Body Found in Phoenix Not Linked to Nancy Guthrie Case: Sheriff

Authorities say the body found in Arizona has no connection to the ongoing search for the missing 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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A body found in Phoenix, Arizona has no connection to the ongoing case regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Office. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, and a $1 million reward is being offered for information that could help find her.

Why it matters

The discovery of a body in Phoenix had sparked speculation that it could be related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, given the proximity of the two cities in Arizona. However, authorities have now confirmed the cases are not connected, providing some clarity as the search for the missing 84-year-old continues.

The details

Days after a woman was found dead along a canal in Phoenix, the Pima County Sheriff's Office addressed the speculation about the cases being linked, telling TMZ on Sunday, March 8, that they have 'not been notified of any connection reference that case to the Nancy Guthrie case.' Nancy Guthrie was reported missing by a family member who called 911 on February 1, after she was last seen having dinner with her daughter Annie the previous night.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026 while having dinner with her daughter Annie.
  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing by a family member who called 911 on February 1, 2026.
  • A body was found in Phoenix, Arizona in early March 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie who went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the Today show and daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who addressed reporters about the Nancy Guthrie case and stated the body found in Phoenix is not connected.

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What they’re saying

“We have not been notified of any connection reference that case to the Nancy Guthrie case.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (TMZ)

“I'm holding on to my faith. I still believe, and as my mom would say, 'Where else would I go?'”

— Savannah Guthrie (Today)

What’s next

The FBI's $100,000 reward is still active for credible information that may help find Nancy Guthrie, and the reward offered by Savannah Guthrie's family has been increased to $1 million.

The takeaway

While the discovery of a body in Phoenix initially raised concerns about a potential connection to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, authorities have now confirmed the two cases are not linked, providing some relief as the search for the 84-year-old mother of the Today show host continues.