While the search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its third month, legal crime Journalist Ashleigh Banfield reveals why the Pima County Sheriff's investigation of the case has become a complete "mess".
Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has become one of the biggest trouble-raising questions as the case has entered its third month of investigation. But despite this long gap, there has been no breakthrough so far, raising fresh concerns about how the case is being handled. Now, legal crime Journalist, Ashleigh Banfield, has openly called the investigation a "mess" amid new developments in the case.
Ashleigh Banfield recently opened up about the Nancy Guthrie case on her podcast and explained that investigators have now begun questioning contractors and subcontractors who worked in or around Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home. According to her sources, this delayed decision has made the case more complicated. She explained that finding every individual who may or may not have a formal record of connection to Nancy Guthrie's locality is not easy. In her words:
"Can you imagine the number of people that you'd have to find and then just getting through all of those interviews, the ones who will agree to it? I've got information on how messy that can be in just a moment from a guy who has been to this rodeo before. Also, when my sources told me about running down the contractors and subcontractors and doing the interviews, the quote was, 'It's a mess. It's a mess."
Ashleigh explained that multiple sources revealed that the number of people who might have entered the locality or observed Nancy's home could be "Endless". It can range from construction workers and electricians to delivery personnel and maintenance staff. Thus, finding and investigating everyone on that list will be time-consuming. Moreover, it can also lead to multiple dead ends or false leads.
Ashleigh, who previously claimed that Nancy Guthrie's brother-in-law, Tomasso Cioni, could be a prime suspect in the case, reiterates the point. She suggested that the crime might have been planned by someone familiar with the home and surroundings. The journalist pointed out how the back gate and screen door allegedly popped open, hinting that the person might have prior knowledge of the property. According to her, every casual over in the area, like any worker, could have understood that Nancy is vulnerable due to her health issues and lives alone. Meanwhile, the new theory from investigators has expanded the scope of the investigation, making it even harder to pinpoint a suspect.
Amid the ongoing search, Savannah Guthrie is set to return to work on Today on April 6, 2026. She took nearly two months off after her mother's disappearance. However, in a recent interview with Hoda Kotb, she acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the case and said she still has no clue or updates on her mother's disappearance. But despite the personal challenge, she will return to work to regain a sense of purpose in this difficult time. For those unaware, Hoda Kotb had been filling in for Savannah while she was away.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on February 1, 2026, at her home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities revealed that they believe the 84-year-old has possibly been abducted, especially after a camera footage revealed the presence of a masked man outside Nancy's residence. However, they have identified no suspect in the case so far. At the same time, investigators found some physical evidence at the scene suggesting a suspicious or forced entry in the home. Although the case remains unsolved, the combined rewards for any significant update on her have been raised to USD 1.1 million.
What do you think about the investigatiors' decision to probe every contractor and subcontractor in Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood?
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