Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home under mysterious circumstances. She was reported missing on February 1, 2026, and the search for her is close to finishing its third week. Amid the numerous popular theories and tips from the public, law enforcement officials are no longer dismissing the possibility that the 84-year-old may have been taken across the border to Mexico.
FBI expands manhunt for Nancy Guthrie to Mexico after new ransom note
According to recent updated by TMZ citing law enforecement sources, the FBI has officially reached out to the federal authorities of Mexico to track down Nancy Guthrie. While it's too early to substantiate any leads, the authorities on both ends of the U.S.-Mexico border, including the local police departments, are collaborating to find leads. Although it was dismissed at first, investigators now believe that Nancy could have been transferred to Mexico at some point, but it didn't happen immediately after her abduction.
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Early in the investigation, Border Patrol cameras and electronic monitoring systems were checked. Officials say there was no immediate evidence that Nancy was taken into Mexico right after the abduction. However, investigators now believe it’s possible she could have been moved later, acknowledging that there are ways to cross the border without triggering alarms.
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The officials' decision to go international reportedly comes after a new ransom email that email allegedly includes graphic threats, hints of a cross-border kidnapping, and a new crypto account number. While the authenticity of the claim hasn't been verified, it's largely believed that Mexican cartels generally prefer transactions via cryptocurrency.
How did the foreign cartel theory come up in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance?
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills on February 1, 2026. Authorities believe she was taken against her will overnight. Evidence at the scene, including traces of blood and doorbell camera footage of a masked and armed individual, led investigators to treat the case as an abduction. But even after 18 days, no suspect or person of interest has been publicly identified or arrested.
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Amid rising curiosity about Nancy's mysterious disappearance and limited official updates, social media users have been convinced that Nancy was taken across the border to Mexico. Several users have pointed to Tucson's proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, suggesting that the abduction could very much be a cross-border crime. Many internet users have taken a step further and mentioned the Sinaloa Cartel, the transnational criminal organisation infamously known to be one of the world's most powerful drug-trafficking syndicates.
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Kayle Noel Day and Luke Daley's alleged cartel connection
The foreign cartel theory intensified after the detention of Kayla Noel Day and Luke Daley, who were arrested in the late hours of February 12, 2026. While law enforcement has not disclosed the specific charges against them, some unverified reports circulating online claim that the two individuals are associates and were linked to a 2025 indictment for drug trafficking. While there has been no official evidence to confirm the allegations, their names and possible cartel connection have raised many eyebrows. Many users are now wondering if their backgrounds could help find Nancy Guthrie.
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Latest updates on Nancy Guthrie's investigation
The investigation into 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie's mysterious disappearance has led to yet another dead end. The DNA test results from a glove found two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Catalina Foothills home, considered key evidence in the case, didn't match any of the recorded profiles in CODIS, the FBI's DNA database of known offenders. With the conventional methods failing, authorities are now turning to Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to narrow down the possible suspects.
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The FBI has confirmed it will use IGG to analyse DNA recovered from the discarded glove and other items found at Nancy Guthrie’s home, including a T-shirt discovered near the blood traces. While it's more complex and time-consuming than traditional DNA testing, experts believe IGG could provide crucial leads about Nancy Guthie's abductor(s).
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The Guthrie family and the officials strongly believe that Nancy Guthrie is still alive, though no proof of life has been found yet. What are your thoughts on the cross-border abduction angle?
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