Bone found near Guthrie home identified as prehistoric remains
Bone near Guthrie's home determined prehistoric; investigation continues on other fronts.
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Nancy Guthrie Missing Person Case
An 84-year-old woman from Tucson, Arizona was reported missing on February 1, 2026, after being last seen on January 31. Authorities believe she was kidnapped from her home. An armed suspect was captured on doorbell camera tampering with her security system but remains unidentified. The investigation has faced criticism for early procedural missteps. Multiple ransom notes have been received and a one million dollar reward is being offered for information.
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
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Human bone found near Nancy Guthrie's home determined to be prehistoric
On May 7, 2026, a human bone was found seven miles from Nancy Guthrie's house in Tucson. The Tucson Police Department confirmed the bone was prehistoric in nature and unrelated to the disappearance case.
Multiple purported ransom notes received in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case
Following Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, multiple purported ransom notes were reported, with several being sent to TMZ.
One million dollar reward offered for information on Nancy Guthrie
The Guthrie family has offered a reward of up to one million dollars for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.
Savannah Guthrie takes leave from Today show following mother's disappearance
Savannah Guthrie stepped away from the Today show in February 2026 after her mother Nancy went missing. She returned to work on April 6, 2026.
Pima County Sheriff criticized for investigation mishandling in Guthrie case
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faced criticism for clearing Nancy Guthrie's home as a crime scene too quickly, using a private DNA firm instead of the FBI, and failing to use resources like cadaver dogs in the search. FBI Director Kash Patel stated the FBI was kept out of the investigation for four days.
FBI releases images of armed suspect at Nancy Guthrie's home before disappearance
In February 2026, the FBI released images showing an armed person at Nancy Guthrie's front door tampering with the camera prior to her disappearance. The suspect in the images has not been identified.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, reported missing from Tucson, Arizona home
Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman, was reported missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026. She was last seen on January 31, 2026. Authorities believe she was taken from her home against her will and requires daily medication for survival.
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Savannah Guthrie steps back from Today show amid mother's disappearance
Today show host Savannah Guthrie takes leave following her mother's disappearance and ongoing investigation.
Pima County Sheriff faces scrutiny over Guthrie case investigation handling
Law enforcement procedural failures in the Guthrie case investigation have drawn criticism from oversight sources.
FBI releases suspect images in 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI releases armed suspect images in investigation of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from Tucson.