Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping: 911 Audio Reveals Critical Health Details
An unsettling 911 call has brought to light the precise moment Nancy Guthrie was taken from her residence, alongside the serious medical conditions she was experiencing on the night she disappeared. The 84-year-old mother of television personality Savannah Guthrie vanished from her $1 million home in Tucson, Arizona, over the weekend, sparking an intensive search operation.
Timeline of Disappearance and Urgent Health Concerns
Nancy Guthrie was last observed at approximately 9:45pm MST on Saturday. Her absence became alarming when she failed to attend church the following day, prompting a friend to report her missing. The newly released 911 dispatch audio, obtained by Fox News Digital, provides crucial details about her health, which authorities say makes locating her an emergency.
The dispatcher described Nancy as a white female, 84 years of age, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall with a medium build, brown hair, and blue eyes. More critically, the audio confirmed she suffers from high blood pressure, has a pacemaker, and deals with cardiac issues. Investigators have emphasised that it is imperative to find her swiftly, as she faces potential fatality without access to her essential medication.
Technological Clues and Abduction Evidence
In a significant development reported earlier on Tuesday, Nancy's pacemaker reportedly ceased syncing with her Apple Watch around 2am on Sunday, suggesting a possible time of abduction. Police sources indicated that her Apple product was left inside the home, likely meaning the pacemaker stopped transmitting data when it moved out of Bluetooth range. This detail offers investigators a fresh perspective, aligning with revelations that Nancy may have been dragged from her bed during the night.
Disturbing evidence found at the scene includes blood droplets leading from the home's entry to the driveway, pointing to a violent abduction. Despite this, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos remained cautious in his public statements, telling reporters, "We have someone's life who is in jeopardy." He declined to specify the exact timing of the kidnapping or confirm whether any ransom demands have been made.
Investigation Challenges and Public Appeals
The investigation faces several hurdles, including the removal of a doorbell camera from Nancy's home, though it is unclear if this occurred before the abduction. Sheriff Nanos expressed frustration over the lack of immediate surveillance footage, noting that companies owning the security cameras have been contacted due to the urgency of the case. He added that no unusual vehicles or tyre tracks were detected in the area around the time of the incident.
Authorities have processed the crime scene thoroughly, collecting samples for DNA analysis and other physical evidence such as fingerprints. However, Nanos stated that results have not yet indicated any suspects. The sheriff's office is now appealing to the public for any security footage that might aid in the investigation, as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues with heightened urgency due to her precarious health situation.
