Megyn Kelly Questions Guthrie Family's Public Approach in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Podcast host Megyn Kelly has openly criticised the family of Nancy Guthrie for their notably low public profile during the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of the 84-year-old woman. On a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly and her guest, podcaster and comedian Zack Peter, raised concerns about the lack of visible efforts from the Guthrie family, including the absence of prayer vigils or public search participation.
Speculation Over Family's Public Absence
During the podcast, Zack Peter pointed out the minimal public engagement from the Guthrie family, stating, "We have someone that’s missing, and we are seeing the family like very, very little. There’s no press conferences; we’re not seeing them out searching for their mother... I’m trying not to judge them. But like every day, I’m getting more and more curious about what’s really going on." Kelly echoed these sentiments, emphasising that the family has not been seen joining searches or organising community events like prayer vigils.
Kelly added, "It’s a very good point. We have seen so little of the Guthries. We haven’t even seen them out, you know, joining in a search, or like helping with the grid pattern where they walk the grounds. We haven’t seen—" before Peter interjected with "Prayer vigil," which Kelly repeated for emphasis, noting the lack of daily updates from the family.
Background of Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for over two weeks after being kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in the middle of the night. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Pima County Sheriff Department, have assigned hundreds of personnel to the case in a frantic hunt to locate her, especially as she requires medication for a health condition.
Despite the extensive investigation, authorities have released limited new information, leading to increased speculation among the public and media figures like Kelly and Peter. Kelly remarked on the oddity of the situation, particularly regarding the sparse updates from Savannah Guthrie, though all family members have been cleared of suspicion and are not considered suspects.
Criticism of Investigation Tone and Updates
Zack Peter further criticised the handling of the case, questioning the tone of updates from Savannah Guthrie and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. Peter argued that Savannah's messages have shifted from pleading about ransom payments to asking for Nancy's return, which he described as lacking urgency. He also noted Sheriff Nanos's "monotone" demeanor in interviews, echoing previous criticisms of the sheriff's management of the investigation, including early declarations that the crime scene was "done" despite later returns.
Law enforcement has released doorbell video footage showing a masked suspect from the morning of February 1, believed to be when Nancy Guthrie was abducted, and has investigated ransom notes sent to media outlets. However, in high-profile cases, police often withhold details to avoid compromising the investigation.
Family's Pleas and Ongoing Search
Savannah Guthrie has made public appeals online, posting an Instagram video where she pleaded, "I wanted to say to whoever has her, or knows where she is, that it’s never too late. It is never too late to do the right thing." Despite these efforts, Kelly and Peter's comments highlight ongoing public scrutiny over the family's limited public appearances and the broader investigative approach as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues without resolution.
