UMVA has learned that a major development has taken place in the investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her Tucson home over 100 days ago.
The Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, who is leading the investigation, has revealed that he is no longer in close contact with the Guthrie family, handing off personal communications to his detectives. This move comes as investigators continue to pursue leads on the abduction, which they believe was carried out by a man who was caught on home security footage at Nancy's front door.
The released footage shows an armed and masked suspect, but despite the intense interest in the case and a substantial reward offer, the investigation appears to have yielded few results. A $1 million reward has been offered by the Guthrie family, while the FBI has offered a separate $100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's safe return or an arrest.
Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today show, has been open about the pain of her mother's disappearance, but sources close to her say she has shown remarkable strength and resilience in the face of uncertainty. Recently, she returned to the Today show after a two-month hiatus, during which she was by her family's side in Arizona, pleading for her mother's return.
In a touching tribute to her mother on Mother's Day, Savannah shared a heartfelt video message, expressing her love and longing for her mother. She also renewed her appeal for information about Nancy's disappearance, urging followers to keep praying for her safe return and to contact the authorities if they have any information.
Criticism has emerged about the pace of the investigation, with some questioning why more progress hasn't been made, especially given the release of the surveillance footage. An ex-FBI agent has spoken out, suggesting that detectives may have more information than they have disclosed so far, but that it has not yet yielded tangible results.
Despite these challenges, the FBI has emphasized that the case remains a major priority. As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, her family and loved ones remain hopeful that she will be found safe and sound.
