Bloody Gloves Found Near Home of Missing Today Show Host's Mother

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A crucial development has emerged in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. An anonymous Arizona couple discovered a pair of blood-stained gloves and a rock with dried blood approximately one mile from Guthrie's Tucson home on February 11. The couple immediately contacted the sheriff's department, as the items appeared to be potential evidence in the ongoing investigation.

Why it matters

The discovery of the bloody gloves and rock near Nancy Guthrie's home has raised further concerns about her disappearance, which has been treated as a possible kidnapping case. As the investigation enters its third week, law enforcement is preparing to scale back resources due to a lack of significant leads, though a smaller task force will continue pursuing all available information.

The details

The couple found two black gloves, spaced about ten feet apart, in the desert area of Campbell Avenue in the Catalina Foothills. The gloves appeared ripped and had what appeared to be blood on them, with different colored stains near the wrist and pointer finger. The couple also reported finding a rock with dried blood nearby, further prompting their call to authorities.

• On February 11, the couple discovered the bloody gloves and rock.
• Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 from her Tucson home.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Law enforcement is preparing to scale back resources on the case due to a lack of significant leads, though a smaller task force will continue the investigation.