Investigators have confirmed that the longtime gardener at the Guthrie estate has regained consciousness after several days in intensive care.

The man, in his late seventies, was hospitalized following a workplace accident initially classified as a fall,

sustaining head trauma near the estate’s rear service path shortly after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing.

Mysterious Utterance

Upon waking, witnesses report he said, “The person who took Nancy was…” before trailing off. Family and officers present noted he was weak and disoriented, and he returned to a semi-

conscious state soon after. Authorities have documented the remark as a spontaneous utterance, stressing that it may carry clues but requires careful verification.Investigation Status

Detectives are reviewing whether the gardener witnessed or overheard events related to Nancy’s disappearance

and are reexamining the circumstances of his injury to determine if it was accidental or intentional.

Next Steps

Officials caution that the statement is a developing lead, not proof of abduction. Nancy Guthrie remains missing,

and the case remains open as investigators await a full, coherent account from the gardener.