India, May 30 -- The Nancy Guthrie case took an unexpected turn earlier this month when human bone remains were discovered near the 84-year-old's Tucson-area home. However, authorities have now confirmed that the find is unrelated to the alleged kidnapping investigation.

The remains were discovered on May 7 by local YouTuber AJ Wysopal while he was searching an area roughly five miles from the residence of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's home. Tucson police later determined the bones were human but quickly ruled out any connection to Guthrie's disappearance.

"The bone found near Craycroft and River was determined to be human. This will be a prehistoric anthropological investigation. The University of Arizona's Anthropology Departme...