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Memorial grows for Savannah Guthrie's mom, questions linger
5 Mar
Summary
- A growing memorial honors Savannah Guthrie's mother, abducted Feb. 1.
- Investigators are reportedly not visibly monitoring the memorial site.
- A masked suspect was captured on Nest doorbell camera footage.
As a growing tribute continues to draw visitors to Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home, questions have emerged regarding law enforcement's monitoring of the site. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, is thought to have been abducted from her home in the early hours of February 1st. While the memorial tribute grows with flowers, notes, and artwork, a visible law enforcement presence has reportedly decreased.
Investigators are reviewing all leads in the ongoing investigation but have not publicly identified any suspects, vehicles, or persons of interest. Nest doorbell camera video captured a masked man on Nancy Guthrie's front steps around the time of the abduction; he was described as average height and build, wearing a black Ozark Trail backpack. Experts suggest individuals obsessed with notoriety or celebrity might revisit such a memorial site, potentially adding to it or observing visitors.
One theory for the alleged lack of visible police presence at the memorial is that investigators may have solid suspects and are withholding information. It is not uncommon for offenders to return to the scene of a crime, sometimes out of arrogance or to relive the experience. Law enforcement views such returns, and the notes left at memorials, as potential sources for collecting clues about the perpetrator's psychology and impact. Savannah Guthrie and her family recently visited the tribute, and she is urging anyone with information to contact the FBI.
