SHOCKING UPDATE: Walmart confirms it has recovered CREDIT CARD purchase data for the Ozark Trail Hiker Pack — the identity of the young male buyer leaves the Guthrie family reeling

Family members, including Savannah Guthrie, were reportedly notified that a purchaser identity had been identified. Officials declined to characterize the family’s reaction but confirmed that next-of-kin briefings are part of standard procedure as developments unfold.

No arrest has been announced in connection with the retail transaction at this time. Law enforcement emphasized that corroborating evidence — including forensic testing on the recovered backpack and digital metadata — must align before any prosecutorial decision is made.