An ex-FBI criminal profiler has offered his insight into the Nancy Guthrie case, noting that a tattoo may be a key piece of evidence. In a recent interview, the former FBI agent shared his thoughts on how investigators can identify the suspect.
Ex profiler claims Nancy Guthrie’s suspect’s alleged tattoo key to find him
Jim Clemente, a former supervisory special agent for the FBI, has weighed in on the ongoing investigation of Guthrie’s kidnapping. Speaking with Fox News, he noted that authorities can use the tattoo. Reportedly, it was visible on the perpetrator’s right wrist in the surveillance footage to track him down. Clemente gave his thoughts on recovering forensic evidence as well.
“Inside the house is much more protected. So I’m sure that’s going to reveal a lot more,” Clemente said. “Any time, any place where he spent any time — that’s where you’re going to see it,” he added, noting that evidence outside the home is often destroyed due to environmental disturbances.
The ex-FBI profiler further explained, “That tattoo, if it is a tattoo, will be able to help them rule in and rule out people. Certainly, it will help the public.” According to Clemente, the suspect “revealed a tremendous amount, so he’s not a professional.” He also explained how the general public can aid in the investigation. “The public should be looking for somebody who’s been under stress for the last several weeks — who didn’t show up for work, called in sick, or bagged out of social responsibilities,” Clemente said.
Clemente further noted, “He’s probably tried to change his appearance, hide his car — maybe paint it, clean it really thoroughly more than he normally does. And he may have left the area for a last-minute emergency.”
The former FBI agent also weighed in on the perpetrator’s motives as well. “If his goal was to go in and get out, then he failed at that,” he said. “It may indicate that his goal was something else, and this became an afterthought or the result of something going wrong.” Guthrie has been missing since Sunday, February 1. As of now, officials have not publicly named a suspect.
