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

[LetsSolvIt]

It's difficult to know without being close to anyone in the family, but what if AG is scared, not guilty. Could there be DV going on? Her body language appears unusual to some, I agree. It's such a major stressful situation and everyone reacts in their own way. But, what if she is scared for her own safety?

This what I've been wondering. OMO.

 

[ab01]

Has there been information about search warrants being filed?

Those wouldn’t be made public at this point. But there have been without a doubt ones filed, as there have been many searches taking place.

 

[Wsimm]

Exactly. What I’m saying is if AG/SIL are innocent, there is a reason why they had to check on NG. If they are innocent it’s not a hard timeline to explain, for what reason did they check in on her and go to her house at 11:56. 8 days later and we don’t have that answer? Cmon

Agree, if they’re innocent I imagine there would be several phone calls to NG before the drive over. I just don’t believe the early release of a “church call” and now no mention of it in LE timeline was haphazardly thrown out there. IMO

 

[mikeshanty]

What would be the reason not to announce the arrest if so?

Find the body first?

 

[CandyKiss]

where are you getting this data??? Please show us a link....

I have a well constructed time-line of hard facts, that was created by a WSer...
but it shows no "checking on" or anything about this 11:56.

This is a big deal, and really does alter the thinking... so hope to get the facts link.
tia.

A timeline of the disappearance of and search for Nancy Guthrie

Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, investigators on Thursday released a detailed timeline.

www.pbs.org

 

[investigatoroffacts]

Why don't they spend more time, just canvas it all. Why "oh let’s go check the tank today" (8 days later) This seems so odd there wouldn't be a huge crew searching every nook and cranny right off.

Most likely because each tip that comes through the tip line, they have to investigate, and they assess them as they come in.

 

[LetsSolvIt]

No - there were some photos of him with AG earlier in the week. Nothing since. I believe he is being interviewed extensively or possibly already arrested.

Or hiding -- not wanting to be seen in public after AB allegations? OMO.

 

[Napoli]

Has ANYONE considered that the perp is reading these comments? Whoever he is, he has managed to pull off a disappearance of an elderly lady who is well connected. He has opened a bitcoin account. He has a so far, untraceable Email. He is familiar enough with the area that he notified a local TV station and a high profile entertainment outlet..TMZ. The "tip" by AB sent everyone in the wrong direction and THAT IS WHAT BOUGHT THE PERP more time. His crime has been so far flawless. Maybe no ransom has been paid but no mother has been recovered and that's not a win for the family. SG is a nice news person but there are dozens. Someone working for her mom or an associate of an associate plotted this, right down to timing it so SG wouldnt be in Milan. 6 million in ransom is more than the average person could manage. With very little research, someone seized on a woman whose daughter was popular and had a substantial nest egg. The crime was built around familiarity with a lady is Tuscon (NG) and her well heeled daughter. It's a local person with criminal connections. JMO.

 

[Vegasgrl]

I, myself have never interacted with AG. However, I have direct family who has met and interacted with her on multiple occasions. They testify that AG gave off a distant and stubborn demeanor.

I say this to just clarify- I think this is normal behavior for her. So the little bit we see of her in the highly scripted instagram videos should not be held against her to judge her character.

Interesting, thank you for sharing this. Were they able to discern anything about the dynamics within her household?

 

[Walela]

Ah water storage could mean we are going to fill an abandoned tank to see what floats to the top. Has anyone verified this image is from the daughter's home?

I thought this image is Nancy's home...is it captioned wrong?

That's a pretty big opening for a septic tank....ours isn't nearly that large. If it's a cistern why not drop a camera down there and look?

 

[WillenFan21]

I'm chatting with my best friend right now because her and I always get into these types of cases together. She is a defense attoryeny in Seattle. This was her thoughts and she made some good points especially about knowing about Nancy's pacemaker being connected to the watch!

 

[cady]

No - there were some photos of him with AG earlier in the week. Nothing since. I believe he is being interviewed extensively or possibly already arrested.

A WSer replied to me last night that he checks Pima County Jail every hour.....as of then, no news

 

[justwannahelp]

Have any SIL or AG coworkers, bosses, neighbors, acquaintances chimed in?

Not to my knowledge….
Would be interesting to hear from them

 

[BUF]

I do hope that a reporter can ask the sheriff what actually triggered the search for Nancy on Sunday since LE has since removed the "call from a church member" from the official timeline.b

I don’t think the sheriff will be answering anymore reporter’s questions

 

[TristanP]

I’ve wondered ever since those pics if he ever returned to the house and if so if he left the house with AG when she went to stay elsewhere. I’ve not been able to find anything about him since they were in that car leaving their house that day.

Considering a million or so people are suspecting or outright accusing him of murdering his mother in law for money, he’s smart to maintain privacy.

Everything he did would be discussed incessantly online, as this thread demonstrates.

It’s not the norm for Websleuths to allow it.

 

[clearskies1]

Has ANYONE considered that the perp is reading these comments? Whoever he is, he has managed to pull off a disappearance of an elderly lady who is well connected. He has opened a bitcoin account. He has a so far, untraceable Email. He is familiar enough with the area that he notified a local TV station and a high profile entertainment outlet..TMZ. The "tip" by AB sent everyone in the wrong direction and THAT IS WHAT BOUGHT THE PERP more time. His crime has been so far flawless. Maybe no ransom has been paid but no mother has been recovered and that's not a win for the family. SG is a nice news person but there are dozens. Someone working for her mom or an associate of an associate plotted this, right down to timing it so SG wouldnt be in Milan. 6 million in ransom is more than the average person could manage. With very little research, someone seized on a woman whose daughter was popular and had a substantial nest egg. The crime was built around familiarity with a lady is Tuscon (NG) and her well heeled daughter. It's a local person with criminal connections. JMO.

I'm not sure why it matters if the perp is reading this thread? Are you suggesting that we not comment? There is analysis and comments all over the place, not just here.

 

[rosesfromangels]

Maybe she didn't want to drive home in the dark as many seniors try to avoid that. But I find it odd that her daughter or son in law didn't drive that short distance and pick her up to begin with. JMOO

They were busy making dinner. If he’s like most men I know, the SIL was grilling something and the wife making everything else. Maybe they were hooching it up a bit while cooking too. Easier to send for an uber and have everything ready when Mom arrived. Just a guess.

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[birdbox]

If a search warrant was given for AG property (assuming for last night and today) would they also search their work pcs? Look at chat gpt searches, Google history, Google location of SIL and AG? If a premeditated event, wouldn't you maybe hide under the cover of a work pc to look up maps, routes, tools needed, etc?

 

[GailAnne]

Is it unusual that they haven't even named a person of interest, or did Ashleigh Banfield make that unnecessary?

Police are often slow to name suspects or persons of interest to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, avoid violating the privacy rights of innocent individuals, and ensure a fair trial. Early identification can jeopardize evidence collection, tip off suspects, or falsely defame individuals before sufficient evidence is gathered. Police typically wait until formal charges are filed or they have enough evidence to secure a conviction, avoiding premature naming.

 

[rosesfromangels]

I'm not sure why it matters if the perp is reading this thread? Are you suggesting that we not comment? There is analysis and comments all over the place, not just here.

I don’t think the perp could care less what we are thinking or posting. They have their hands full right now.

Amateur opinion and speculation only