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

[emigrate]

Our HOA tried to enforce this in our neighborhood. Unfortunately, I think that is because some people stay up all night with lights on their lanai or pool area that shine into a home's bedroom that is directly behind them. The rule is for the few who are inconsiderate not the majority. We actually have trail lights in the back and dusk-to-dawn lights on our garage. No houses behind us, fortunately.

That being said, there is so much distance in NG's neighborhood that I can't see how anyone's floodlights would disturb another home?

Why not just have motion detection lights that come on and record when there is motion around the home?

JMO.

They make amazing black out shades, some even can be installed and controlled by a switch by your bed. I would rather pay for these shades and have the neighbors have lights on. So many evil people in this world now that I would never tell neighbors who have night/dark fears they can't have their lights on.

 

[MassGuy]

I can see why someone would think that for sure, but I can also see that it's as likely that she is media shy and uncomfortable in those types of settings, particularly under these circumstances. Lots of folks have scrutinized and commented on her breathing and/or her blinking in the first video, but I attribute it more to "fish out of water" behavior myself.

JMO.

Three different family members going through the worst experience of their lives, and you'd expect each of them to be handling this very differently. No one is the same, each has unique personalities and stressors, etc.

 

[ivyvanmad]

Police are being vague. The doorbell camera was a Nest camera. LE has also mentioned ADT but they aren't saying if they have more Nest cameras or ADT alarm and/or cameras or what? Just that video is limited. They also mention floodlights but don't say if it is cameras, floodlight motion sensor or what

Okay gotcha. I’ve been wondering if any of her camera devices could have been hacked, someone could have been watching her for some time. I’m also curious who these cameras are for if there is no way of retrieving back history with account limitations

 

[MarciB]

For starters, he should not be saying things like “She’s present. She’s alive” or “She’s alive”. I’m still stunned that he made that claim in two separate statements.

Most recently the sheriff said he thinks Nancy is alive and then he said he hopes she is

 

[birdbox]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2020174121708159305

Im going to disagree slightly with his comment. There was an acid attack in Savannah, GA recently against a woman walking her dog. She's still alive and recovering. FBI got involved within about a similar time frame to analyze substance and they even created a holiness for tips. There is no dead person and no crossing of Stateline in that case. FBI can get involved for a variety of reasons and often do.

 

[minazoe]

Feb 7, 2026

Savannah Guthrie Silence of the Lambs quote in Nancy Guthrie kidnap video plea sparks buzz; 'did the Feds...'

Savannah Guthrie. TODAY show host, issued a video after her mother Nancy was kidnapped from her Arizona home over the weekend.

www.hindustantimes.com

''Many have picked up on the Silence of the Lambs reference and commented on it online.
“Savannah Guthrie quotes a line from Silence of the Lambs during her plea for her mother’s release,” one person commented. Another added, “In an astonishing coincidence, after hearing Savannah Guthrie's televised plea to the abductor(s) for her mom Nancy’s safe return, a partial quote of which was directly from the movie Silence Of The Lambs, I discovered through Grok that the recent abduction occurred EXACTLY 35 years to the day as the movie’s limited premiere release in Century City on Feb 1, 1991.”
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''There is no indication that Savannah was deliberately quoting Silence of the Lambs. In all likelihood, it was a coincidental matching of phrases. An account sharing the video also remarked ‘Merely coincidental.’''

Feb 6, 2026
Megyn Kelly is joined by Ashleigh Banfield, host of Drop Dead Serious, to discuss new details about Savannah Guthrie’s emotional video appeal about her missing mother, its similarities to the movie "Silence of the Lambs," why the messaging from the family appears carefully coordinated with law enforcement, what it suggests about the case, and more.

another thing that reminds me of the JBR case, using movie lines in the ransom note. mOO

 

[tricia]

Since the Sheriff hasn’t officially cleared anyone, that technically means anyone could be a suspect.
Because of that, when you’re discussing someone in that context, please use initials only.
We do this so if someone Googles a name, they don’t find page after page after page of posts tying that person to a crime. Even if nothing ever comes of it, that kind of digital footprint can follow someone for years. Jobs, relationships, reputations — it all gets affected.
We’re not legally required to do this. We choose to do it because it’s the right thing to do.
Thank you.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I’m sorry to have to ask and but I never heard that from him and feel like I’ve followed closely. Can you help with a link?

For starters, he should not be saying things like “She’s present. She’s alive” or “She’s alive”. I’m still stunned that he made that claim in two separate statements.

 

[SMK777]

I fear looking at WS a year from now and finding this in the Cold Cases forum.
This whole thing doesn't make any sense.
I hope I'm totally wrong and she's found safe within a few days.

Yes, I have also been fearful that this could become a cold case. Sure hope not.

 

[MarciB]

Okay gotcha. I’ve been wondering if any of her camera devices could have been hacked, someone could have been watching her for some time. I’m also curious who these cameras are for if there is no way of retrieving back history with account limitations

that's a good point. The reason LE couldn't access some video is because Nancy didn't have a subscription (per LE). Again, they didn't clarify what cameras or what subscription (I'm assuming Nest, but who knows?)

 

[Synergizer Bunny]

They make amazing black out shades, some even can be installed and controlled by a switch by your bed. I would rather pay for these shades and have the neighbors have lights on. So many evil people in this world now that I would never tell neighbors who have night/dark fears they can't have their lights on.

To install automated shades in our town cost an arm and a leg. We got an estimate for $4,000. So, we decided for now not to do it. Fortunately, we are on a golf course with no houses backing up to ours.

We live in a retirement community. Those complaining unfortunately live back to back on small lots. Their neighbors are noisy, stay up half the night with television on back lanai blaring and all the lights on. It's not for safety. We also live in a gated community with little crime in the surrounding area (fingers crossed).

 

[diggndeeperstill]

Im going to disagree slightly with his comment. There was an acid attack in Savannah, GA recently against a woman walking her dog. She's still alive and recovering. FBI got involved within about a similar time frame to analyze substance and they even created a holiness for tips. There is no dead person and no crossing of Stateline in that case. FBI can get involved for a variety of reasons and often do.

Honestly, I totally agree with you and should have refrained from posting that tweet.

 

[investigatoroffacts]

On the things people like to think are flowers- if they were truly flowers, don’t you think LE would have taken them into evidence? Although as I say that the Amazon package was there.

I think as others have said it’s sagebrush.

Sagebrush - Wikipedia

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I really think the plant debris by the front door matches the purple flowers seen along the walkway (likely ruellia / Mexican petunia). If that’s true, it raises the possibility that someone approached from that direction and unintentionally tracked plant material right up to the entry, either on shoes/clothing, or possibly by staying low/crawling to reduce visibility to the doorbell camera.
What also stands out is the green smudge/marking near the doorbell area, which looks consistent with plant transfer (like brushing against a stem or leaves). And since doorbells are typically mounted around 48–54 inches, contact in that area may be more naturally explained by someone taller than Nancy (5’5”). A person around 5’10” would be more likely to brush that height with their shoulder/upper arm. That said, Nancy could still have made contact if she stumbled, raised an arm, leaned into the frame, or was being pulled.
The presence of this debris near the entry feels like a detail that could matter.

 

[thefragile7393]

I can see why someone would think that for sure, but I can also see that it's as likely that she is media shy and uncomfortable in those types of settings, particularly under these circumstances. Lots of folks have scrutinized and commented on her breathing and/or her blinking in the first video, but I attribute it more to "fish out of water" behavior myself.

JMO.

I agree. Speaking out won't do anything except fan the flames more because everything said or done will just be picked apart. I'd rather keep silent myself.

 

[AZLocal]

I think it means limited street lights. Not sure what restrictions there are about porch or garage lights. A lot of these houses are set back from the street. maybe someone can clarify

I live in this neighborhood. We can and do have floodlights and lights on motion detectors. I also noticed NG’s pristine roof coating and would guess it’s been done very recently.

 

[emigrate]

Anyone think that this whole thing is too much work for people to make money? If they are such criminal masterminds couldn't they have found another rich person (maybe even a non celeb without the connections SG has)who has a beloved family member that wouldn't be such hard work like NG? I am starting to think like some of you that the ransom note and all that "noise" is just to try to keep out of jail as long as possible and they know they are cooked.

 

[Aquabot13]

I was really hoping to wake up to a huge break in this case! It seemed like things were moving really fast last night.

The family must be exhausted. Even in the best case scenario, they'll be harmed by this for the rest of their lives. I hope they have the support and information they need as they navigate this.

MOO

 

[AZLocal]

I really think the plant debris by the front door matches the purple flowers seen along the walkway (likely ruellia / Mexican petunia). If that’s true, it raises the possibility that someone approached from that direction and unintentionally tracked plant material right up to the entry, either on shoes/clothing, or possibly by staying low/crawling to reduce visibility to the doorbell camera.
What also stands out is the green smudge/marking near the doorbell area, which looks consistent with plant transfer (like brushing against a stem or leaves). And since doorbells are typically mounted around 48–54 inches, contact in that area may be more naturally explained by someone taller than Nancy (5’5”). A person around 5’10” would be more likely to brush that height with their shoulder/upper arm. That said, Nancy could still have made contact if she stumbled, raised an arm, leaned into the frame, or was being pulled.
The presence of this debris near the entry feels like a detail that could matter.

We have plant litter like this that gathers by walls etc. Dropped foliage dries out very quickly and collects where the wind blows it.

 

[Lamima]

I fear looking at WS a year from now and finding this in the Cold Cases forum.
This whole thing doesn't make any sense.
I hope I'm totally wrong and she's found safe within a few days.

Giving Bob Harrod vibes, sadly.

 

[birdbox]

What info/access to a patient is required to hack their pacemaker?

Only to be in range of the device, which is 6 or 7 meters. And from a cyber security standpoint that we studied in cyber warfare, you could download a virus on your computer or phone that could send a remote command to the device that could cause it to stop. We studied this in regards to covering all devices that could be hacked in our cyber kinetic portion of class. I don't think it pertains to her at all, just giving info on how it works. If a bad actor of an enemy governement wanted to they could hack it if within range or by a remote virus. Its a national security issue we study because we look at all sorts of ways our government leaders could be targeted in cyber realm. Hacking and malfunctioning a pacemaker was studied in lab settings and thry are vulnerable devices due to design on zero real security built in. Why? Because many manufacturers aren't thinking about it, because why would they. Thats what we do. We think about ways bad guys could be bad guys in the cyber realm and we write reports on it. You're welcome for that rabbit hole. Haha