AZ Nancy Guthrie, 84, (mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie) missing - last seen in the Catalina foothills area on Jan 31, 2026

[Friday Fan]

Decided to take a look at crypto kidnappings. Sharing this article mainly for the GitHub link contained within that has an extensive database of crypto related crimes- including kidnapping/ransoms. From what I see though, somehow it’s known the victims or family of victims have large amounts of crypto.

Brazilian Mom Held for Bitcoin Ransom After Alleged Kidnappers Stalk Crypto-Trading Son - Decrypt

A Brazilian crypto trader's mom was kidnapped until a Bitcoin ransom was paid in the latest crypto "wrench attack," local media reported.

decrypt.co

In many parts of the world, kidnapping is an illegal business, which LE turns a blind eye to. But not in the US. Kidnapping for ransom and release is very rare in the US because of our strict laws against kidnapping.

 

[katydid23]

you're not wrong, but putting that out there without LE being involved isn't good, even if she is correct.

Sometimes authorities leak info to trusted reporters, intentionally. Maybe LE wanted the SIL to feel some pressure?

 

[303gmf]

So I guess that also rules out: Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Gila Monsters, Rattlesnakes, Scorpions.....I just can't see any of them smashing and grabbing cameras, but bears could have the dexterity...wait a minute, raccoons could smash and grab those cameras!

The javelinas scared me when hiking in Tucson and I grew up with mountain lions, bobcats and rattlesnakes

 

[txsleuth70]

Was NG still driving at 84? Signs point to no. 1. It's reported that she had limited mobility. 2. Annie and/or TC transported her to and from mahjong the night before. She's reported as unable to locate to the fam by a church friend after 11:00 a.m. for not showing up to church. So then who was it that was supposed to give her a ride to the church service? Service was prob around 9, 9:30 or 10:00. You would think whoever it was, they should have reported her unable to locate earlier than 11.

 

[sds71]

Good Shepherd New York will hold its online prayer vigil on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. ET.

 

[TheRaven]

adult family names are public information, aren't they? Savannah's sister and bil names have been used for the timeline - when the sister (or maybe it was the bil?) dropped Nancy Guthrie off, for example

I keep seeing SIL and BIL. Wouldn’t one of them be her sibling and one be the “in-law”?

 

[Curiousobserver]

The javelinas scared me when hiking in Tucson and I grew up with mountain lions, bobcats and rattlesnakes

Tarantalas...

 

[Sadi]

OK, sorry, I misunderstood, No idea what kind of security at Annie's house

No worries, Her home looks very nice and is valued at $650,00, I would think they would have cameras. Even if they don’t, I’m sure they would pass several on the drive to NG’s home.

 

[heli]

Was NG still driving at 84? Signs point to no. 1. It's reported that she had limited mobility. 2. Annie and/or TC transported her to and from mahjong the night before. She's reported as unable to locate to the fam by a church friend after 11:00 a.m. for not showing up to church. So then who was it that was supposed to give her a ride to the church service? Service was prob around 9, 9:30 or 10:00. You would think whoever it was, they should have reported her unable to locate earlier than 11.

They said her car keys were still there

 

[LAhiker]

Was NG still driving at 84? Signs point to no. 1. It's reported that she had limited mobility. 2. Annie and/or TC transported her to and from mahjong the night before. She's reported as unable to locate to the fam by a church friend after 11:00 a.m. for not showing up to church. So then who was it that was supposed to give her a ride to the church service? Service was prob around 9, 9:30 or 10:00. You would think whoever it was, they should have reported her unable to locate earlier than 11.

That's true. But as others here have noted, it's possible that she normally drove herself to church because that was during the day, but avoided driving at night.

JMO

 

[ModernMrsDarcy]

I keep seeing SIL and BIL. Wouldn’t one of them be her sibling and one be the “in-law”?

I think people are using both to refer to the same person: BIL, brother in law of Savannah and SIL, son in law of Nancy.

 

[sds71]

The javelinas scared me when hiking in Tucson and I grew up with mountain lions, bobcats and rattlesnakes

Nancy Guthrie appeared in a November 2025 story her daughter did about her hometown for the Today Show.
Over a meal, Savannah Guthrie asked her mother what made the family want to plant roots in Tucson in the 1970s.
“It’s so wonderful. Just the air, the quality of life,” Nancy Guthrie said in the segment. “It’s laid back and gentle.”

She said she likes to see the javelinas eat her plants.

 

[Sadi]

Sometimes authorities leak info to trusted reporters, intentionally. Maybe LE wanted the SIL to feel some pressure?

Or to make them think they are not on their radar, when really they are.

 

[DS2021]

Just playing devils advocate- what if it turns out that AB is correct on all of this? Does that change anyone's perspective on this?

Even If she is correct I doubt this would've been beneficial for the case. I dont see a universe where her announcing this would've been good for law enforcement and the investigation

 

[SMK777]

Do you think it’s possible they cleared the house so quickly to see who would return?

The old adage goes, "The criminal always returns to the scene of the crime."

 

[Walela]

Removing a septic tank lid without a backhoe would be time consuming and labor intensive and leave the ground greatly disturbed.

Our tank cover is easily removed with a shovel by the guy that pumps out the tank. but then we know where the lid is. It's covered with about 3 to 4 inches of dirt and grass. I could see using a small backhoe if you didn't know where the lid was and you needed to dig in several places.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

Was NG still driving at 84? Signs point to no. 1. It's reported that she had limited mobility. 2. Annie and/or TC transported her to and from mahjong the night before. She's reported as unable to locate to the fam by a church friend after 11:00 a.m. for not showing up to church. So then who was it that was supposed to give her a ride to the church service? Service was prob around 9, 9:30 or 10:00. You would think whoever it was, they should have reported her unable to locate earlier than 11.

She drives. That was said in a presser. Car was found at home.

 

[Sadi]

Even If she is correct I doubt this would've been beneficial for the case. I dont see a universe where her announcing this would've been good for law enforcement and the investigation

Very true, but maybe wants her moment in the spotlight for fame?

 

[academyrd]

Even If she is correct I doubt this would've been beneficial for the case. I dont see a universe where her announcing this would've been good for law enforcement and the investigation

Yeah I think it was telling that Brian Entin didn't go forward with what Banfield said. He put out a podcast after he went on her show, and didn't touch the SIL suspect thing. He is someone who I think maintains a high level of journalistic integrity. He seems really balanced and reasonable... so whatever she heard and relayed to him, he was not comfortable sharing on his channel.

 

[MerlinFalcon]

Very true, but maybe wants her moment in the spotlight for fame?

Maybe the person who gave her the info did so intentionally