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

[SMK777]

As Briana Whitney says LD's attorney stated he got the Range Rover back,

looks as though we had two SWAT situations that were never going to lead to a suspect or an arrest.

 

[Arkay]

That dude didn't do this. Doesn't have the confidence.

JMO.

I agree. This interview really suggests to me that he doesn’t have the swagger or the steely nerves to go through with a kidnapping.

Especially not in his own neighborhood where he could be more easily recognized.

Also, I may just be naïve, but if I were guilty there is no way I would sit for an interview.

Too many opportunities for people to study his face and compare him to Porch Guy, and too many ways for him to slip up verbally or contradict himself in the interview.

JMO

 

[SaraSmile]

I agree. And having 400 agents assigned to this case??? I feel badly for all the other people with missing loved ones who get maybe 1 or 2 (maybe 5 or 6) people assigned to their case.

Totally agree, 400 FBI was a bad look. I think the FBI thought they would swoop in, solve case, save the day! But since it’s dragged on, I’m glad they went back to Phoenix. I’m sure the Sheriff or FBI will solve this over time. JMO

 

[Rick7788]

That was my first thought. He's too hefy. Add multiple layers on him and he'd be twice the size of PG. I don't think the features match either. The lips are too thin, and I still contend PG looks more Middle Eastern than he does Hispanic or White. MOO.

You are looking at him sitting scrunched up in a chair.
He would look a little less hefty standing.

I thought his calves looked very similar....that struck me right away. He he big hands just like the porch guy and pretty broad shoulders. I still see many similarities.
I would not write anyone off until an arrest is made. Though it does bode well for him that they returned his RR.

 

[Trish51]

We now know that the RR has been released.

At this time, I doubt he is PG based on physical appearance alone.

 

[SaraSmile]

Fair enough but it occurred to me that HE isn't really getting publicity. The investigation is, NG and SG are. There has been some profiling but the discussion has mostly been about the doorbell video and qualify of the investigation. I wonder if he's angry about that. MOO

I think he likes it just the way it is right now. There was lots of publicity for the first month, now FBI left, Sheriff not interviewing much.
Perp is happy, he thinks “mission accomplished”, and for now, he is enjoying his freedom! Laying low, trying to act “normal”, his own big secret! JMO

 

[GrannySheri]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028597186565697647

Mary states that she knows of nothing that was taken during the raid of the house, is that normal?

 

[Cassie P]

That's a really excellent point. To borrow a phrase from my sister, he stomped on a hornet's nest when he took NG. Surely an experienced criminal, who specifically targeted her, would have expected a lot of attention on the case. The massive public interest. is more difficult to predict, but IF they knew who she was, they should have expected this to get more assets assigned to the case than if someone kidnapped me. MOO

ETA: MOO

Yes an experienced criminal would have predicted the significant attention to this case. And that a well known journalist can pick up the phone and call a US Senator or other gov't officials for help.
There are other people more wealthy too. SG is Hollywood celebrity wealthy which is not billionaire level who could easily and quickly pay $6 million.

 

[Sakura2Sophia4Lucia]

However, it is very possible if he had seen the warrant, he would be telling the world things that they are looking for right now.

Exactly. Warrant is sealed because the investigation could be at risk once it's revealed what information LE and FBI have and how they got it. MOO

 

[Sakura2Sophia4Lucia]

I agree. This interview really suggests to me that he doesn’t have the swagger or the steely nerves to go through with a kidnapping.

Especially not in his own neighborhood where he could be more easily recognized.

Also, I may just be naïve, but if I were guilty there is no way I would sit for an interview.

Too many opportunities for people to study his face and compare him to Porch Guy, and too many ways for him to slip up verbally or contradict himself in the interview.

JMO

Totally agree

 

[Cassie P]

I agree. This interview really suggests to me that he doesn’t have the swagger or the steely nerves to go through with a kidnapping.

Especially not in his own neighborhood where he could be more easily recognized.

Also, I may just be naïve, but if I were guilty there is no way I would sit for an interview.

Too many opportunities for people to study his face and compare him to Porch Guy, and too many ways for him to slip up verbally or contradict himself in the interview.

JMO

I am not talking about this fellow at all, but there have been killers who give interviews.

 

[Oldguy]

And here is an archive link to that same Vulture article in case anyone can't get past the paywall:

https://archive.ph/VcEoe

Thank you! Very informative.
The retired FBI profiler almost has it!

 

[Sakura2Sophia4Lucia]

Yes an experienced criminal would have predicted the significant attention to this case. And a well known journalist can pick up the phone and call a US Senator or other gov't officials for help.
There are other people more wealthy too. SG is Hollywood celebrity wealthy which is not billionaire level who could easily and quickly pay $6 million.

NG was targeted. I think this perpetrator wanted this attention, but likely was surprised at the significant media attention this case received. If you don't want attention, you want to commit your crimes with people who aren't nationally known.

And there are plenty of elderly single women living alone in nice neighborhoods in Tucson. Many retired there with their spouses who have predeceased them and they are living in their homes alone. MOO

 

[Cassie P]

NG was targeted. I think this perpetrator wanted this attention, but likely was surprised at the significant media attention this case received. If you don't want attention, you want to commit your crimes with people who aren't nationally known.

And there are plenty of elderly single women living alone in nice neighborhoods in Tucson. Many retired there with their spouses who have predeceased them and they are living in their homes alone. MOO

 

[VeronicaVaughn]

What does everyone make of the theory that this could have been a local person, who:

- knows the neighborhood well but doesn't necessarily live in the same estates as NG
- has met SG, AG, and NG
- is a seemingly overly social individual, but kind of a loner when out in crowds
-is also a person who lives alone
-has a steady job, but not a typical work schedule

All speculation from me.

 

[Cassie P]

NG was targeted. I think this perpetrator wanted this attention, but likely was surprised at the significant media attention this case received. If you don't want attention, you want to commit your crimes with people who aren't nationally known.

And there are plenty of elderly single women living alone in nice neighborhoods in Tucson. Many retired there with their spouses who have predeceased them and they are living in their homes alone. MOO

I agree, NG was targeted. It is unlikely this was random. Too big of a coincidence that the victim is the mother of a well known celebrity and was featured in a TV show last year.

Whoever was sending some of the ransom notes to news outlets was cranking up attention as well.

Yes of course, the high profile crime was a choice. Unless a young/inexperienced/naive criminal. Or someone who wants the attention.

 

[SMK777]

What does everyone make of the theory that this could have been a local person, who:

- knows the neighborhood well but doesn't necessarily live in the same estates as NG
- has met SG, AG, and NG
- is a seemingly overly social individual, but kind of a loner when out in crowds
-is also a person who lives alone
-has a steady job, but not a typical work schedule

All speculation from me.

Could this description include someone who had done work for them?

 

[lonetraveler]

What the heck is that near LD's foot in that picture? Is that a mask of a lady or am I seeing things?
Bizarre.

Wow, I see it. Maybe it's a magazine in the purse.

 

[cathathorse]

FULL INTERVIEW [14 minutes]: Luke Daley opens up after being detained in Nancy Guthrie investigation-Says he is not the abductor and does not know who is involved-Explains what happened the night he was detained with his Range Rover outside Culver’s-addresses rumors about him and his alleged "girlfriend" impacting his life

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028583982703747475

It's interesting that when he was pulled over he says he thought, 'oh this must be about the Nancy Guthrie case.' Why would he think that? If I were pulled over by sheriffs deputies and detained I would think, 'they must have me mixed up with someone else!'

 

[Trish51]

I had to rewatch LD’s interview again. He contradicted himself a little in regards to his past. Did anyone else notice that?

The one instance he says over two years and the next one he says 1 1/2 years ago with the alleged gf, the girl he got arrested with a little over a year ago. We can’t mention her here, I believe. He does talk about her though.