The serene Tucson foothills have been replaced by the harsh glow of police floodlights as investigators search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Her home, once a sanctuary, is now a forensic crime scene, with a blood trail on the steps and a destroyed Ring camera suggesting a calculated abduction.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is meticulously analyzing the scene, digital footprints, and surveillance footage to reconstruct Nancy’s final hours. Behavioral profilers note the crime shows signs of prior surveillance and precise timing, indicating it was deliberate rather than random.
Savannah and her siblings remain steadfast, navigating grief, national scrutiny, and federal attention while awaiting news. The community is shaken, and the family emphasizes Nancy’s life and legacy rather than her victimhood. Despite the chilling evidence, the hope for her safe return remains unwavering, as investigators work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.