The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has entered a critical phase. In a recent update, the sheriff’s department said the investigation is ongoing at multiple locations, with no scheduled press briefings unless significant incidents occur.
Pima County Sheriff’s Office deputies set up a roadblock a few houses down from the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of American journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who disappeared from her home in Tucson. (Reuters)Here’s what authorities and reporting have revealed so far.
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1. Police confirm possible kidnappingArizona authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was possibly abducted from her Tucson-area home while she was sleeping, according to Pima County Sheriff’s officials.
2. Security presence at Guthrie’s homeThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it will “maintain a presence” at Nancy Guthrie’s residence for security purposes at the family’s request, according to a statement shared with media partners.
3. Septic tank search raises concernsInvestigators were seen on Feb. 8 searching a septic tank and opening a manhole in Guthrie’s backyard. Journalist Brian Antin confirmed at X that detectives were examining the tank, although police did not reveal what prompted the search.
4. No suspects named yetAuthorities have repeatedly said they have not identified any suspects, persons of interest or vehicles connected to the case.
5. Blood evidence confirmedSheriff Chris Nanos said DNA testing confirmed the blood found on Guthrie’s front porch was hers, bolstering the belief she was forced from the home.
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6. Ransom notes under investigationMultiple media outlets have reported receiving ransom notes demanding $6 million in bitcoins. Officials have not verified their authenticity but said all communications are being seriously investigated.
7. The family agrees to payIn a video shared online, Savannah Guthrie appeared with siblings Annie and Cameron, saying, “We got your message … it’s very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
8. Annie Guthrie’s house searchedPolice searched the home of Nancy Guthrie’s daughter Annie and her husband Tommaso Cioni for several hours. No arrests were made, and officials said the search was part of gathering evidence.
9. Add urgency to health concernsAuthorities said Nancy Guthrie requires daily medication, has a pacemaker and suffers from high blood pressure, raising concerns about her well-being.
10. Church attendance claims are questionableA Daily Mail report suggested that Guthrie had been attending church online for years, raising doubts about the early warning due to his absence from Sunday services. Investigators acknowledged the information but said the investigation remains active.
