Nancy Guthrie Missing: Body Found Sparks Kidnapping Fears

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered its 37th day without a breakthrough. Nancy vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1, 2026, under circumstances that led police and the FBI to suspect kidnapping. The investigation faces setbacks, including a DNA match from a recovered glove not being found in the FBI's CODIS database. A backpack found by volunteers also did not match the one seen in doorcam footage of the intruder.

Meanwhile, on March 6, 2026, a deceased individual, identified as 42-year-old Alex Fleming, was discovered near a Phoenix canal. The body showed signs of trauma, and an investigation into her suspected murder is ongoing. While the discovery occurred approximately 100 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home and during the ongoing search, officials have stated there is currently no evidence linking the two cases. The FBI conducted a final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's home on February 25, 2026, and the case is transitioning to a smaller, long-term task force.