The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Born January 27, 1942, in Fort Wright, Kentucky; grew up in Cincinnati; graduated University of Kentucky. Formerly worked at University of Arizona (1990-2007) as spokesperson for University Medical Center, then Associate to the VP of University Advancement. Widowed in 1988 when husband Charles died of a heart attack during a mining trip in Mexico. Physical description: 5'4", approximately 150 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes. 84-year-old mother of three, including NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Disappeared from her home in the Catalina Foothills, north of Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026. Described as mentally sharp but with limited mobility — cannot walk 50 yards unassisted. Has a pacemaker and requires daily medication for survival. Sheriff Nanos stated her medication is needed daily or 'it could be fatal.' Had a standing Sunday routine with close friends to gather at one another's homes and watch a New York-based church service via livestream. Last seen at approximately 9:48 p.m. on January 31, 2026, when she was dropped off at her home by her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni after dinner and game night at daughter Annie's house.

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Unidentified individual captured on Google Nest doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home in the early morning hours of February 1, 2026. Physical description from footage: White or light-skinned; average to stocky build; long torso, shorter legs; appears to have facial hair/mustache visible beneath ski mask; described as having 'manicured eyebrows'; right-handed. Held flashlight in mouth while tampering with camera. Wearing long sleeves (black jacket), light-colored pants, and a ski mask with holes cut for eyes and mouth. Carrying what appears to be an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack — a Walmart private-label backpack retailing for approximately $11 — and armed with what appears to be a gun. The suspect first attempted to cover the doorbell camera with a gloved hand, then ripped out a plant from the yard and placed it in front of the camera to block the view before physically removing and taking the camera. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff are tracking the backpack, gloves, and gun through manufacturers and retailers to identify the purchaser. A former FBI agent noted the low-cost, locally-available nature of the items suggests the suspect may be from the Tucson area. A separate surveillance video recorded approximately 5 miles from the home shows a man carrying a backpack with similar reflective straps around the same time as the abduction.

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Son-in-law of Nancy Guthrie, married to her oldest daughter Annie (married around 2010). Age 50, of Italian descent. Has lived in Arizona since 2006. Has power of attorney for Nancy. Lives in Tucson, not far from Nancy's home. Last person confirmed to have seen Nancy alive — drove her home from dinner at his and Annie's house on January 31, 2026, ensuring she made it safely inside before leaving at approximately 9:48 p.m. Sheriff Nanos confirmed to The New York Times that Cioni watched Nancy go inside. Not a suspect; there is no evidence of wrongdoing on his part. Subject of unverified media speculation — journalist Ashleigh Banfield's source called him 'possible prime suspect' but Sheriff Nanos denied this, calling Banfield's reporting 'irresponsible and reckless.' A Vietnamese-language spam post falsely claimed police had blockaded his home, which was debunked.

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From Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, CA. Former LA County Dept of Health Services Intermediate Clerk. Arrested by the FBI on February 5, 2026, for sending fraudulent Bitcoin ransom texts to the Guthrie family during the investigation. Released on $20,000 bond, ordered no contact with victims. Prior criminal history: named in Oct 2025 LA County DA case — one of 13 county employees accused of stealing $430,000+ in unemployment benefits. Used a virtual phone number registered to an email containing his own name, accessed from an IP address associated with his California residence. Told authorities he 'was trying to see if the family would respond.' His texts have NOT been linked to the original ransom note sent to media outlets. Charged with two federal crimes: intent to transmit a demand for ransom and making a phone call without disclosing identity to abuse, threaten, or harass.

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Age approximately 27-36 (conflicting reports). FedEx delivery driver working in the Tucson area. Living with mother-in-law 'Josefina' in Rio Rico after being evicted. Claims eyes matched surveillance suspect. Says he may have delivered a package to Nancy's home but did not know her. Phones/devices of family taken by investigators. Detained for questioning on February 10, 2026, in Rio Rico, Arizona, approximately 60 miles south of Tucson. The FBI identified him using electronic investigative tools including cell phone usage data and traffic information. A Santa Cruz County judge signed the search warrant for his home, which was carried out overnight. He was fully cooperative and, following an interview and forensic review of his home, was released without charges on the morning of February 11. Sheriff Nanos confirmed he was determined not to be involved in the disappearance.

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Oldest daughter of Nancy Guthrie. Married to Tommaso Cioni, with whom she has one son. Lives in Tucson, not far from Nancy's home. Hosted Nancy for dinner and game night on the evening of January 31, 2026. Her husband Tommaso drove Nancy home and ensured she got safely inside before leaving at approximately 9:48 p.m. — the last confirmed sighting. On the morning of February 1, Annie was contacted by one of Nancy's friends who reported that Nancy had not shown up for their regular Sunday livestream gathering. Was among family members targeted by Derrick Callella's fraudulent ransom texts. Her home was searched TWICE by the FBI — on February 4 and February 7, 2026. FBI also canvassed Annie's neighborhood.

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Pima County Sheriff leading the local investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction. Stated publicly that he believed Nancy had been abducted based on evidence recovered at the residence. Told The New York Times that Tommaso Cioni watched Nancy go inside her home safely. Stated Nancy needs to take medication daily or 'it could be fatal.' Confirmed that the delivery driver detained in Rio Rico was fully cooperative and determined not to be involved. Coordinating multi-agency response with FBI Phoenix Division.

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Savannah Guthrie's husband, married March 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Father of Vale (b. 2014) and Charley (b. 2016). Communications consultant; formerly worked in President Bill Clinton's administration. Broke silence on Instagram sharing FBI surveillance photos and tipline numbers during the search for Nancy.

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Pima County Sheriff's Department Sergeant who publicly criticized Sheriff Nanos's handling of the investigation. Alleged Nanos transferred an experienced helicopter pilot one week before the disappearance, causing delays in the air search on February 1. Alleged Nanos released the crime scene to the family too early. Head of Pima County Deputies Organization. Placed on administrative leave. Filed federal First Amendment lawsuit against Nanos.

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Mother-in-law of Carlos Palazuelos, whose Rio Rico home was searched by the FBI Evidence Response Team overnight on February 10-11, 2026. Told CNN that Carlos was in her home during the timeframe of the disappearance. Phones and devices belonging to family members were taken by investigators. Appeared on camera in news interviews outside the Rio Rico property.

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Daughter of Nancy Guthrie. Born in Melbourne, Australia. Co-anchor of NBC's Today show. Married to Michael Feldman (communications consultant, married March 2014 in Tucson). Mother of Vale (b. August 13, 2014) and Charley (b. December 8, 2016). Publicly appealed for her mother's safe return alongside siblings Annie and Cameron. Posted on Instagram: 'Our lovely mom. We will never give up on her.' Released a video during the second week of the search saying 'We need your help.' Was not in Arizona at the time of the disappearance.

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FBI Director who personally released surveillance images and video footage on February 10, 2026, showing an armed, masked individual captured on doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home. Announced $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery or the arrest of the person responsible. Released the images via social media platform X, generating over 4,000 tips within 24 hours. Stated that data from the doorbell device had been successfully recovered despite physical removal of the camera.

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