What's new in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance?
Latest developments in the search
Investigators continue an intensive, multi-agency effort to find Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, who was last seen on Jan. 31. Officials from the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI have released surveillance images and video showing a masked, armed figure approaching the home. Those visuals have driven renewed searches and public appeals for tips.
Key developments in the case include:
- Law enforcement activity: A person was detained and questioned by authorities in connection with the disappearance, but that individual was released after questioning. Local police emphasize that the investigation remains active.
- Physical evidence: Investigators reported finding a suspicious black glove on a road near where Guthrie was last seen; federal agents are treating it as a potentially important piece of evidence.
- Ransom notes and Bitcoin: At least one ransom demand was circulated seeking payment in Bitcoin; sources say a deadline passed and that there has been activity in a Bitcoin account linked to the ransom notes. One update described a new note offering to sell information on the alleged kidnapper for a fee.
- Family appeals: Savannah Guthrie and her husband have been publicly pleading for help; the family has said they believe Nancy is still alive and urged anyone with information to come forward.
What remains unclear
No one has been charged in the disappearance, and authorities have not confirmed the identity of the person shown in surveillance footage. It’s also unclear whether the bitcoin activity directly links to a suspect or whether a ransom was ever paid. Investigators are continuing to comb the neighborhood and follow forensic leads.