According to a new discussion on the internet, a man named Lucas Daley is being linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Here's what we know about it.
Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has entered its third week, but the mystery remains unsolved. In turn, the lack of concrete proof and no details about her whereabouts have left the internet confused. However, a masked man who appeared outside the 84-year-old's home the night she was abducted has been central to the investigation. Ever since the FBI released doorbell camera footage, which captured the video of an armed individual, speculations about his identity have intensified. Amid this, a new name, Lucas Daley, is circulating widely online because internet users believe he might be the man seen in the video.
A new speculation about a man named Lucas Daley's alleged involvement in the case has gained momentum after a YouTube creator known as Max Vault posted a video analyzing footage released by the FBI. In the video, the YouTuber claimed that some facial features of the masked individual, including the nose line and eye shape, resembled Lucas Daley. The video suggested that online investigators had "virtually unmasked" the suspect. However, the authorities have validated no such claims. In his words:
"I'm not assuming anything about him, but once you see the photo, it's almost like they unmask the person that did it, and he has some relation to the family. And that the nose line, the nose. Yeah. The nose, the eyes, the hooded eyes were a big thing."
According to a report by The New York Post and 12 News, Max also alleged that Lucas may have indirect connections to the Guthrie family through his alleged girlfriend, Kayla Day. But there is no verified evidence to support that claim. Social media platforms quickly made the theory viral, and some users began sharing and amplifying it, posting side-by-side comparisons of Lucas Daley and the masked man. However, it is important to note that the law enforcement agencies have not publicly identified Lucas Daley as the suspect shown in the video. Instead, they have repeatedly warned against drawing conclusions based on online speculation.
For those unaware, Lucas Daley, 37, has a criminal history that has further fueled online suspicion. According to 12 News, Daley previously served approximately 18 months in prison between 2019 and 2020 related to convictions for d** solicitation, criminal damage, and fleeing law enforcement. Later, he was taken into custody in 2022 for selling illicit substances, and he was sentenced to probation.
Some reports also hinted that he was arrested again in 2025 in Marana, Arizona. Meanwhile, The New York Post reported that Lucas and his 77-year-old mother were detained while federal agents executed search warrants related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. However, his attorney, Chris Scileppi, confirmed that they were not arrested in connection with the case.
Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show anchor, Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1, 2026. The investigators believe that she was kidnapped from her home in the Catalina Foothills area, Arizona. At the same time, the surveillance footage released by the FBI revealed that a masked, armed male wearing black gloves and carrying a hiking backpack was seen coming near her home in the early hours of the day.
The masked man seemed to be a male of approximately 5'9" to 5'10" tall. At the same time, the family has received multiple ransom demands via News outlets requesting millions of dollars in Bitcoin, which remained under investigation. However, the authorities have not confirmed any role played by Lucas Daley in the case. Subsequently, there are still no details of the masked man, and the case remains under investigation.
What do you think about the unverfied internet rumours claiming about the involvement of Lucas Daley in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance?
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