The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a darker turn with the release of new evidence by the FBI. Authorities have now confirmed that a trail of blood, matching Nancy Guthrie’s DNA, extends from the front door of her Tucson-area home all the way down the driveway to the street. This disturbing detail suggests a violent struggle or injury occurred inside or near the entrance, with the victim possibly dragged or moving while bleeding toward an awaiting vehicle.
The blood trail, described as consistent droplets indicating a continuous source such as an open wound, stops abruptly at the end of the driveway. This pattern has led investigators to believe that Guthrie was placed into a vehicle at that point, ending the visible evidence on the ground. Forensic teams have processed the scene extensively, declaring the residence a full crime scene shortly after her family reported her missing on February 1, following her last known sighting on January 31.
Adding to the unease, the FBI has publicly released additional surveillance footage recovered from the home’s doorbell camera system. The newly disclosed video captures a vehicle—believed to be the one used to transport Nancy Guthrie—moving extremely slowly along the driveway and onto the road. Unlike what one might expect in a frantic getaway, there is no sign of acceleration, sharp turns, or any urgency to flee the area. The deliberate, almost methodical pace raises haunting possibilities: Was the driver confident they wouldn’t be pursued immediately? Or does it indicate something more calculated, perhaps to avoid drawing attention in the quiet Catalina Foothills neighborhood?
The case has gripped national attention due to Guthrie’s vulnerability—she requires daily heart medication, uses a pacemaker, and has mobility issues—making her abduction particularly concerning. Earlier releases showed a masked individual, apparently armed with a holstered handgun, approaching the front door in the early hours, tampering with the camera using branches and a flashlight held in their mouth. That figure, wearing gloves and a backpack, attempted to obscure the lens before the feed cut out around 1:47 a.m.
Investigators have followed numerous leads, including towing a blue SUV from the property (believed to belong to Guthrie) for forensic examination, searching nearby areas, and detaining individuals for questioning before releasing them. The FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of those responsible. Tips have flooded in, with thousands of calls to H๏τlines in recent days.
Family members, including Savannah Guthrie, have made emotional public pleas, shifting from hopeful appeals to more desperate tones, emphasizing the urgency due to her medical needs. Authorities continue to treat this as a high-priority kidnapping, pursuing all angles amid theories of ransom demands (some reported but unconfirmed in detail) and potential persons of interest.
As the search enters its critical phase, the combination of the confirmed blood trail and the eerily calm vehicle movement in the video paints a picture of calculated violence rather than a random act. The public is urged to contact the FBI with any information that could help bring Nancy Guthrie home safely—or deliver justice
