Those following the Nancy Guthrie case wait with bated breath for updates regarding the missing 84-year-old woman, the mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona. A recent update from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department stating that “Nancy has been located” sparked outrage after online users realized the department was referring to a different missing woman who was also named Nancy.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Update
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department shares updates on social media, and on April 16, the latest update on the Nancy Guthrie case stated that labs are still analyzing DNA samples they collected. Hours later, they made another post, this time about 82-year-old Nancy Radakovich, who was last seen driving a Toyota sedan.
The update to the Radakovich case sparked backlash among users. The image included Radakovich’s photo, but it was obstructed by large, red text that read, “LOCATED.” The caption read, “Update: Nancy has been located,” with the last name excluded, leading many to think Nancy Guthrie had been found.
Online Users Were Outraged
Some of those who read the post expressed outrage over the misleading text, with one writing, “I LITERALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS NANCY GUTHRIE. THE WAY MY HEART JUST DROPPED!” Another added, “Ok now you’re all just being as-h-les on purpose. Thank god she was found but COME ON. Can you be anymore tone deaf???”
Others pointed out that the confusion could have been easily avoided had the department included Radakovich’s last name when they wrote the update. “Bruh, use a last name with it next time…” one commented, with another writing, “need to use the last name when you have 2 Nancys missing!!”
One guessed that the Pima County Sheriff’s Department did it on purpose, writing, “Just scroll through all the other missing person alerts & follow-up ‘found’ post. Every one I’ve seen uses or includes the person’s LAST name. This was disgraceful!” A few urged the department to edit the update to include “Radakovich,” but as of writing, the post remains unchanged.
The Latest On The Nancy Guthrie Case
It has been more than 70 days since Nancy was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona, and the latest developments reveal that the FBI has received DNA evidence that was recovered from her home. A source close to the investigation told Fox News that the sample will undergo more advanced analysis.
Previous DNA samples didn’t yield positive results: one failed to produce a match in CODIS (Combined DNA Index System), and the other, a mixed sample, didn’t result in single-person identification. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s latest update just confirms that DNA analysis “remains ongoing,” but no new details have been shared.
Nancy Guthrie Case Sparks Conspiracy Theories
With no suspects identified, many are sharing their own theories about who was behind Nancy’s abduction or why. In the early stages of the investigation, Savannah’s sister, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso, were brought up, with some suggesting they might be involved in Nancy’s disappearance.
In April, former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer spoke out against the theory, saying that Annie and Tommaso have no financial problems and have a “beautiful life from all accounts.” The couple, including Nancy’s other family members, were also cleared, with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department noting, “Not one single person in the family is a suspect.”
Other extreme theories have also emerged, including alleged links to the Epstein files, burglary tourists, and drug cartels. However, none of these claims has been substantiated so far.
Inside The Nancy Guthrie Case
Nancy’s family last saw her on the evening of January 31, when she was dropped off at her home following a family dinner. She was reported missing the following day, and based on security footage, she was abducted in the early morning hours of February 1.
Dried blood, which was later identified as Nancy’s, was found on her porch, and the FBI released footage of a masked individual tampering with Nancy’s door and the security camera. The Guthrie family also received multiple ransom notes, and while authorities took them seriously, they have not officially confirmed that they were legitimate.
As of now, what authorities know is that Nancy was taken from her home against her will, but they have no leading theories about the motive. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery.