seen on the night of Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, after being dropped off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson. 

“Today” host Savannah Guthrie, right, with her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Don Arnold/WireImage)

“It’s never fast enough for the sheriff,” Nanos said of the criticism of his office weeks after Gutherie’s disappearance, with no arrests made. “I want it like you. Come on, guys, let’s go. Let’s go, let us find her. But the reality is, I also know that sometimes things take time.”

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“We’re not quitting,” he added. “We’ll find her.”

Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. 

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Man found stabbed to death in Huntington Park

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Man found stabbed to death in Huntington Park

A man was found stabbed to death in Huntington Park early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide investigators are assisting the Huntington Park Police Department with the investigation after the deadly stabbing was reported around 12:03 a.m. in the 3500 block of Florence Avenue.

Officials said the victim, described only as an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No information about a possible suspect or the circumstances leading up to the stabbing was immediately released.

  • Police investigate a fatal stabbing in the 3500 block of Florence Avenue in Huntington Park.
  • Police investigate a fatal stabbing in the 3500 block of Florence Avenue in Huntington Park.
  • Police investigate a fatal stabbing in the 3500 block of Florence Avenue in Huntington Park.

The investigation remained ongoing Sunday morning.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.

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Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

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$50,000 reward offered in 2019 Koreatown killing; family still seeks answers 7 years later

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,000 reward offered in 2019 Koreatown killing; family still seeks answers 7 years later

Juan Cuevas, 26, was shot and killed near Beverly Boulevard and St. Andrews Place in Koreatown in January 2019. Seven years later, his parents, Cesar and Patricia Cuevas, returned to the neighborhood this weekend to hang flyers, hoping someone will provide information about the unsolved killing.

In March, the Los Angeles Police Department announced a $50,000 reward for details leading to the suspect’s identity, arrest and conviction.

The killing remains unsolved and the suspect has not been identified. Juan was the oldest of four children and the only son in his family. He also worked for the family’s plumbing business with his father, Cesar.

“He was my partner,” Cesar said. “He used to work with me all the time.”

Surveillance video obtained by the Los Angeles Police Department captured the moments before and after the shooting. Investigators reported that a dark-colored Honda Accord pulled up just after 10:20 p.m. the night of the incident. A passenger then exited the vehicle, approached Juan and opened fire. Another camera recorded Juan running into a nearby liquor store in search of help. He collapsed inside and was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

The family said that it continues to experience profound grief over Juan’s death. The family has set up a GoFundMe page in hopes of raising awareness of the case.

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“We are dying together,” Cesar said. “The time is coming and going and we are dying together.”

Juan’s mother said that her son’s death is an ongoing struggle.

“So far we haven’t had any answers,” Patricia said. “Seven years. It hasn’t been easy for our house, our family, living with this in our hearts, knowing that person is around.”

The family noted that multiple detectives have been assigned to the case over the years, but they feel they have received limited information about the investigation.

“It was my only son,” Cesar said. “I got three daughters. It was my first son and we haven’t heard anything from the police.”

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The family said that investigators seem overwhelmed handling the case.

“All they say is, ‘We have so many cases we have to work on,’” Cesar said. “‘Yours is on our list, but we have a lot to work on,’ and that’s their answer.”

In their search for answers, the Cuevas family reached out to people who knew Juan, but they said no one has been willing to talk.

“Nobody has said anything,” he added. “Too many people say ‘I know your son’ and nobody wants to say anything.”

The family hopes the recently announced $50,000 reward will bring renewed attention to the case. Watch the full report from KTLA’s Jillian Smukler in the video at the top of this story.

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All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTLA. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTLA staff before being published.

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Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run truck driver in Sun Valley

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Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run truck driver in Sun Valley

A truck driver was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist in Sun Valley.

The Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspect as Edvard Gyulnazaryan, 64, of Glendale.

On May 28, police responded to the crash near Bradley Avenue and Tuxford Street around 4:20 a.m.

Gyulnazaryan was driving a semi-truck when he made a left turn onto a private property. 

A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Bradley Avenue and Tuxford Street in Sun Valley on May 28, 2026. (Google Maps)

A motorcyclist from behind attempted to pass on the left side of the truck during the turn and was struck by the vehicle.

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Gyulnazaryan continued driving and did not stop to check on the motorcyclist, police said.

The biker was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. His name is being withheld pending identification and notification to next of kin.

Police said Gyulnazaryan returned to the scene hours later and was taken into custody. He was booked at the Van Nuys jail for felony hit-and-run causing death.

“Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” LAPD said.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Detective Ramirez at 818-644-8025 or Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114. 

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During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

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