Family source challenges how Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance unfolded from start
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A source close to the Guthrie family is pushing back on reports that Nancy Guthrie went missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, and says key details about her timeline were misreported.
Initial reports indicated that Nancy Guthrie was scheduled to attend an in-person church service in Tucson that morning and was reported missing when she did not show up. According to the family source, this statement is not true.
The source told Fox News that Nancy and a small group of close friends have had a Sunday routine that doesn’t require attending church in person for years — since the COVID pandemic. Instead, the group would gather at each other’s homes to watch a New York-based church service via livestream.
The ceremony was broadcast live from a New York church, attended by longtime “TODAY” co-host and Nancy Guthrie’s daughter, Savannah Guthrie.
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An undated photo of Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie provided by NBC. (Courtesy NBC)
On Sunday, February 1, Nancy was expected to be at a friend’s house to watch the livestream, as she does every week. When he didn’t come, his friend group members got worried.
According to the source, one of the friends contacted Annie, Nancy’s daughter and Savannah Guthrie’s sister, to inform her that Nancy had not shown up and could not be located.
The source emphasized that, contrary to some reports, Nancy was never scheduled to attend a church service in Tucson that day, and said the misunderstanding led to confusion about the circumstances surrounding when she was first reported missing.
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A Pima County Sheriff’s Department vehicle is parked in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
As the search intensified, Savannah Guthrie made an emotional plea for help, describing the situation as an “hour of desperation” as authorities investigated a ransom note allegedly linked to her mother’s disappearance.
Savannah urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators are working against the looming deadline outlined in the memo, which officials have not publicly confirmed.
The deadline stated in the alleged ransom note passed on Monday night without any proof of life or resolution.
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FBI agents search homes near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Guthrie was last seen Saturday night as the investigation into his disappearance continued. (Fox News Digital’s Kat Ramirez)
At the same time, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it was pursuing what it described as “new leads” in the case but confirmed that investigators had not identified any suspects, persons of interest or vehicles in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is active and ongoing,” a Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said Monday evening.
“We understand there is significant public interest in this case, but investigators need time and space to do their job. If relevant information becomes available, it will be shared,” the spokesman added.
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The Ministry stated that there is no press conference planned at the moment, but a press conference will be held in case of any significant development.
Sheriff’s officials also confirmed that an active law enforcement presence will continue at the Guthrie residences throughout the night and into Tuesday as part of the ongoing investigation, including expanded search efforts and the pursuit of new leads.
“To protect the integrity of this criminal investigation, details of this process are not being released at this time,” officials said.
Officials have emphasized the extent of public outcry so far.
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“Thousands of calls were received through multiple tip lines and investigators continue to review them,” the spokesperson said.
Anyone who believes they have information that could assist investigators is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency line at 520-351-4900 or 88-CRIME.
Stepheny Price covers crimes including missing persons, murders and immigration crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.
