According to investigators, the longtime gardener employed at the Guthrie estate has regained consciousness after spending several days in intensive care. The man, reportedly in his late seventies, was found unconscious near a rear service path on the property shortly after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing.
Medical staff say he suffered head trauma consistent with a fall. However, detectives have not ruled out the possibility of outside involvement. Because of his condition, he was unable to be interviewed during the earliest and most critical stage of the investigation.
His recovery has now drawn renewed attention.
Sources inside the hospital say that shortly after regaining consciousness, and before doctors could begin formal questioning, the gardener reportedly uttered a partial sentence that immediately concerned those present. Witnesses claim he said, “The person who took Nancy was…” before trailing off and losing strength.
Authorities quickly secured the room and documented the remark as a spontaneous statement. Investigators caution that such utterances must be evaluated carefully, especially when made during early recovery from trauma, as confusion and fragmented memory are common.
Detectives are now working to determine whether the gardener witnessed anything directly, overheard relevant information, or may be recalling events inaccurately. At this stage, no suspect has been officially identified, and Nancy Guthrie remains missing. Officials emphasize that the statement represents a potential lead — not confirmed evidence — as the investigation continues.
