As the Nancy Guthrie investigation enters its fourth month, experts continue to share their theories on what might have happened, with some suggesting the alleged abductor may have since been killed.
NewsNation’s Brian Entin, who has been covering the case in detail since the start, spoke to former FBI agents and other experts for NewsNation Presents: The Nancy Guthrie Mystery special, which airs tonight, Wednesday, May 6, at 9/8 c.
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