Nancy Guthrie: A Week of Anguish and Desperate Searches

The search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, has entered a second week, marked by mounting anxiety and a relentless investigation. The case, unfolding in Arizona’s Catalina Foothills, has captivated the nation with its disturbing twists and turns.

The Disappearance and Initial Findings

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31st, after returning home from a family gathering. She vanished without her phone or essential medications, raising immediate concerns. The initial investigation quickly revealed unsettling clues, including blood found on the front porch, later confirmed to be Guthrie’s.

Ransom Demands and FBI Involvement

The case took a dramatic turn with the emergence of purported ransom notes demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin. Multiple media outlets, including CNN, received these notes, with deadlines for payment. The FBI has since joined the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation, offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest of those involved. The FBI is actively working with private sector partners to recover any lost or corrupted video footage from Guthrie’s home.

A Timeline of Key Events

• January 31st: Guthrie returns home around 9:50 PM after spending the evening with family.
• February 1st (1:47 AM): Doorbell camera is disconnected; movement detected on surveillance cameras.
• February 1st (2:28 AM): Data from Guthrie’s pacemaker app shows the device disconnected from her phone.
• February 2nd (12:03 PM): Family reports Guthrie missing after she fails to attend her usual Sunday virtual church service.
• February 3rd: Purported ransom notes begin circulating, demanding millions in Bitcoin.
• February 5th: Savannah Guthrie, along with her siblings, issues an emotional plea for her mother’s safe return.
• February 6th: Investigators search Guthrie’s property, towing away a vehicle believed to be hers.
• February 7th: The Guthrie children release a video stating, “We will pay” in response to the ransom demands.
• February 8th: Investigators examine the septic tank on Guthrie’s property.
• February 9th: The FBI releases new images and video of an armed, masked individual tampering with the doorbell camera.

Desperate Pleas and Continued Investigation

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have repeatedly pleaded for their mother’s safe return, expressing their willingness to meet the demands of the alleged kidnappers. “We believe she is still alive,” Savannah Guthrie posted on Instagram alongside the newly released FBI images. “Bring her home.”

The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement officials continuing to follow up on leads and analyze evidence. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.

For more information, you can follow updates from CNN and local Arizona news sources.