Authorities in Arizona confirmed that a black backpack believed to be associated with a person of investigative interest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie was recovered from a commercial trash container approximately five kilometers from the family residence. The discovery was made after sanitation workers flagged an unusually heavy and tightly secured bag during routine collection. Deputies were called to the scene and quickly secured the area.
According to law enforcement sources, officers detected a strong, unusual odor emanating from the container, prompting the use of protective masks before opening the backpack. Hazmat protocol was not fully activated, but precautionary measures were implemented to avoid potential exposure to chemical irritants or biological contaminants. The bag was photographed in place, sealed, and transported under controlled conditions to a forensic processing facility.
