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

[cady]

Presser is in just over an hour, and I think it will be really telling.

It better be! This is all really sketchy. I usually have a general theory but I'm really stumped!

 

[MassGuy]

Do people think it will be Sheriff Nanos again. I sort of doubt it.

Yeah, he’ll be there I’m sure. I also think he’ll be much more careful with his messaging, thanks to lessons learned and federal involvement (and advice).

 

[Ur728]

Do people think it will be Sheriff Nanos again. I sort of doubt it.

Maybe it depends on how they want to be perceived.

 

[turaj]

I'm just wondering, if this was targeted towards SG and her money then why take her mom? Isn't it (i'm sorry to say) easier to kidnap a child instead of a 84 yr old with several health issues? Ofcourse both are horrific but usually when ransom is involved they go for the kids, right? Idk, just wondering about this.

if you are after ransom from SG better to go after her and all her security detail in NYC or her mother in Tucson in a secluded home living alone? I think the answer is clear.

 

[MassGuy]

It better be! This is all really sketchy. I usually have a general theory but I'm really stumped!

It’s just that kind of case. I’ve never seen anything like this, so I’m as stumped as you.

 

[Luna20]

On Ctv now, a statement from the FBI: they are not the lead, they are assisting only.

 

[gitana1]

DJT made what he perceives as a political good move in the midst of chaos in Washington. Nothing to do with "liking her".

Oh. He made a comment early on about Savannah being “good to him” or something.

 

[floridafreshsqueez]

I'm just wondering, if this was targeted towards SG and her money then why take her mom? Isn't it (i'm sorry to say) easier to kidnap a child instead of a 84 yr old with several health issues? Ofcourse both are horrific but usually when ransom is involved they go for the kids, right? Idk, just wondering about this.

I think both SG’s kids are middle school aged so…you have the potential for a real fight by an able bodied child, and they likely attend a private school, their schedule would presumably be more difficult to work with.

Nancy has lived in the same house for 50+ years and at 84, has a presumably more predictable schedule. Being mobility challenged, having more health issues and less likely to engage in fighting back or attempting to escape makes her a more appealing victim IMO.

 

[CrimeDawg123]

I think it is VERY helpful. The absolute hate towards her since that interview is shocking.

If there is that much rampant hatred for her because an interview was rude, or perhaps she didn't smile enough, that seems important. I'd like to see a link or something though.

 

[Sessiebo]

if you are after ransom from SG better to go after her and all her security detail in NYC or her mother in Tucson in a secluded home living alone? I think the answer is clear.

I'm not familiar with how much security detail she has on her children, that's why i wondered. I'm sorry, i wasn't known with SG before this all happened because i'm from Europe so didn't really watch her show

 

[Sunshynn]

I think it shows that she is a bit unhinged and detached from reality. Who knows what her and the husband were into in their day to day lives or how they lived?

MOO - but I think it means that, in the end, despite having a famous face for a sister that they are human and a regular family and just like an normal human family they want their mom home. I referenced the original quote below.

I know everyone is absolutely dissecting and analyzing every single part of the statement, but when Annie said "We are always going to be merely human—just normal human people"

What are you trying to imply, exactly?

 

[Sessiebo]

I think both SG’s kids are middle school aged so…you have the potential for a real fight by an able bodied child, and they likely attend a private school, their schedule would presumably be more difficult to work with.

Nancy has lived in the same house for 50+ years and at 84, has a presumably more predictable schedule. Being mobility challenged, having more health issues and less likely to engage in fighting back or attempting to escape makes her a more appealing victim IMO.

Good point, thank you

 

[Ur728]

This whole thing is really sad and baffling. NG legitimately seems like a really nice lady from what I can tell, and to be targeted, which I think she was, is really heartbreaking.

 

[moonbeams]

Do people think it will be Sheriff Nanos again. I sort of doubt it.

i hope not... but then.... i hope it's not a certain someone from the FBI, either.....

 

[gitana1]

Yeah, he’ll be there I’m sure. I also think he’ll be much more careful with his messaging, thanks to lessons learned and federal involvement (and advice).

I have missed a lot. Where did he go wrong in earlier pressers?

 

[Luna20]

Are these posts implying political motives considered rules violations? There were some yesterday implying this abduction was to distract from controversial political issues.

Political rhetoric is not to be discussed on WS.

 

[academyrd]

Hopefully the presser will be telling, but usually these scheduled update pressers are just meant to keep the media at bay and often contain limited info and lots of “no comment” responses to questions.

 

[moonbeams]

I'm not familiar with how much security detail she has on her children, that's why i wondered. I'm sorry, i wasn't known with SG before this all happened because i'm from Europe so didn't really watch her show

i didn't even realize SG had her own private security until it was mentioned a couple of times yesterday. of course.... they could be new because of this horrid event.....

 

[Luna20]

I have missed a lot. Where did he go wrong in earlier pressers?

You would have to see them to understand.

 

[Curiousobserver]

I have missed a lot. Where did he go wrong in earlier pressers?

Much more "folksy" than you expect, complained about the city council not approving more cameras etc...