{"id":2411938,"date":"2026-05-11T18:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2411938"},"modified":"2026-05-11T18:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:00:09","slug":"blow-to-nancy-guthrie-investigation-as-authorities-scale-back-efforts-100-days-into-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/blow-to-nancy-guthrie-investigation-as-authorities-scale-back-efforts-100-days-into-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Blow to Nancy Guthrie investigation as authorities &#8216;scale back&#8217; efforts 100 days into case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The investigation into Nancy Guthrie\u2019s disappearance has faced a devastating blow as authorities have scaled back efforts 100 days after Savannah Guthrie\u2019s mom went missing, experts believe. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey have definitely scaled back resources in this continuing phase,\u201d retired FBI agent Jason Pack exclusively told Page Six. \u201cThat happens in every case. Add resources at the front end to make sure they can cover what needs to be covered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pack went on to explain how the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/16\/celebrity-news\/inside-savannah-guthries-strategy-to-appeal-to-nancys-kidnapper\/\">initial response phase<\/a> \u201clikely had a few hundred agents and officers\u201d compared to \u201ca few dozen\u201d at this point in the investigation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Savannah Guthrie\u2019s mom, Nancy, has been missing for 100 days.  <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/savannahguthrie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Nancy, seen with her son, Camron, was abducted from her Arizona home on the night of Jan. 31. <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/savannahguthrie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cLots of leads initially with the tip line\u2026 as it falls out of the news cycle, fewer tips come,\u201d the former FBI agent explained.<\/p>\n<p>Former CIA member and FBI special agent Tracy Walder also believes resources have been scaled back \u2014 theorizing how the investigation has turned from \u201crescue\u201d to \u201crecovery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe investigation is not a rescue investigation,\u201d Walder, who is also a NewsNation contributor, said. \u201cIf it\u2019s a rescue \u2026 then you are going to have more resources thrown at that because you have a living human that can potentially be recovered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this point, they look at it as a recovery and investigating a crime. There is not a sense of urgency. There is not a risk to the public,\u201d Walder added. \u201cThis was specifically targeted towards her. If they thought there was a risk to the public, there would be more urgency.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Experts told Page Six authorities, seen at the crime scene, have \u2018scaled back\u2019 search efforts.  <span class=\"credit\">James Keivom for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Authorities have failed to find the kidnapper despite releasing doorbell camera footage, seen here.  <span class=\"credit\">FBI<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Walder said she is \u201cnot surprised\u201d Nancy has not been recovered by the 100-day mark, as the kidnapper had a \u201c9 to 10-hour head start.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nancy\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/02\/celebrity-news\/savannah-guthries-mom-84-reported-missing-in-southern-arizona-homicide-detectives-involved\/\">was reported missing<\/a>\u00a0from her Arizona home on Sunday, Feb. 1, after she failed to attend a virtual church service. She was last seen on Jan. 31 when her family dropped her off at home after dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities released video and photos of a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/23\/celebrity-news\/nancy-guthrie-kidnapping-suspect-caught-on-doorbell-camera-before-her-abduction-report\/\">masked individual breaking into her home on Feb. 10.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In April, it was reported that a hair sample had been sent for DNA testing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this case, we have the hair clipping that has been sent off. \u2026 I would like to think we would have a result by now,\u201d Walder said. \u201cI think the fact there is zero digital evidence. The fact that there is no camera along the highway or road that caught a vehicle or a vehicle\u2019s license plate. \u2026 In this case, it seems like there is nothing. \u2026 I think that\u2019s the piece that\u2019s troubling.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>\u201cThey have definitely scaled back resources in this continuing phase,\u201d former FBI agent Jason Pack told Page Six. \u201cThat happens in every case.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">savannahguthrie\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Former CIA member and FBI special agent Tracy Walder told Page Six, \u201cIf it\u2019s a rescue \u2026 then you are going to have more resources thrown at that because you have a living human that can potentially be recovered.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/savannahguthrie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Office told Page Six in a statement, \u201cThe Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department remains fully committed to the investigation into Nancy Guthrie\u2019s disappearance. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and we continue to work closely with our partners at the FBI.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDNA and video analysis are underway, supported by laboratories across the country. Advances in technology are aiding investigative efforts, and tips continue to be received and reviewed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Walder said of the Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Office\u2019s statement, \u201cI think that they\u2019re doing what they\u2019re supposed to be doing in my opinion. I think they are just exhausting all options.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>The Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department told Page Six they \u201cremain fully committed to the investigation.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">Instagram \/ Savannah Guthrie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>They urged everyone to submit tips to help find Nancy, who is seen here with her three children.  <span class=\"credit\">Instagram\/savannahguthrie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Walder said authorities\u2019 next steps should be genealogical sequencing \u2014 which is tracing DNA to family history \u2014 finding license plates going in and out of her home area, and more. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do [think she\u2019ll be recovered],\u201d Walder said. \u201cI don\u2019t know it will happen overnight. I would like to think it will happen. I will be optimistic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pack added, \u201cIt only takes one tip. Someone knows the person in the video. Someone knows what happened.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Savannah returned to \u201cToday\u201d in April.  <span class=\"credit\">GC Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>She is seen here emotionally embracing her co-anchor.  <span class=\"credit\">GC Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Savannah, 54, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/05\/10\/entertainment\/savannah-guthrie-posts-touching-mothers-day-tribute-as-mom-nancy-remains-missing\/\">posted a heartbreaking tribute to Nancy, 84, on Instagram Sunday<\/a> in honor of Mother\u2019s Day. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMother, daughter, sister, Nonie \u2013 we miss you with every breath,\u201d she captioned a video collage of her beloved mom. \u201cWe will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She then urged her Instagram followers to \u201chelp,\u201d as \u201csomeone knows something that can make the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cToday\u201d anchor added, \u201cPlease keep praying. Bring her home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Savannah <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/04\/06\/celebrity-news\/savannah-guthries-emotional-behind-the-scenes-moments-with-today-co-hosts-revealed\/\">returned to \u201cToday\u201d<\/a> on April 6 in an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/video\/savannah-guthrie-returns-to-today-after-absence-as-search-continues-for-missing-mom-nancy\/\">emotional welcome back by her co-anchors<\/a> and viewers. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>On Monday, Savannah announced she is the host of game show \u201cWordle.\u201d She is seen here making the announcement alongside the game show\u2019s executive producer Jimmy Fallon.  <span class=\"credit\">TODAY<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>She said, \u201cIt\u2019s strange to get up and do the \u2018Today\u2019 show every day, and it\u2019s strange to say that I\u2019m going to do a game show when your heart is broken. Nothing about that has changed, and it\u2019s not easy, but I\u2019m determined to put one foot in front of the other.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">moonstoneyin\/Tiktok<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On Monday, Savannah <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/05\/11\/entertainment\/savannah-guthrie-officially-confirms-surprising-career-move-as-mom-nancy-remains-missing\/\">announced on the morning show<\/a> that she will host the \u201cWordle\u201d game show, whose executive producer is Jimmy Fallon. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been holding in a secret between us for a long time now,\u201d she said on today\u2019s episode of the game show, which was first reported in October. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen everything happened with me and my family they just stopped everything and said, \u2018We\u2019ll wait for you.\u2019 Hollywood is, like, a really tough business, and I didn\u2019t expect that. And I just want to say thank you, it means so much to me,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n<p>Savannah added, \u201cEverything is strange right now. It\u2019s strange to get up and do the \u2018Today\u2019 show every day, and it\u2019s strange to say that I\u2019m going to do a game show when your heart is broken. Nothing about that has changed, and it\u2019s not easy, but I\u2019m determined to put one foot in front of the other.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source pagesix.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The investigation into Nancy Guthrie\u2019s disappearance has faced a devastating blow as authorities have scaled back efforts 100 days after Savannah Guthrie\u2019s mom went missing, experts believe. \u201cThey have definitely scaled back resources in this continuing phase,\u201d retired FBI agent Jason Pack exclusively told Page Six. \u201cThat happens in every case. 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