Savannah Guthrie Reveals Details About Mother's Abduction

Former FBI agent analyzes Guthrie's remarks about the open doors and blood at the crime scene.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:48am

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In a recent interview, Savannah Guthrie shared new details about the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was kidnapped from her Arizona home. Guthrie said the back doors of her mother's home were found propped open, and there was blood on the front doorstep, suggesting the perpetrator or perpetrators made entry through the back and forcibly took Nancy Guthrie out through the front. A former FBI agent analyzed Guthrie's remarks, saying the details indicate how the abduction likely occurred.

Why it matters

The new details provided by Savannah Guthrie offer crucial insights into the investigation of her mother's disappearance, which has garnered national attention. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving high-profile kidnapping cases, especially when there are limited public leads.

The details

According to Savannah Guthrie, the back doors of her mother's home were found propped open when the family first arrived after she went missing. Guthrie also said there was blood on the front doorstep and that the home's Ring camera had been yanked off, suggesting a forced entry and abduction. Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer analyzed Guthrie's remarks, saying the open back doors likely allowed the perpetrator or perpetrators to enter the property and then take Nancy Guthrie out through the front door. Coffindaffer also noted that Nancy Guthrie's limited mobility due to "tremendous pain" may have made her more vulnerable during the abduction.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home outside Tucson, Arizona, on January 31 and reported missing on February 1.
  • Last month, the FBI released surveillance footage from a doorbell camera, showing a masked man, whom they called a suspect, outside Nancy Guthrie's front door on the night she disappeared.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show and the daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted from her Arizona home.

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was abducted from her home outside Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.

Jennifer Coffindaffer

A former FBI agent who analyzed the details provided by Savannah Guthrie about her mother's disappearance.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff, who said the investigation has "good evidence" but acknowledged that the case could still "dry up".

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What they’re saying

“The doors were propped open, and there was blood on the front doorstep. And the Ring camera had been yanked off. And so we were saying: 'This is not OK. Something is very wrong here.'”

— Savannah Guthrie

“We have so much in front of us. And we believe we have good evidence in front of us. Will that dry up? Could I be wrong? Absolutely. Anything is possible, but we're not giving up.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

What’s next

The final part of Savannah Guthrie's interview is set to air on Friday. Authorities and the Guthrie family continue to call for anyone with information about the case to come forward.

The takeaway

The new details provided by Savannah Guthrie offer crucial insights into the investigation of her mother's disappearance, which has garnered national attention. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving high-profile kidnapping cases, especially when there are limited public leads.