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Authorities suspect kidnapping in Nancy Guthrie's mysterious disappearance

Mar 27, 2026, 10:48 AM40
(Update: Mar 29, 2026, 9:18 AM)
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Authorities suspect kidnapping in Nancy Guthrie's mysterious disappearance

  • Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson home under suspicious circumstances.
  • Investigators found blood drops at the scene, indicating potential foul play.
  • Savannah Guthrie fears her mother's abduction may be connected to her own public persona.
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In Tucson, Arizona, Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman, went missing from her home on January 31. When her family arrived, they discovered both back doors propped open, which raised immediate concern, given that she was living with tremendous pain that limited her mobility. Savannah Guthrie, a co-anchor on the Today show and Nancy's daughter, expressed disbelief over the circumstances. Authorities suspect that she was kidnapped, as blood drops were found on her front porch, yet no suspects have been identified, and few breakthroughs have been made in the case. Savannah revealed that she believed some ransom notes related to her mother's disappearance were authentic, and she voiced concern that her mother's abduction may have been linked to her own public profile. Additionally, Savannah shared the emotional toll this incident has taken on her family and emphasized their determination to find her mother. Conversations within the family have led them to consider various frightening scenarios, exacerbating their grief.

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