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For nine long days, the Guthrie family held onto hope, even as the media speculated wildly about Nancy’s fate. The ransom demand, a shocking $6 million in Bitcoin, initially painted a picture of a typical kidnapping case, but forensic breakthroughs soon revealed the harsh truth.
Forensic analysis of blood evidence from Nancy’s home connected it to Cioni’s vehicle, and traces of DNA were found in his car and the trunk, along with fibers matching Nancy’s clothing. Enhanced security footage showed Cioni’s car returning to the area around 2 AM, long after the drop-off, before leaving the property.