Savannah Guthrie's Family Cleared in Nancy Guthrie Investigation

Authorities say no evidence of family involvement in TV host's disappearance

Feb. 18, 2026 at 9:55pm

The Pima County Sheriff's Office has cleared Savannah Guthrie's family members and spouses of any involvement in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing in Arizona earlier this year. Authorities say their investigation found no evidence to suggest any of Savannah's relatives were responsible for Nancy's disappearance.

Why it matters

The high-profile case had sparked speculation about potential family involvement, but the sheriff's office has now officially ruled out Savannah Guthrie's immediate family as suspects. This clears the way for the investigation to focus on other potential leads and avenues.

The details

Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of NBC's Today show, had been assisting authorities in the search for her mother Nancy, who went missing in Pima County, Arizona in January. Some unsubstantiated rumors had suggested a family member may have been involved, but the Pima County Sheriff's Office said their thorough investigation found no evidence to support those claims.

  • Nancy Guthrie went missing in Pima County, Arizona in January 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of NBC's Today show who was assisting authorities in the search for her missing mother.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's mother who went missing in Pima County, Arizona earlier this year.

Pima County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and cleared Savannah Guthrie's family members of any involvement in her mother's disappearance.

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The takeaway

This development allows the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to move forward without the distraction of unsubstantiated family-related theories, and refocuses efforts on finding out what actually happened to the missing woman.