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

[Tortoise]

I would think the SIL would have a key or know the code to get into the home rather than forced entry. This part seems off. I know some people here said who is going to gain from this? Look at it from that angle and you’ll find your suspects. Are Annie and her husband in debt? I know she’s a jeweler and I believe a writer, but what is her husbands occupation? Do they have children?

The break-in could be staging the scene.

 

[turaj]

I can’t imagine Savannah is not contemplating getting on air herself with a plea, media segment about her mother to get the message out so other media can run with it. What a horrible position for her to be in. I suspect we may see that coming. IMO

i think she is not getting on because LE is close to arresting her BIL?

 

[simlyme]

I know everyone has their own choice of music as I do , but, after I went down the rabbit hole about TC and listened to a few of the songs him and his band plays, something just sealed a real possibility of him being the perp. I had an inkling yesterday about him and I can see now why. I don't see any kind of income possible with him , let's just say I think he's very dark . Of course only my sleuthing opinion.

 

[Knitpicker]

I would think the SIL would have a key or know the code to get into the home rather than forced entry. This part seems off. I know some people here said who is going to gain from this? Look at it from that angle and you’ll find your suspects. Are Annie and her husband in debt? I know she’s a jeweler and I believe a writer, but what is her husbands occupation? Do they have children?

Theres info on this thread about him. If you scan up.
Reports are conflicting. A front and back door. Some reports are that the back door was open.
There is one child in front of them in the latest Christmas photo of the whole family (he is holding the black poodle)

 

[Knitpicker]

I know everyone has their own choice of music as I do , but, after I went down the rabbit hole about TC and listened to a few of the songs him and his band plays, something just sealed a real possibility of him being the perp. I had an inkling yesterday about him and I can see now why. I don't see any kind of income possible with him , let's just say I think he's very dark . Of course only my sleuthing opinion.

Found lots on him with a google search. There are a few with his name. Found that poetry thing which was weird. They must have been together awhile bc the photo of SGs sister was when she was much younger-should have taken screenshots of the instragram etc bc now they are probably down. Well maybe not bc that would look suspect.

 

[K9Enzo]

i think she is not getting on because LE is close to arresting her BIL?

Ohhh, I need to get caught up. Damn. Thank you.

 

[DizzyB]

Two nights ago, I started looking at that particular individual and texted the name to myself. I would not have put anything here because I understand the rules and will await approved sources. I remember the Barry Morphew days and the people here with their spidey senses, and the Sherri Papini kidnap doubters being reminded what this site is about. If what is being discussed turns out to be true, a lot of other sites will want to get something out there today so they aren’t completely scooped.

 

[detective.moon]

I would think the SIL would have a key or know the code to get into the home rather than forced entry. This part seems off. I know some people here said who is going to gain from this? Look at it from that angle and you’ll find your suspects. Are Annie and her husband in debt? I know she’s a jeweler and I believe a writer, but what is her husbands occupation? Do they have children?

there was a screenshot in this thread where he was introduced himself as a 6th grade and biology teacher, and he also mentions his kids.

we don’t know their financial situation of course! but between savannah, and the other brother who is a retired pilot, you could see they would be the ones who are less well off. that could cause some grievances.. if it was really the son in law who did this, i would bet there is a mix of financial reasons and emotional reasons related to family dynamics. (of course none of those reasons justifying anything like this!)

 

[MollyHarps]

i think she is not getting on because LE is close to arresting her BIL?

I agree - I think it’ll be abit like what happened with Moniques family they stayed very quiet as they knew exactly what had happened and who was likely responsible from day one.

I think Savannah not doing a plea probably suggests this will be the case here.

 

[SammiSleuthing]

Am I the only one surprised media camera's are going right up to her door and zooming in on blood drops and where the nest camera was? Why is her house not taped off? Brian Entin said it is no longer a crime scene but how can that possibly be. I understand FBI/LE took their crime scene photographs and samples but, still, we don't need people walking all over her property while this poor woman is still missing.

I think of the dreadful college murders in Idaho and, just like this case, obviously had huge media attention with media trucks camped out, day and night. And in Moscow they had the bodies, removed them and it still was taped off immediately.

I just find it appalling, honestly.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

They are probably trying to determine if the note is legit/ from the actual kidnappers so they shared it with Savannah and Annie to gain more clarity. Also it would be up to Savannah if she chooses to pay the kidnapping ransom on the off chance that her mother is still alive and will be set free if ransom is paid. Detectives know she has the means to pay though they may try hard to dissuade her from doing so.

It would be unethical to keep the note from Savannah if they think it could be legit.

I think Nancy was taken to Mexico - injured but alive- and that her kidnapping is cartel related.
The wording with the Thursday/ Monday business for paying or killing Nancy sounds to me a lot like what someone from a country with a large number of kidnappings (Mexico/ Venezuela) would say. This isn’t their first rodeo. They could also be moving Nancy around to various remote houses in Mexico if she is alive.

I really want to believe that Nancy is alive and will be retrieved alive.

Yesterday I was convinced this was a perverted deviant who attacked Nancy but today I think this was a targeted kidnapping to extort money from Savannah (who they know has deep pockets.) I’m not fully convinced that this was an inside job- could just be someone that found out Nancy lived in Tucson and did some snooping.
After all, a lot of private information was shared on several occasions on a major TV network with millions of viewers. Somebody could have seen this and started spinning their wheels.

In any case, I’m praying for an Elizabeth Smart miracle for Nancy.
She’s tough and mentally strong and will fight to stay alive imho.

Interesting thoughts. My point was that LE shared with only Savannah- there was no mention of sharing with Annie or “family” plural.

 

[Carovb5]

<modsnip> ... I stopped trusting MSM for information a long time ago.
Did you read the article? This Friedman guy was contacting people while the Grammys were on. That was Sunday night and here we are Wednesday. It’s so curious where he found out the son in law dropped her off then “checked” on her.
Did SG get this info out to him, or someone close to her? Who would it have been on Sunday?

Idea: what if it was Savanna? Highly suspecting her BiL, and a: thinking that possible info would come out if she planted that seed in the media? Or b: talking in confidence with a media-related-friend who shared it with this colleague/reporter?

 

[SMK777]

Authorities investigating ransom notes connected to disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Authorities investigating ransom notes connected to disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church will host a candlelight service for the Guthrie family at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

www.kold.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Am I the only one surprised media camera's are going right up to her door and zooming in on blood drops and where the nest camera was? Why is her house not taped off? Brian Entin said it is no longer a crime scene but how can that possibly be. I understand FBI/LE took their crime scene photographs and samples but, still, we don't need people walking all over her property while this poor woman is still missing.

I think of the dreadful college murders in Idaho and, just like this case, obviously had huge media attention with media trucks camped out, day and night. And in Moscow they had the bodies, removed them and it still was taped off immediately.

I just find it appalling, honestly.

It is not taped off because it was turned back over the family, and is therefore not restricted anymore. This generally happens far more quickly than people realise, sometimes within only hours, and Moscow should not be used as a yardstick. It is an anomaly.

MOO

 

[Knitpicker]

Idea: what if it was Savanna? Highly suspecting her BiL, and a: thinking that possible info would come out if she planted that seed in the media? Or b: talking in confidence with a media-related-friend who shared it with this colleague/reporter?

Yes we can’t forget that she is well connected. The site stated that he posted the information during the Grammys and people didn’t believe it.
Better to go with more of an unknown site than MSM.

From the article: Sources say the last person who saw Nancy alive on Saturday night was her other daughter’s husband, her son-in-law, who checked in on her. He is absolutely not a suspect.

Maybe letting her know if it was her that he would not implicate him, even though he is implicated being the last person to see her.
No one else knew that

 

[Knitpicker]

BINGO!!! I just did a search and found this..

2009, Fox News fired entertainment columnist Roger Friedman shortly after he was photographed with Today show anchor Savanna Guthrie and her mother, Nancy, at the show's set. There is no recent, widely reported direct professional connection between them; recent news focuses on Guthrie's upcoming 2026 vocal surgery and a family emergency regarding her mother

So theres a connection between the Showbiz 411 guy and Savannah and she could have tipped him off.

 

[thefragile7393]

Am I the only one surprised media camera's are going right up to her door and zooming in on blood drops and where the nest camera was? Why is her house not taped off? Brian Entin said it is no longer a crime scene but how can that possibly be. I understand FBI/LE took their crime scene photographs and samples but, still, we don't need people walking all over her property while this poor woman is still missing.

I think of the dreadful college murders in Idaho and, just like this case, obviously had huge media attention with media trucks camped out, day and night. And in Moscow they had the bodies, removed them and it still was taped off immediately.

I just find it appalling, honestly.

Because…as you said…it’s not longer a crime scene. That’s it.

 

[MadCowWisco]

Anyone giving a ransom note if they have any brains would know that you have to prove the person is alive before collecting. I keep thinking of the Fargo movie. Not sure how anyone can pull that off unless the ransom is just a distraction to the real killer. I hope thats not the case

Fargo Movie - lol loved that movie and excellent reference

 

[Knitpicker]

Fargo Movie - lol loved that movie and excellent reference

I can watch it every year and not grow tired of it. One of the best acted and creepy movies ever made.

 

[Inthedetails]

Some speculated more than one person was involved and I'm now leaning that way too. Speculation only.

jmopinion