The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has taken a dramatic turn at a regional hospital. The family’s longtime gardener—found unconscious the same day Nancy vanished—has regained consciousness after days in a medically induced coma.
Initially believed to have suffered an accidental fall, trauma analysis later suggested his head injury was too severe to be accidental, raising suspicions he was deliberately silenced. As someone who knew the estate’s hidden corners and routines, investigators believed he may have seen or heard something critical.
When doctors reduced his sedation, he briefly opened his eyes and, before a formal interview began, uttered a single sentence:
“The person who took Nancy was…”
He lost consciousness again before finishing.
Authorities have documented the statement as potentially crucial evidence and increased security around his hospital room. Detectives now suspect he witnessed the abduction and recognized the perpetrator, shifting the focus to individuals with legitimate access to the property.
Medical experts caution that early post-coma memories can be fragmented or distorted, but investigators hope to corroborate any future details with existing physical evidence.
For Nancy’s family, including Savannah Guthrie, the statement confirms their worst fear—that she was taken. As they wait for the gardener to regain strength and finish his sentence, the case hangs on those unfinished words, which may finally reveal who is responsible.