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Nancy Guthrie Case: Family Cleared, Ransom Demands Escalate
17 Feb
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie's family, including son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, cleared as suspects.
- Ex-FBI agents debate the early clearance of family members.
- High-tech devices, including a pacemaker tracker, used in the search.
The kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie is now in its third week with no suspects yet apprehended. Initial speculations surrounding her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, have been dismissed, as the Pima County Sheriff's Department has cleared him and the entire Guthrie family as persons of interest. Former FBI agents have offered insights into how such clearances are typically made, citing the examination of cell phone data, license plate scanners, surveillance footage, and alibi verification.
Despite the family's clearance, some former FBI agents, like Jonathan Gilliam, have voiced concerns, calling the decision premature and suggesting it might be influenced by emotion rather than purely factual evidence. The events surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance occurred between January 31, 2026, and February 1, 2026, after she was driven home by Tommaso Cioni following a family dinner.
An extensive search operation is underway, with authorities utilizing advanced technology, including a high-tech Bluetooth device designed to track Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker due to her fragile heart condition. The belief remains that she is still alive. Several ransom notes have been issued, demanding one million dollars in Bitcoin, with a fourth note recently surfaced.
