As the Guthrie family faces an unthinkable stretch of uncertainty, they are holding tightly to one another and to hope. More than two weeks into the search for “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s beloved mom, Nancy Guthrie, the family remains together, navigating each new development as it comes.
Nancy, 84, was last seen on January 31 after spending the evening with family. She was reported missing the following morning when she did not attend church.
The pain has not eased, but neither has their determination. As the family continues to navigate each difficult day, another member has arrived in Arizona to stand beside them while the search for their matriarch grows more urgent.
Michael Feldman Lands in Tucson as Search Intensifies
TMZ now reports that Savannah’s husband, Michael Feldman, has arrived in Tucson, Arizona, as the search for his mother-in-law, Nancy, enters its third week.
Feldman was spotted at the airport before quickly heading to a waiting vehicle. He did not make any public statements. His arrival comes during an emotionally draining period for the family as they continue to wait for answers.
Sheriff Reaffirms Guthrie Family Is Not Under Suspicion
Feldman’s arrival came one day after authorities formally cleared all members of the Guthrie family as suspects in the case.
Amid speculation and online chatter surrounding the family’s possible involvement, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos took a firm and public stance. The Guthrie family is not under suspicion.
Speaking to Tucson’s KOLD 13 News, Nanos said relatives were ruled out “in the first few days” and have been “100 percent cooperative” throughout the investigation.
“Not one single person in the family is a suspect,” Nanos said. “So I am telling everyone, effective today, you guys [media] need to knock it off, quit. People are hurting. They are victims. I am saying they are clear. We have cleared them.”
He later reinforced that message in a formal statement.
“To be clear … the Guthrie family — to include all siblings and spouses — have been cleared as possible suspects in this case. The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious, and are victims in this case,” Nanos said. “To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel. The Guthrie family are victims plain and simple.”
DNA Testing and Forensic Review Continue
An FBI official told Fox News Digital that investigative genetic genealogy, known as IGG, is now being used in the Nancy Guthrie case.
IGG is a forensic technique that analyzes crime scene DNA to identify possible relatives through public genealogy databases when traditional law enforcement systems, such as CODIS, return no matches.
Earlier Tuesday, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that an unknown male DNA profile found on a glove two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home did not generate any hits in CODIS.
DNA recovered from inside her home also produced no matches, according to the sheriff’s department.
“The DNA found at the property is being analyzed & further testing needs to be done as part of the investigation,” the sheriff’s department said on X.
CeCe Moore, chief genetic genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs, told Fox News Digital she is confident IGG will ultimately identify the source of the DNA.
“Thanks to the power of investigative genetic genealogy, it is just a matter of time now until they discover who that DNA belongs to and the investigators are able to pursue those leads and, hopefully, provide answers to Nancy’s family,” she said.
Family Clings to Hope
NBCUniversalSavannah is remaining close to her family as the search for her mother continues.
A source told People that the “Today” co-anchor is “devastated” by Nancy’s disappearance.
“This has been an incredibly emotional and stressful time for her and her family. They’re leaning on one another for support while hoping for answers,” the source said.
In a separate interview with NBC News, Nanos explained why he felt it was important to defend the family publicly.
“Because sometimes we forget we’re human and we hurt, and kindness matters. It is every cop’s duty to stand up and be that voice for our victims. I’m not going to sit in silence when others are attacking the innocent. Isn’t that what the badge represents?”
For now, Feldman’s arrival reflects the family’s approach from the start. They are staying together, holding onto hope, and waiting for answers.
