Nine months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home, investigators are still working to find out what happened to the 84-year-old woman. Her daughter, NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has now renewed her public appeal for information, as authorities continue examining DNA evidence and seeking help from laboratory experts.
On Sunday, November 1, Savannah shared an emotional Instagram post marking another painful period without her mother. Among the pictures was a childhood drawing by her daughter Vale. It showed an umbrella in the rain with the words, “I know it might not seem like it but I really need my mommy.” Savannah also shared a photograph of Nancy smiling.
Savannah explained that the family has tried to maintain a sense of normal life, particularly for the children, but the situation remains difficult. She said the family continues to ache for Nancy and cannot move forward without answers. Her message was also a direct appeal to anyone who might have information about what happened.
“Our mom was a light in this world,” Savannah wrote. She said her family wants to celebrate Nancy and give her the dignity she deserves. She also reminded the public that a $1 million reward remains available for information that helps locate her mother.
Nancy was last seen on January 31 at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson. She was reported missing the following day after failing to attend a virtual church service. Investigators later released security footage showing a masked individual outside her front door, apparently tampering with the camera. The footage became an important part of the investigation, but authorities have yet to publicly identify a suspect.
Investigators have also been examining purported ransom communications received after Nancy disappeared. Savannah spoke about two of the messages during a March interview with Hoda Kotb, saying she believed the family had received and responded to genuine notes. Despite the attention surrounding those communications, Nancy has not been found.
A new update from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department on October 30 confirmed that DNA analysis remains a major part of the investigation. The department said the Nancy Guthrie Task Force continues working with laboratory partners in an effort to advance the forensic examination of available evidence.
Investigators traveled to Florida earlier in October to meet with laboratory scientists. The discussions focused on additional ways to move the DNA work forward. Sheriff Chris Nanos said the department remains committed to working with its investigative partners until the case is solved.
Authorities have also asked members of the public not to dismiss information simply because it appears insignificant. Even a small detail could help investigators establish what happened. Anyone with relevant information can contact 88-CRIME or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Savannah has returned to her broadcasting duties on the Today show after taking several weeks away following her mother’s disappearance. Her latest appeal shows that the family has not given up hope. She thanked those who have stood with them and asked the public to continue praying for Nancy’s safe return.
For now, the investigation remains active, DNA work continues, and no suspect has been publicly identified. Nancy’s family is still waiting for answers, while investigators continue looking for the evidence that could finally explain her disappearance.
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