A foul odor near a metal container close to Savannah Guthrie\u2019s mother\u2019s home sparked fear during the investigation. Police dogs alerted officers, raising concerns about a possible tragic discovery.<\/p>\n
But after investigators searched the area, officials determined the smell was not linked to violence or foul play. Experts later traced a similar odor inside the home to an unused bathroom drain, where stagnant plumbing allowed sewer gases to rise.<\/p>\n
While the discovery brought some relief, investigators say the findings may still help establish an important timeline \u2014 specifically, when normal activity inside the house may have stopped.<\/p>\n
The case remains active, and many questions are still unanswered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"