The search for Nancy Guthrie continues as new developments emerge in the investigation and family members respond to reports surrounding the case.
Nancy, 84, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home on January 31. Authorities have continued investigating the case for more than a month, and federal agents and local law enforcement remain involved.
During a recent broadcast, media personality Megyn Kelly addressed reports involving the family and said Savannah Guthrie strongly rejected claims connected to the investigation.
Megyn Kelly Claims Savannah Guthrie Is ‘Livid’ About Reports Her Family Could Be Involved
Kelly addressed reports connected to the case during the March 13 episode of her SiriusXM show.
She said Savannah was upset about claims suggesting her sister Annie Guthrie or her brother-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, had been investigated as a prime suspect in Nancy’s disappearance.
“I have not been able to confirm that the Guthrie family wants to sue Ashleigh Banfield, but I have confirmed that Savannah is livid about that report and definitely does not suspect her or her brother-in-law,” Kelly said during the broadcast.
Kelly also discussed why Savannah reacted strongly to the report.
“Can you blame her?” Kelly said. “I mean, of course she loves her sister, I’m sure she loves her brother in law, and I’m sure she genuinely doesn’t believe they had anything to do with it.”
Journalist Ashleigh Banfield previously reported that Cioni was being investigated shortly after Nancy disappeared. Days later, on February 5, reporter Rob Shuter claimed that Savannah, 54, was considering legal action in response to those claims.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department quickly responded to the speculation and clarified the status of the investigation.
“We have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case,” a department spokesperson told TMZ on February 4. “Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie. We are also awaiting additional forensic results.”
Officials later confirmed that family members had been ruled out.
“All siblings and spouses have been cleared as possible suspects,” the department said.
Investigators Review Security Camera Images in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Authorities continue examining evidence collected from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson property.
According to ABC News, investigators recently recovered additional images from motion-activated security cameras located around the home.
The cameras monitored several areas of the property, including the backyard, pool area, and side yard. The recovered files consisted of thumbnail images rather than full video recordings.
Sources briefed on the investigation told ABC News the images showed individuals in the yard during an unspecified period before Nancy disappeared. However, investigators reportedly did not see anything suspicious in the photos.
The cameras also captured responding police officers after the disappearance was reported. Investigators said no images were recorded during the night Nancy went missing.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department addressed the review of the images in a statement.
“At this time, we will not comment on the details or status of this analysis,” the department said.
Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy, Enters Month 2
The investigation into Nancy’s disappearance remains ongoing.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said authorities believe investigators may understand why Nancy’s home was targeted.
During an interview with NBC Nightly News, Nanos said law enforcement has not ruled out the possibility that the person responsible could strike again.
Nanos also said investigators remain hopeful that forensic evidence collected from the home could help identify a suspect.
He explained that “mixed” DNA recovered at the property could eventually lead authorities to “somebody.”
Despite continued investigative work, authorities have not announced a suspect or significant breakthrough.
Nancy’s family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
