The mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie is missing from her Tucson, Arizona home, prompting a multi-agency examination involving local, state, and federal authorities [[1]]. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night, and initial findings confirm blood evidence at the residence belongs to the missing woman, raising concerns for her well-being [[1]]. The case, which has garnered national attention and a $50,000 FBI reward, centers on a timeline of deactivated security cameras and a disconnected medical device, as investigators currently consider all possibilities.
The mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie has gone missing from her Tucson, Arizona home, sparking a large-scale investigation and a frantic search, authorities announced. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen late Saturday night.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos detailed that initial DNA tests confirmed blood found at the entrance of Nancy Guthrie’s home belongs to the missing woman. The case has quickly gained national attention, prompting involvement from federal authorities.
As of Thursday, February 6th, investigators have not identified any potential suspects in the disappearance. “Everyone is a suspect in our eyes,” Nanos stated.
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Sheriff Nanos outlined a timeline of events, stating Nancy Guthrie arrived at her residence around 9:48 p.m. local time after spending time with family. “At 1:47 a.m. (on Sunday), the front door camera is deactivated,” Nanos said. At 2:12 a.m., the camera’s motion detection system registered a person, but no video was captured. Authorities acknowledged the activation could have been caused by an animal. Subsequently, at 2:28 a.m., Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her mobile application.
The case has reached the White House, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressing it during the daily press briefing. President Donald Trump has also been briefed, and, according to Leavitt, “spoke directly with Savannah yesterday and said the federal government is here to help.”
FBI Director Kash Patel is personally receiving updates on the investigation, Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke of the FBI’s Phoenix field office confirmed Thursday. The FBI has also announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s location. “She needs daily medication, and we’re on day four or five and we don’t know if she’s getting her medication, which could be fatal,” Nanos added.
On Wednesday, Savannah Guthrie appeared in a video alongside her two brothers, pleading for any sign of life from her mother and stating they are willing to discuss terms for her release. “We are ready to listen,” said the “Today” show co-host, visibly emotional. The Guthrie family’s public appeal underscores the growing desperation as the search continues.
Several ransom notes have been sent to local media outlets, one of which included a deadline of Thursday afternoon. Janke clarified that any decisions regarding ransom demands are solely up to the family.
