Nancy Guthrie Update Today — Day 41: Megyn Kelly Raises 2013 TV Footage Theory, FBI Warns Kidnapper May Strike Again
Friday marks Day 41 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her Catalina Foothills home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31, 2026. No arrest has been made, no confirmed sighting has emerged, but a wave of fresh angles is pushing the case into a critical new phase.
Megyn Kelly Raises Bombshell 2013 Today Show Footage Theory
The sharpest new development came from Megyn Kelly, who highlighted a 2013 Today show segment in which Nancy appeared inside her Tucson home with her bedroom clearly visible on camera. Kelly pointed out that viewers could see exactly where Nancy slept and suggested that little would have changed in the room over 13 years, raising the question of whether the abductor may have used the footage to scout the interior of the home before ever setting foot inside.
Kelly argued she could write a convincing ransom note based on those details alone and questioned whether investigators were even aware the footage had aired nationally.
Cadaver Dogs Paused, Investigation Pivots to Detective Work
Thursday marked Day 40 since Nancy Guthrie vanished, with cadaver dogs sidelined, a damaged utility box under investigation, and retired FBI agents raising fresh alarms — with the case now entering a critical phase and no arrest in sight.
Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that cadaver dogs have been placed on hold, emphasizing the decision reflects resource allocation rather than a conclusion about her status. The shift signals a move from wide-area physical searches toward tighter, detective-driven intelligence work.
Hearing Aids and Phone May Hold Location Data
A major new lead centers on Nancy Guthrie's personal devices. Digital forensics expert Heather Barnhart explained that Nancy's phone, which was left behind at the home, is tied to her hearing aids and her pacemaker. There is a database on her phone that examiners should be able to look at to see her last known location — but that would only work if the devices were paired at the time.
Investigators are also examining whether a second pair of hearing aids Nancy may have been wearing at the time of her abduction could still yield location data, provided they had a Find My-style feature connected to the phone app.
Ex-FBI Agent Warns Kidnapper May Strike Again
Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer issued a stark public warning, saying there is at least one kidnapper and a potential murderer on the streets, and raising the question of whether this person would strike again. She called on the Pima County Sheriff's Department to hold a press conference and share any additional vehicle descriptions or time parameters so the public can assist investigators.
A second retired agent, Maureen O'Connell, told NewsNation she believes Nancy was carried out of the home by two people based on the blood droplet pattern, the lack of footprints, and the absence of a void in the blood evidence. O'Connell said too much time has passed for her to feel confident Nancy is still alive.
Savannah Guthrie Returns to Today Studio, Plans to Return to Air
Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today studio in New York City for a tearful reunion with colleagues, hugging coanchors and receiving a kiss on the cheek from Hoda Kotb. She has not been on air since January 30. A Today spokesperson confirmed Savannah plans to return to the show but has no timeline for when that might happen.
A separate reward of more than $200,000 is also being offered for information about Nancy's whereabouts or that could lead to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved. Anyone with information is urged to call the Pima County Sheriff's Department tip line at 520-351-4900 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
