Nancy Guthrie: Savannah Guthrie's Mother Disappearance Remains a Mystery

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains a mystery as of April 2026.

The 84-year-old was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills, near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026, after last being seen on the evening of January 31, 2026.

An investigation by the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI continues, searching for clues amid mounting evidence suggesting a possible abduction.

Despite numerous efforts, including a significant reward, Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts remain unknown.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, at her residence in the Catalina Foothills.

She was reported missing on February 1, 2026, after failing to attend a scheduled church service, alarming her family, who reported her missing after being unable to contact her.

Blood was found near the front entrance of the home, which was later confirmed through forensic testing to be Nancy Guthrie's blood.

Furthermore, the back door of Nancy's home was found open.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that the evidence recovered, including the condition of the home and Nancy's limited mobility, indicated that she was likely abducted or forcibly taken away.

Nancy Guthrie had limited mobility and could not walk far on her own, further supporting the suspicion of foul play.

Doorbell camera footage from Nancy Guthrie's home became a crucial clue in the investigation.

The footage shows a masked individual, wearing a backpack and carrying a weapon, fiddling with a camera in the early morning hours of February 1, 2026.

As of April 4, 2026, no suspects have been publicly named.

Several ransom notes of unknown origin demanded payment in cryptocurrency, with two deadlines having already passed on February 9.

The FBI considers tracking the Bitcoin payments their "best lead," using blockchain analysis tools to trace the flow of funds and potentially identify the perpetrator.

The multi-agency investigation is being led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and search-and-rescue teams.

Hundreds of FBI agents and members of the Pima County Sheriff's Department have spent weeks searching for Nancy Guthrie.

Guthrie's family has offered an ever-increasing reward for information leading to her recovery.

As of February 24, the reward is set at $1 million.

As of April 6, 2026, the reward had reportedly reached $1.2 million.

Authorities have also asked anyone within a two-mile radius of Guthrie's home to submit any footage they may have from January 1 to February 2 that they deem "unusual or significant."

The case has garnered international attention, with Savannah Guthrie, NBC's "Today" show host, suspending her broadcast duties, including coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, to participate in the ongoing search.

Savannah Guthrie is scheduled to return to the "Today" show on April 6, 2026, stating that she will return to work as a form of "protest" and to rediscover joy.

On April 3, 2026, former Pima County SWAT commander Bob Krieger spoke out about criminal activity, including smuggling and violent crime, in the remote desert area west of Tucson.

On April 4, 2026, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos denied claims from anonymous sources that the officers who first arrived on the scene had no experience with homicides.

On April 5, 2026, it was reported that the body of an adult woman found in a Scottsdale canal had no apparent connection to the Nancy Guthrie case.

As of April 3, law enforcement stated that Nancy Guthrie's condition and whereabouts were still unknown, and as of April 6, 2026, Nancy Guthrie was still missing.