Michael van der Veen Discusses the Nancy Guthrie Investigation in Newsweek

June 23, 2026 |

By van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin

What Happens If Nancy Guthrie's Body Is Never Found?

As the search for missing Arizona resident Nancy Guthrie continues, investigators face a difficult legal question: Can a criminal case move forward when a victim's body has not been recovered?

In a recent Newsweek article, attorney Michael van der Veen discusses how prosecutors can use circumstantial evidence, forensic findings, and other evidence to establish that a crime occurred—even in the absence of physical remains. His commentary offers insight into the legal challenges surrounding so-called "no-body" cases and the standards prosecutors must meet to prove their case in court.

Read the full Newsweek article here: https://www.newsweek.com/nancy-guthrie-no-body-case-experts-analysis-12076291

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