Nancy Guthrie Missing: Blood Discovered in Tucson Home Amid Signs of Abduction

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a heartbreaking and worrying turn. She vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson, Arizona, on January 31, and police are now treating it as a possible abduction.

Nancy was last seen at her house around 9:30 or 9:45 p.m. that Saturday after family dropped her off following dinner. When she didn’t show up at church the next day, relatives got worried and reported her missing on Sunday.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has been pretty direct about the situation. He described it as a “race against time,” stressing that Nancy has limited mobility and relies on daily medication—she couldn’t have just walked away on her own. “She’s sharp as a tack,” he said, ruling out any confusion or dementia. Authorities believe she was taken against her will.

Things got even more alarming when investigators processed her home. Reports from sources like the Los Angeles Times indicate they found blood inside the residence, along with clear signs of forced entry. It’s not yet clear whose blood it is or exactly where it was, but law enforcement has collected DNA samples (confirmed to be Nancy’s in some reports) and is analyzing everything. Some outlets even noted what appeared to be a trail of blood near the front door and driveway after the scene was cleared.

No suspects have been named, and there’s no word on any motive. The FBI is assisting with the investigation, looking into leads like cell phone data and interviews. There have been mentions of possible ransom notes floating around, but authorities are checking their credibility and haven’t confirmed anything there yet.

Savannah, who’s incredibly close to her mom—calling her her “best friend”—stepped away from the Today show to be with family in Tucson. On Instagram, she shared a moving plea for prayers: “We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope… Bring her home.” She quoted a verse from Isaiah about perfect peace for those who trust in the Lord.

The sheriff has made an emotional appeal directly to anyone who might have her: “Just call us. Let her go. There’s no questions asked here.” A reward is out for information that helps, and anyone with tips is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Our hearts are with the Guthrie family during this incredibly tough time. Everyone’s hoping for Nancy’s safe return soon.