Nancy Guthrie Abduction: FBI Expands Hunt to Mexico

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her Tucson home on February 1, 2026, has intensified with the FBI expanding its efforts into Mexico. This international manhunt follows the discovery of a new ransom email that reportedly includes graphic threats and a cryptocurrency account number, suggesting potential cartel involvement. Authorities are now working with Mexican federal authorities, acknowledging the possibility that Ms. Guthrie may have been taken across the border after her initial disappearance.

Despite early investigations showing no immediate signs of cross-border movement, officials now believe there are ways to move someone across the border undetected. The investigation received a setback when DNA from a found glove did not match any profiles in the FBI's CODIS database. In response, law enforcement is turning to Investigative Genetic Genealogy to identify potential suspects.

Adding to the complexity, two individuals, Kayla Noel Day and Luke Daley, were arrested on February 12, 2026, with unverified reports linking them to cartel activity. While their connection to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance remains unconfirmed, their alleged backgrounds have drawn significant attention as the investigation continues.