The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered a chilling new phase. Arizona investigators have shifted from a missing-person search to a criminal inquiry, officially treating her home as a potential crime scene. Newly identified details inside the residence are prompting detectives to reconstruct the final hours before her disappearance, suggesting foul play may be involved.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is meticulously analyzing physical evidence, digital records, and neighborhood surveillance to establish a clear timeline. Investigators are distinguishing normal household activity from anomalies indicating possible intrusion or premeditated planning. Behavioral profilers note the abduction may have involved prior surveillance, pointing to a perpetrator familiar with Nancy’s routines.
Search-and-rescue teams, drones, and K9 units are combing the surrounding area while forensic teams work inside the home. The Guthrie family has remained private, supported by colleagues and viewers, as authorities urge the public to rely only on verified updates. Forensics, evidence collection, and digital analysis continue as law enforcement works to locate Nancy and build a case that can withstand courtroom scrutiny.