What began as a missing-person report has spiraled into a full-blown criminal investigation. The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, has raised troubling questions—especially after shifting details revealed who really dropped her off the night she vanished.
On January 31, 2026, Nancy, 84, had dinner with family in Tucson. She was dropped home around 9:30 p.m. Initially, investigators believed Savannah’s sister Annie Guthrie drove her back. But later reports confirmed it was Annie’s husband, Tommaso Cioni. That revelation added a new layer of scrutiny.
The next morning, Nancy failed to appear at church. Family members rushed to her home and found disturbing signs of a struggle—blood inside, evidence of forced entry, and destroyed surveillance cameras. Her quiet Catalina Foothills neighborhood was suddenly a crime scene.
Photos surfaced of Annie and Tommaso leaving their Tucson residence, faces hidden under hoodies and sunglasses. Their body language fueled speculation. Journalist Ashleigh Banfield even cited an unnamed source naming Tommaso as a possible suspect.
Authorities quickly pushed back: “We have not identified a suspect or person of interest.” Still, the revelation that Tommaso was the last to see Nancy alive has kept attention fixed on him.
The case escalated when President Donald Trump personally called Savannah, offering federal assistance. Despite past clashes, he expressed sympathy: “It’s terrible. Very unusual. We’re going to find out.”
Meanwhile, ransom notes demanding millions in bitcoin surfaced, some sent directly to Savannah. The FBI joined the investigation, analyzing communications and crime scene evidence.
Neighbors reported seeing a suspicious man trespassing near Nancy’s home weeks earlier. Detectives are reviewing that tip. But with cameras destroyed, crucial footage is gone.
The community remains shaken. Nancy was known as active, cheerful, and deeply involved in her church. Her sudden disappearance has left neighbors fearful and desperate for answers.
Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed: “This is a criminal investigation. Somebody came into that home and took her against her will.”
Authorities continue to pursue multiple leads—family connections, ransom demands, and neighborhood sightings. While no official suspect has been named, the spotlight remains on those closest to Nancy in her final hours.
