Nancy Guthrie's Final Facebook Activity Emerges Amid Intensifying Search
The last social media posts made by Nancy Guthrie before her mysterious disappearance have now been made public, as the urgent search for the 84-year-old enters its critical fourth day. Guthrie, who is the mother of prominent Today show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her residence in Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of January 31, with her family officially reporting her missing at noon on Sunday.
Details of the Final Posts Shared Online
In the days leading up to her vanishing, Nancy Guthrie's Facebook activity included a post concerning Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis ICU nurse who was fatally shot by ICE last month. This particular post, which appeared to be uploaded on January 27, featured an Instagram reel that seemed to show Pretti being honoured at his workplace hospital. However, it was later clarified by Reuters that the clip was actually from 2020 and filmed inside a Colorado medical facility, having been incorrectly described online.
Just minutes prior to sharing that content, Guthrie had also posted informational material about the tile-based game Mahjong. Specifically, her post focused on how to obtain assistance with selecting the 2025 National Mah Jongg League card. Reports indicate that Nancy was an enthusiastic player of this probability-based game, and it is noted that she had dinner with Savannah's sister, Annie, before engaging in a Mahjong session on the very night she disappeared.
Chilling Evidence Points Towards Abduction
Investigators working on the case have revealed haunting new details that strongly suggest the elderly woman was abducted from her home. Notably, her Apple Watch ceased syncing with her pacemaker at approximately 2am, indicating that she was likely taken from the property around that time. The watch was subsequently discovered at the residence, but Nancy herself was nowhere to be found.
Nancy Guthrie resides in a valuable $1 million home located in the affluent Catalina Foothills area of Tucson. When police initiated their search, they found her phone, wallet, and car all still present at the house. Detectives conducted a thorough search of the property and noted that lights in the common area were all switched on, and the front door was unlocked. However, there were clear signs of forced entry, adding to the suspicion of foul play.
Law Enforcement's Intensive Investigation Efforts
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has expressed a firm belief that Nancy Guthrie is still alive as the search continues into its fourth day. In an interview aired on Wednesday morning, Nanos stated, "We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here. She's present. She's alive, and we want to save her." He emphasised that his department is treating all tips and leads with the utmost seriousness, sharing critical information with the FBI and other agencies.
Police are currently engaged in a door-to-door campaign to collect camera footage from neighbours in an effort to identify any potential suspects. Officers are also actively searching for a vehicle of interest linked to the case. As of Wednesday morning, the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed via social media that no suspect or person of interest has been formally identified yet.
Ransom Demands and Wider Implications
The investigation is also exploring the possibility that a ransom demand has been issued in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Multiple news organisations, including TMZ, reported receiving what appeared to be copies of a ransom note. These notes are said to contain specific details about damage to Nancy's home and descriptions of her clothing that have not been publicly released. The kidnappers allegedly demanded cryptocurrency among other things.
While the Pima County Sheriff's Office has acknowledged the existence of these notes, they have refrained from verifying their contents or confirming whether any official ransom demands have been received. The FBI is providing substantial assistance with the case, and even former President Donald Trump has offered his support. A reward of $2,500 has been announced for any information that could lead to resolving her disappearance.
Family's Emotional Appeal and Public Response
Savannah Guthrie has been absent from her duties on the Today show throughout this crisis and has withdrawn from hosting the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. On Monday, she took to social media to make a heartfelt plea, asking followers to "please pray" and to "bring her home." In her post, she wrote, "We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him." She concluded with a Bible verse from the book of Isaiah, underscoring the family's deep faith and urgent need for communal support during this distressing time.
