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Grandmother Vanishes: Baffling Mystery Unfolds
29 Mar
Summary
- Elderly woman disappeared from Tucson home in early February 2026.
- Doorbell camera footage captured a figure near the home.
- Family offered $1 million reward for information leading to her return.
An 84-year-old Tucson resident, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her home on February 1, 2026. The incident was discovered when friends alerted family after she failed to arrive for a scheduled gathering. Investigators found blood on her porch, and a doorbell camera recorded a figure near the residence shortly after midnight.
Authorities, including the FBI, launched an extensive search and investigation. The case gained national attention, exacerbated by purported ransom demands sent to media outlets, though their authenticity was questioned. The family, including co-host Savannah Guthrie, publicly pleaded for her safe return.
Despite an increasing reward and ongoing forensic analysis, including DNA testing on evidence like gloves found nearby, leads have been challenging to confirm. As of late March 2026, the investigation is ongoing, with investigators pursuing various digital and physical clues, but the family continues to await definitive answers and their mother's safe return.
