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

[no nonsense]

I have a relative who lives in Tucson. She said the local news said they found DNA and hopefully it’s enough to analyze. They have asked neighbors to check their outside cameras.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Agreed. If her mentation and executive functionion are normal and she can navigate with an assistive device safely in her home there's no reason to live elsewhere if she doesn't want to. Elderly people live alone all the time. They often decline faster if moved to assisted living so why do that if they prefer and can safely remain their own home. She has in home help, and surely at a level that suited her needs, I cannot imagine SG not providing her that without question, up to 24/7 care. If her home wasn't one level, she surely used it as a one level and probably had chairs she could rest in strategically placed every 30-40 feet if she needed to sit. This is not a big deal for an 84 yo to remain at home without cognitive decline. She is a competent adult. It's her choice. Surely someone has talked about mitigating fall risks and trip hazards as well.

IMPO

The sheriff said that on her own she wouldn't have been able to get out of the house.
Which is very different then possibly being prone to falls.
What if there was a fire?
imo

 

[clearskies1]

The sheriff wouldn't touch the question asked by a reporter if anyone connected with Nancy was also missing.
It did speak volumes..imo

I didn't think he avoided that question. He answered "No" starting at 14:05.

 

[Jazzy5980]

That's a great question.

One scenario is: let's go to the ATM machine

Based on what I’ve seen it sounds like her purse was found in her home.

 

[keek]

The sheriff said that on her own she wouldn't have been able to get out of the house.
Which is very different then possibly being prone to falls.
imo

Someone or more def took her physically out of the house, as I believe they said she really can't walk more than 50 feet on her own. Plus the evidence inside or around that make him say that she was harmed and abducted out of her bed. It's just so awful for a vulnerable person such as she or anyone in a surprise attack like this appears to be. IMO

 

[WillenFan21]

If there is no way she left on her own then who the hell took her to Church that didn't show up to take her?

 

[Kemug]

Yes, it sounds like it wasn't her things they wanted, it was her.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I didn't think he avoided that question. He answered "No" starting at 14:05.

I appreciate you taking the time to correct this.
Also his body language, imho, states that “no” even more firmly than his words.

 

[clearskies1]

If there is no way she left on her own then who the hell took her to Church that didn't show up to take her?

Yes, how did she usually get to Church?

 

[whitelilac]

Yes, how did she usually get to Church?

She had a car. Maybe she was able to drive, if the walk to her car was very short.

 

[katydid23]

Although Brian Entin just posted there was no ransom demand in this case per LE.

Right, but LE is not going to say there was a ransom call, even if there was. So we can't know how accurate that is, imo.

 

[Kurzz10]

How do we know she was dropped off at home Saturday night? Have they released who dropped her off?

 

[whitelilac]

How do we know she was dropped off at home Saturday night? Have they released who dropped her off?

iirc, her son

 

[Izzylizzy]

I didn't think he avoided that question. He answered "No" starting at 14:05.

"no, no, no. all of the family has been very cooperative with us, working with us" etc.
The sheriff answered no to the family, not any associates of Nancy.
imo

 

[diggndeeperstill]

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2026/02/02/detectives-seek-photos-videos-nancy-guthrie-search/88484387007/

"At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction," Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said earlier in the day.
….
"Our department has established a Tip Line QR code to streamline the sharing of information. Through this link, Missing Endangered Adult, members of the public can directly submit photos or videos that may be helpful to the investigation," Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesperson Angelica Carillo said in an emailed news release in the evening of Feb. 2.

 

[Izzylizzy]

How do we know she was dropped off at home Saturday night? Have they released who dropped her off?

I posted this earlier.


I got here late and don't know if this already has been posted and/or if anything new is divulged.

Savannah Guthrie’s Sister Was Last Person to See Missing Mom (Excl)​

Savannah Guthrie's sister Annie Guthrie was the last to see their mom, Nancy Guthrie, before she was reported missing in Arizona

www.usmagazine.com

 

[MassGuy]

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[clearskies1]

"no, no, no. all of the family has been very cooperative with us, working with us" etc.
The sheriff answered no to the family, not any associates of Nancy.
imo

I think some reporters made a big deal about him only specifically mentioning family in his answer and not saying anything about acquaintances, but listening to him I think that was more about how he perceived the question, rather than trying to dodge the acquaintances issues. Could be wrong, but that's my view. And the question was -- are any of them missing? His answer was No.

 

[Deepinthought52]

Did someone want SG not to go to Italy?

I don't know what the net gain would be... but targeting her mother would almost certainly ground SG...

It would answer the question 'why her?'.

JMO

Can’t think of why not… those guys always cover the olympics and haven’t had this kind of issue previously. Possibly, but I’m thinking someone closer to her mother’s personal daily life. Jmo

 

[steff13]

If there is no way she left on her own then who the hell took her to Church that didn't show up to take her?

I don't live in AZ, but I work with Medicaid in my state. Based on what I've read, she would have qualified in my state for home health services. Part of the home health aide's job is to help the person access the community. That could include driving them to church if they are someone who normally goes to church. If the aide received a text from her saying, "I'm not feeling well, don't come pick me up," they wouldn't necessarily think anything was amiss. Of course, that relies on someone knowing her routine well enough to know to cancel the aide. Or points to the aide themself.

Or, maybe she ordered a Uber or a Lyft, and the just didn't yesterday morning. Or maybe the church has a bus that picks people up and she just didn't come out so they left.