A retired lieutenant with the Arizona Department of Public Safety has explained why the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is proving so difficult for law enforcement.
Dave Smith, who now works as a law enforcement consultant, spoke with Fox News Digital about the case, noting how the desert landscape in Arizona makes it difficult to find evidence.
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