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

[Justice101]

So angry that our FBI is so incompetent. Guy makes minimum wage, going about his business, when he's surrounded by LE. Then they break down his MIL's door, throw everything around in a search. Whoops. Sorry about that. FBI agents make GOOD money, and they can't do their homework? This is America 2006. We deserve better. (You can probably tell I live in Minnesota.)

Not incompetent at all. This has happened with the FBI since the beginning of time. SWAT team type tactics when closing in on someone who may only be a suspect.

 

[Justice101]

It’s almost like the family is unwilling to believe TC was involved. They are pointing the finger anywhere else including now at innocent people. Still looks like the band member to me.

I am going with a family member orchestrated.

 

[cherryleaf]

AB posted this video about 5 hours ago.

I just can’t with AB, what she said about SIL was awful…. <Modsnip wayyyy off topic> AB is a hack. MOO!

 

[Monepone]

I think this person absolutely looks like the man in the mask. I also think it's odd he is giving an interview so soon and he honestly seemed to enjoy the attention. It also doesn't mean anything that they questioned and released him already maybe they don't have enough. Maybe I'm wrong. JMO.

I honestly don't see any resemblance. Clearly he didn't fit the actual physical description and was probably released because he has a airtight alibi.

 

[shonyakay]

In Delphi it was "Bridge Guy" what should we call the suspect in this one? I vote "Lantana man".

 

[MollyHarps]

Ive just caught up - this case is one huge mess. I am sorry but the tips against the person they detained couldn’t have been very strong if he was released within a few hours without questioning.

I am a big fan of Brian and his work but I felt it was irresponsible of him to broadcast an interview with the mother in law of the detainee - she was clearly in complete shock she needed a hug off camera not a microphone put into her face.

 

[CrimeDawg123]

I honestly don't see any resemblance. Clearly he didn't fit the actual physical description and was probably released because he has a airtight alibi.

By now LE has determined his exact height and likely weight. They have a good picture of his eyes. They can tell if someone matches or not pretty easily.

 

[Sessiebo]

If he was in any way a suspect they would not have released him so soon. Someone prob had a grudge and tipped the FBI as said by the mother-in-law so they searched the house. Poor guy. Yesterday some people blamed the pizza guy and the uber lady.
They are all not the one on the vid - JMO

 

[Strangeworld]

In Brian's defense, many of us are suspicious that he doesn't in fact sleep. Certainly during this case he'd be lucky to grab the odd nap here and there.
He's usually very respectful and he's regarded as being among the most well regarded independent crime reporters in the US.
It looks a lot worse just because LE clearly had the wrong guy, but that's not quite Brian's fault.

I agree he's been amazing on the ground reporting on the case. I just think he crossed the line with the interview and the article. Because of his reach I think he probably needs to be more mindful of this. Reputation only goes so far as the last interview you do, just look at AB

 

[m00c0w]

Person who was detained has been released. It's a good reminder that detaining someone is different from arresting and charging.

Yes, I’m thoroughly confused at the response here. Police went out of their way multiple times to say this dude wasn’t even a person of interest, he was just being detained for questioning.

JMO

 

[VicBlazey]

In Delphi it was "Bridge Guy" what should we call the suspect in this one? I vote "Lantana man".

All the Brits here now being taken back to their childhood memories of retro cartoon 'Bananaman' I like it though. I can think of a few other names for him but they're definitely not appropriate!

 

[Strangeworld]

I feel sorry for this guy, it shouldn't be like this. I didn't like the FBI and media circus last night.

100% agree. I can't say it was the best day for media unfortunately. I can't speak for LE because I don't know what led them to detain this man

 

[Fascinated1]

Likely that at early stage of missing elderly “Silver Alert” (call to 911) triggers automatic contact with APS, who then visits and leaves card so they may be contacted when she is found (the process is to get involved early to help a person who has become more vulnerable & walked off - not kidnapping!). Good to know APS gets contacted when a Silver goes missing.

Agree. The card was visible in BEs video on 2/3 (where he shows the blood spatter). So it was early—likely before ransom received.

 

[Soccer Hooligan]

I just woke up and catching up, but they have closed the El Paso airport here for 10 days. 10 days? Have y’all ever heard of this—an airport being just closed? At first I thought it was maybe related to NG — but guess not. Just weird. Sorry for the unrelated post - but it’s weird nonetheless. Said for security reasons.

 

[sony12]

So did they quickly realize they were questioning someone completely unrelated to the case?

 

[Simply Southern]

I think this person absolutely looks like the man in the mask. I also think it's odd he is giving an interview so soon and he honestly seemed to enjoy the attention. It also doesn't mean anything that they questioned and released him already maybe they don't have enough. Maybe I'm wrong. JMO.

I watched the interview several times. He has big hands and bends his wrist just like the Nest video. Moo…

 

[Trino]

If he was in any way a suspect they would not have released him so soon. Someone prob had a grudge and tipped the FBI as said by the mother-in-law so they searched the house. Poor guy. Yesterday some people blamed the pizza guy and the uber lady.
They are all not the one on the vid - JMO

Tips need to be further investigated not jumped on, as this was obviously done. FBI agents are paid well for this?

 

[Trino]

I watched the interview several times. He has big hands and bends his wrist just like the Nest video. Moo…

And, he obviously has other attributes that show he was not involved. We now indict someone on big hands and wrist bends?

 

[dotr]

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nancy-guthrie-savannah-missing-mom-02-11-26

'Where things stand​

• Detained person released: Authorities have released a person detained for questioning in Rio Rico, about 60 miles south of Tucson, CNN affiliate KNXV reported. The man, identified only as Carlos, told The New York Times, “I hope they get the suspect, because I’m not it.”

• Surveillance video: The FBI yesterday released doorbell camera footage from outside Nancy Guthrie’s front door taken the morning she disappeared on February 1, showing a masked, armed person. Separately, FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency is looking at “persons of interest” in the case, in which authorities say the 84-year-old was taken against her will from her Arizona home.

• Pleas for help: “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie posted another message from her family following the video release, saying they believe their mother is still alive.'

 

[Spectrix]

It’s almost like the family is unwilling to believe TC was involved. They are pointing the finger anywhere else including now at innocent people. Still looks like the band member to me.

The family have not pointed the finger at anyone.
It was reported that LE responded to a tip-off.