Who is Nancy Guthrie and what happened to her?

Nancy Guthrie Is Still Missing After Several Significant Developments in the Case

Nancy Guthrie is still missing despite significant developments in her case, leaving her family and the public searching for answers as law enforcement officials continue their investigation.

The 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31. According to officials, Nancy Guthrie is suspected to have been abducted from her home.

In recent days, there have been significant developments in the case, including the release of doorbell camera footage showing a possible suspect and the detention of an individual who was questioned by police for more than 48 hours. Despite these developments, Nancy Guthrie remains missing.

Here is what we know so far about who she is, what happened, and where the investigation stands.

Who Is Nancy Guthrie?

Nancy Guthrie is the mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie and her sister. She has appeared on the show many times over the years and is familiar to viewers through stories shared by her daughter.

Nancy raised her daughters as a single mother after their father died of a heart attack when Savannah Guthrie was only 16 years old.

In 2022, Savannah Guthrie honored her mother on her 80th birthday with a heartfelt tribute praising her strength and resilience. She said her mother meets life’s challenges “with grit, without self-pity, with determination, and always with unshakable faith.”

Have They Found Nancy Guthrie Yet? Latest Updates on the Case Today

At this time, Nancy Guthrie is still missing despite several high-profile developments in the investigation. Police say they have followed up on multiple leads, but no confirmed breakthroughs have been announced.

What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday night, January 31, when her family dropped her off at home after having dinner together. When she failed to attend church services the following day, her relatives reported her missing.

Authorities believe she may have been kidnapped sometime overnight. Investigators noted that Nancy had limited mobility and lived alone, which raised serious concerns about her safety.

Man Detained in Relation to Nancy Guthrie Missing Case

On Tuesday, February 10, the FBI released images and video recorded by Nancy Guthrie’s Google Nest doorbell camera. The footage shows a masked man of medium build, armed with a weapon, approaching her front door.

The suspect appears to be wearing disposable gloves and carrying a backpack. A gun can be seen in a holster near his waist. In the video, the man attempts to block the doorbell camera with his hand before breaking off a twig from a nearby plant to further obscure the camera’s view.

Despite the release of the footage and the detention of a suspect, no arrests have been made. Nancy Guthrie remains missing.

Investigation Continues

Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing. Police continue to follow leads and are encouraging anyone with information related to the case to contact authorities.

Perry Vandell and Richard Ruelas are reporters with the Arizona Republic who also contributed to this report.