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

[WonderAll]

I thought the same thing about MD when she said she hadn't met her. My impression was she seemed very medicated.

I am well-versed in psychology and mental health and I understand the effects medication can have. That was my impression as well. There are medications that can make someone extremely calm, passive, emotionally flat and significantly reduce anxiety. I wouldn’t be surprised if LD also took something to help manage his anxiety before the interview (if he is truly guilty).

Additionally, police may release someone if they do not have enough evidence to hold or charge them. So just because someone is released does not mean they are not guilty of the crime.

 

[Fargo]

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I think there's a couple things going on there. One, I suspect she's medicated. And two, as a mental health professional she appears to bounce between her usual clinical detachment and then responds personally when the interviewer demands it. The result is indeed disjointed. IMO

 

[LRinCA]

If LD isn't the suspect, and I don't feel like he is now that I've seen the interview and he has had his Range Rover returned (which is huge), then I am now convinced that they have very little to go on. And if that is true, then it pretty much confirms to me that this isn't some small town hustler or one-off criminal.

With little to go on 30 days in, this was likely a professional hit or an experienced sadist.

JMO.

BBM - I agree with this. Jmo.

My theory = revenge. Again, jmo.

 

[factseeking]

I had been hopeful that the FBI and LE had a lot of evidence and some strong suspicians about possible suspects. At this point, though, I agree that LE really doesn't seem to have any viable suspects and this perpetrator--who seemed to enjoy the planning and executing of being violent to a 84 year old women--may not be arrested for a long time and possibly never. JMO

You may very well be right sadly . On the other hand, what do we really know about FBI/LE's suspicions and evidence? We have a lot of theories. We have journalists who say they have "inside sources" but are their sources good? Imagine how much pain AB caused spreading the word that her source said the SIL was the primary suspect. We also have ex-FBI behavior profilers who offer opinions but note how careful they are about what they say because they know they don't have all the pieces either. I trust them the most tbh.

So, all this is to say what if the FBI does have suspicions? What if they are following good leads that we don't know about? I know it's been 30 days and again, you may be absolutely right but let's hope you are wrong

JMO as always!

 

[moonglow123]

If LD isn't the suspect, and I don't feel like he is now that I've seen the interview and he has had his Range Rover returned (which is huge), then I am now convinced that they have very little to go on. And if that is true, then it pretty much confirms to me that this isn't some small town hustler or one-off criminal.

With little to go on 30 days in, this was likely a professional hit or an experienced sadist.

JMO.

People always say it's very, very hard to solve a crime if it was truly a random perpetrator previously unknown to the victim. This case has been a stark reminder of that. Seems like it truly could've been a random Kohberger type, just without (as far as we know) any smoking gun evidence like a sheath left behind.

Could've been anyone that saw Nancy at any time, just like we still don't know exactly why Kohberger targeted his victims.

So so frustrating and awful, and it's devastating the Guthries haven't gotten their mom back and can't feel safe knowing this creep is still out there.

 

[wibbleflea]

If LD isn't the suspect, and I don't feel like he is now that I've seen the interview and he has had his Range Rover returned (which is huge), then I am now convinced that they have very little to go on. And if that is true, then it pretty much confirms to me that this isn't some small town hustler or one-off criminal.

I think it’s still too early to say that there’s very little to go on. Who knows what they have? I agree it’s very unlikely to be LD, though. I was hopeful on the day of the search, but it has been too long now for him to be a viable suspect. If it had been him, I feel that investigators would have known quickly.

My hunch is still that the perp is someone who appears beyond suspicion for this kind of crime. Possibly a one-off criminal, but certainly not someone you’d include on a list of regular violent offenders. Unusually bright, and probably known to be. He might commit white-collar crime. He’s probably good with risk, so not afraid of making choices that seem risky to others. Callous, obviously, but not in a way that’s obvious to everyone. People close to him will know, though. Women who’ve been close to him definitely will.

Knows Tucson but may have driven far from it immediately after the abduction.

Despite the careful planning, I’m guessing he’ll be identified through investigative work. The reward may not be claimed.

All just opinions and hunches.

 

[Arkay]

I saw the clip of SG and family visiting the memorial earlier today but with no volume. I just watched with audio on. Man.

It does seem final.

It seemed so much like they were laying flowers on Nancy’s grave, even though they know she isn’t lying there.

Terribly heartwrenching.

In the Jewish religion we place stones instead of flowers on a grave, but I have been to many funerals of other faiths where I laid flowers to honor their traditions.

But I know for certain that I’ve never laid a rock or flowers on a grave or memorial site without knowing for sure that the loved one has passed.

How does someone get closure if they don’t know if their mom is dead or alive? If dead, where is she located? Or if alive, is she suffering? Is she scared? Is she waiting every minute for a rescue? Does she feel abandoned?

It is absolutely haunting. I do believe she is no longer living just because it’s been too long. I hope to be mistaken.

JMO

 

[OldCop]

I’ve asked along these lines too Napoli.

Does anyone local have a Google view of her neighbourhood that shows neighbours proximity etc ?

Two photos showing the general neighborhood.

Photos show door-to-door searches and desert sweeps in hunt for Nancy Guthrie

The search intensifies for missing Nancy Guthrie as FBI agents comb through rugged desert terrain and canvass a Tucson-area neighborhood. Hundreds of investigators are assigned to the case, which has ...

www.yahoo.com

FBI going door-to-door in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood

Authorities are going door-to-door in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood searching for anyone who has any information on her disappearance.

www.12news.com

 

[VeronicaVaughn]

I think it’s still too early to say that there’s very little to go on. Who knows what they have? I agree it’s very unlikely to be LD, though. I was hopeful on the day of the search, but it has been too long now for him to be a viable suspect. If it had been him, I feel that investigators would have known quickly.

My hunch is still that the perp is someone who appears beyond suspicion for this kind of crime. Possibly a one-off criminal, but certainly not someone you’d include on a list of regular violent offenders. Unusually bright, and probably known to be. He might commit white-collar crime. He’s probably good with risk, so not afraid of making choices that seem risky to others. Callous, obviously, but not in a way that’s obvious to everyone. People close to him will know, though. Women who’ve been close to him definitely will.

Knows Tucson but may have driven far from it immediately after the abduction.

Despite the careful planning, I’m guessing he’ll be identified through investigative work. The reward may not be claimed.

All just opinions and hunches.

Someone who openly admitted to having met SG when the news first broke, then they suddenly stopped mentioning it and casually unfollowed SG on social media, perhaps? Would this raise suspicions for anyone else, or just me??

Add in all of other bullet points I mentioned earlier and I am seriously raising an eyebrow over here.

(All my own theories and opinions, FWIW)

 

[Chainspell]

New Ashleigh Banfield, haven't watched the whole thing yet, but some interesting information from her sources in the first few minutes regarding the sniffer. JMO.

 

[Sillybilly]

Hey everyone,

Unless you have valid reason to suspect LD or his 77 y.o. mother as having involvement in Nancy's disappearance, please forego the unflattering comments about them as individuals. It is really very unnecessary, extremely tacky, and not in the spirit of Websleuths. As always, members can discuss what is being said in the interview and offer reasonable critique as it relates to the fact of the case.

Just ask yourself, "If they truly have nothing to do with the case, why is it necessary for me to besmirch them in any way?"

Thank you.

 

[LetsSolvIt]

It seemed so much like they were laying flowers on Nancy’s grave, even though they know she isn’t lying there.

Terribly heartwrenching.

In the Jewish religion we place stones instead of flowers on a grave, but I have been to many funerals of other faiths where I laid flowers to honor their traditions.

But I know for certain that I’ve never laid a rock or flowers on a grave or memorial site without knowing for sure that the loved one has passed.

How does someone get closure if they don’t know if their mom is dead or alive? If dead, where is she located? Or if alive, is she suffering? Is she scared? Is she waiting every minute for a rescue? Does she feel abandoned?

It is absolutely haunting. I do believe she is no longer living just because it’s been too long. I hope to be mistaken.

JMO

Ask war widows … my uncle was a WWII Navy pilot shot down in the Pacific. My aunt was widowed at 23. They never found his body and she lived with wondering until she died seventy years later. Not really the same but the wondering forever leaves a hollow spot.

 

[Sakura2Sophia4Lucia]

You may very well be right sadly . On the other hand, what do we really know about FBI/LE's suspicions and evidence? We have a lot of theories. We have journalists who say they have "inside sources" but are their sources good? Imagine how much pain AB caused spreading the word that her source said the SIL was the primary suspect. We also have ex-FBI behavior profilers who offer opinions but note how careful they are about what they say because they know they don't have all the pieces either. I trust them the most tbh.

So, all this is to say what if the FBI does have suspicions? What if they are following good leads that we don't know about? I know it's been 30 days and again, you may be absolutely right but let's hope you are wrong

JMO as always!

Good points. And I hope that I'm wrong, too.

 

[Kapua]

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

JMO.

Agree.

He'd have to have the smug arrogance of Scott Peterson to agree to being interviewed when guilty. He doesn't. He is innocent and people need to leave him alone. IMHO.

He did say that he did not purchase the Range Rover until sometime after NG was abducted. So I am still curious as to whether the vehicle was involved or if the FBI found anything in it.

 

[SlimPickens]

Agree.

He'd have to have the smug arrogance of Scott Peterson to agree to being interviewed when guilty. He doesn't. He is innocent and people need to leave him alone. IMHO.

He did say that he did not purchase the Range Rover until sometime after NG was abducted. So I am still curious as to whether the vehicle was involved or if the FBI found anything in it.

Unfortunately I don't think the RR had anything to do with it. If it hit for anything, they'd likely have impounded it for any future trial. Certainly wouldn't have given it back to him so quickly at the very least.

JMO.

 

[SlimPickens]

People always say it's very, very hard to solve a crime if it was truly a random perpetrator previously unknown to the victim. This case has been a stark reminder of that. Seems like it truly could've been a random Kohberger type, just without (as far as we know) any smoking gun evidence like a sheath left behind.

Could've been anyone that saw Nancy at any time, just like we still don't know exactly why Kohberger targeted his victims.

So so frustrating and awful, and it's devastating the Guthries haven't gotten their mom back and can't feel safe knowing this creep is still out there.

Indeed. And it may not even be about Savannah at all. Could be as simple as Nancy accidentally cutting off a psychopath in traffic one time, or drove too slow while he was in a rush, so he followed her home to see where she lived. That could've been 'the last straw' for his trying to be normal for an as-yet-to-act-on-it psychopath. So he began to seethe. And plot. And case. And act.

Sigh. This case really runs the gamut. If we don't have an arrest soon, my brain might just jump the shark.

JMO.

 

[Charlot123]

I think it’s still too early to say that there’s very little to go on. Who knows what they have? I agree it’s very unlikely to be LD, though. I was hopeful on the day of the search, but it has been too long now for him to be a viable suspect. If it had been him, I feel that investigators would have known quickly.

My hunch is still that the perp is someone who appears beyond suspicion for this kind of crime. Possibly a one-off criminal, but certainly not someone you’d include on a list of regular violent offenders. Unusually bright, and probably known to be. He might commit white-collar crime. He’s probably good with risk, so not afraid of making choices that seem risky to others. Callous, obviously, but not in a way that’s obvious to everyone. People close to him will know, though. Women who’ve been close to him definitely will.

Knows Tucson but may have driven far from it immediately after the abduction.

Despite the careful planning, I’m guessing he’ll be identified through investigative work. The reward may not be claimed.

All just opinions and hunches.

Has access to some databases or knows how to search them easily
Also, probably above average knowledge of cybercecurity so younger than 40. I'd still put into 20-30 age group.

 

[Bluewing3102]

I know @Napoli will like this one...

I find it interesting that the family left a card and flowers at the memorial outside of NGs home. They could have just been filmed by the media taking a look and admiring the support from public. But instead they left their own written card worded similar to the videos SG and the family have been posting trying to humanize their mother.

 

[shonyakay]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028575309075972426

LD states he's been given his Range Rover back.

LD stated in his interview that he didn't purchase the Range Rover until after Nancy was reported missing.

 

[Dotta]

The search marks a month

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028700416553181232