The family of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has been joined by her decorated veteran son Camron Guthrie, who has flown from his Vermont home to Arizona as the desperate search enters its fourth day.
Family Gathers at Tucson Home
Camron Guthrie, 61, was seen looking grim-faced as he drove away from his sister Annie's $650,000 ranch-style home in Tucson on Wednesday morning. The military veteran, who spent 16 years flying F-16 fighter jets in the Air National Guard, has joined his sisters Savannah and Annie at the property as the investigation intensifies.
Last Known Sighting
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at approximately 9:30pm on Saturday night when she was dropped off at her Tucson home by her Italian son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, 50. The elderly woman had spent the evening playing mahjong with her daughter Annie, 56, following a family dinner.
Her disappearance was reported the following morning when Annie was alerted by a fellow parishioner that her mother had failed to appear for church services. Upon arriving at Nancy's sprawling $1 million home, Annie discovered her mother missing with her medication and cellphone left behind and drops of blood splattered on the doorstep.
Abduction Investigation
Police confirmed on Wednesday that they believe Nancy Guthrie remains alive but is in grave danger following what investigators have described as an apparent abduction. The Pima County Sheriff's Department, working alongside FBI agents, is examining the possibility that Nancy has been kidnapped for ransom after demand letters were delivered to media outlets.
Ransom Demands Emerge
Two ransom notes were delivered on Tuesday afternoon to TMZ and local Arizona news outlet KOLD, demanding an undisclosed sum of Bitcoin for Nancy's safe return. The notes reportedly contained specific details about damage to Nancy's home and her clothing that have not been publicly released by authorities.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos acknowledged the existence of the ransom demands but declined to verify their contents or confirm whether law enforcement has received any direct communications from potential kidnappers.
Family Under Pressure
Annie Guthrie and her husband Tommaso Cioni were photographed leaving their Tucson home on Tuesday afternoon, covering their faces with clothing items in an apparent attempt to avoid media attention. The couple, who married in 2006 and have one child together, returned to their property shortly afterward.
Savannah Guthrie, the prominent NBC Today show host, is believed to be staying with her sister at the Tucson residence. She has not appeared on her regular television program since her mother's disappearance and has withdrawn from hosting duties for the upcoming Milan Winter Olympics.
Medical Concerns
Investigators have expressed particular concern about Nancy Guthrie's medical condition, as she requires regular medication that could prove fatal if withheld. Police sources revealed to Fox News that Nancy's pacemaker stopped transmitting information to her Apple Watch around 2am on Sunday, with the watch found inside her home suggesting she was taken beyond its range.
Investigation Details
Sheriff Nanos confirmed that investigators are attempting to access footage from Nancy's doorbell camera, which was missing from its holder when authorities arrived at the scene. Despite the absence of tire tracks or clear physical evidence, Nanos insisted that law enforcement remains hopeful of bringing Nancy home safely.
The sheriff became emotional during a Monday night press conference when questioned about Nancy's potential survival, acknowledging that the window for finding her unharmed was narrowing with each passing hour.
Family Background
Nancy Guthrie has lived at her Tucson property since 1975, raising her three children as a single mother after her husband Charles died of a heart attack in 1988 at age 49. Camron Guthrie, named for his late father, continues to serve with the Vermont Air National Guard following his retirement from active duty in 2018.
Savannah Guthrie publicly praised her brother's military service in an Instagram post following his retirement, writing: 'I have never been more proud of my big brother. He has flown for our country for 26 years and continues to serve proudly in the 'Green Mountain Boys' — the Vermont Air National Guard.'
A $2,500 reward has been offered for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts, with President Trump reportedly offering federal assistance in the investigation. The Today show has led its broadcast with the story daily since Nancy's disappearance, though reporters acknowledged on Wednesday that little new information has emerged in recent hours.
