Nancy Guthrie, a prominent figure and mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for almost two weeks following her mysterious disappearance from her Arizona home. The 84-year-old was last seen on January 31, 2026, by her daughter, Annie Guthrie, and son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni. Recent developments involve the FBI’s investigation, including the retrieval of video footage showing a masked individual near Nancy’s residence a week prior to her abduction.
Authorities are exploring links to a delivery driver named Carlos Palazuelos, who was briefly detained for questioning but released without charges. During an interview, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos indicated that while Palazuelos had not been formally cleared as a suspect, there was insufficient evidence to hold him further. This situation has kept public interest in his potential involvement alive, as details of the investigation remain scant.
Sheriff Nanos has also emphasized the ongoing investigation into Nancy’s family members, stating that no one has been officially cleared, including Annie and Tommaso. Despite their full cooperation with investigators, the sheriff noted that all possibilities remain open until the inquiry concludes. This comment has fueled online theories about familial involvement, even as the FBI and local authorities have not identified any named suspects.
Recent findings include DNA evidence collected from Nancy’s property, which reportedly does not match her or anyone closely associated with her. This evidence is currently undergoing analysis at a private laboratory in Florida. Meanwhile, the investigation has shifted towards identifying a masked suspect captured on video at Nancy’s home, stirring considerable speculation on social media regarding the individual’s identity, leading to two primary names: Tommaso Cioni, Nancy’s son-in-law, and his bandmate Dominic Evans.
Public discourse has increasingly focused on Tommaso Cioni following the release of footage suggesting physical similarities between him and the masked suspect, particularly in build and facial hair. Observers have noted how the intruder seemed familiar with the area around the doorbell camera, raising further doubts. However, as questions regarding Tommaso’s height surfaced, attention turned to Dominic Evans, with claims that his physical attributes align closely with those of the person seen in the footage.
Online commentators have also scrutinized an alleged wrist tattoo seen on the masked individual, drawing comparisons to Dominic. Videos from Evans’ musical performances with Early Black displayed possible tattoos that some believe could match those of the suspect. Insights shared by former FBI officials suggest that such unique identifiers may prove pivotal in solving the case.
As investigations continue, there have been no significant updates regarding Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts. The family remains hopeful for any news that could shed light on her fate, while police efforts intensify amidst mounting public interest and speculation.