Investigators Travel to Florida in Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie
Police are seeking further tips in the case of the 84-year-old, who vanished from her Tucson home nearly nine months ago.
Investigators have traveled from Arizona to Florida to meet with "lab scientists" as part of the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced Friday.
The officials met with the scientists to explore "what more could be done to advance the case," according to a statement from the department. The investigation into the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie remains active and ongoing.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, when her son-in-law dropped her off at her Tucson, Arizona, home around 9:45 p.m. Her doorbell camera was disconnected shortly before 2 a.m. the following morning, and a person was detected on video shortly after. Later that morning, her pacemaker disconnected from her phone and Apple Watch.
Friends became concerned when Guthrie failed to appear for church services, an unusual occurrence for her. Relatives arrived at her home later that morning and reported her missing.
During the investigation, FBI agents discovered potentially critical new DNA evidence at Guthrie's home in early April. Sources indicated that the sample was sent to a private lab in Florida for testing.
Savannah Guthrie, speaking on behalf of her family, previously appealed for information and stated they were willing to talk with any potential captors if provided with proof of life, not AI-generated images. She returned to New York City and resumed her hosting duties on the Today Show.
Authorities have previously addressed a series of ransom notes, including one that claimed to possess video of Guthrie's killers. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos dismissed this claim as likely false, noting that such incidents often occur during high-profile investigations and can cause unnecessary disruption.
In June, a large-scale search was conducted in Mexico following an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie's alleged grave had been found. The Pima County Sheriff's Office acknowledged awareness of the reports but stated they had not been contacted by Mexican authorities. The department reiterated its commitment to following up on credible information.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department continues to encourage the public to provide any tips, emphasizing that even small pieces of information could be critical to solving the case.