Savannah Guthrie’s family has spent nearly five agonizing months searching for answers in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

While investigators have remained largely silent about the status of the case, a former FBI agent now believes a significant breakthrough may be on the horizon.

Her comments have renewed hope that the mystery surrounding the 84-year-old’s disappearance could finally be moving toward a resolution.

Nancy Guthrie Investigation May Be Near A Turning Point

A new development has injected fresh speculation into the ongoing investigation surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

Former FBI agent Maureen O’Connell appeared on “The Megyn Kelly Show” and suggested that investigators could be making meaningful progress behind the scenes.

According to O’Connell, authorities may be closing in on the individual known publicly as the “porch guy,” the masked figure captured on surveillance footage outside Nancy’s home shortly before she vanished.

Speaking on the podcast, O’Connell said she was “75 percent” certain that investigators were “getting close to” identifying or locating the person seen on the property that night.

The former agent stopped short of revealing specific details but expressed confidence that the investigation may be approaching a critical stage. She predicted that once the individual is taken into custody, the “floodgates shall swing open.”

Her remarks immediately caught the attention of host Megyn Kelly, who responded per Page Six, “That’s big news. That’s huge — big if true, as the kids say.”

While O’Connell declined to reveal the sources behind her belief, she maintained that authorities appear to be making progress.

The Chilling Footage That Shocked The Nation

Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home during the early hours of February 1.

Ten days after she vanished, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released security footage that would become one of the most discussed pieces of evidence in the case.

The video showed a masked individual standing on Nancy’s porch. Investigators later revealed that the person appeared to tamper with the home’s doorbell camera before the disappearance.

The footage quickly drew national attention because of its unsettling nature and the possibility that it captured someone directly connected to the case.

For months, the identity of the individual has remained unknown. Investigators have released a few details publicly, leading to intense speculation about whether the figure was involved in the alleged abduction or may hold critical information.

O’Connell suggested that the lengthy timeline without an arrest may actually reflect the caution investigators are exercising.

According to her, prosecutors must prepare for an aggressive legal defense once charges are filed.

“You’re gonna have the greatest defense attorney in the world handling this case, whoever takes [it]. So you have to operate under the assumption that a couple big chunks of your evidence may get tossed,” she explained.

Savannah Guthrie Opens Up About Nancy Guthrie Nightmare

As investigators continue their work, Savannah Guthrie has remained one of the most visible voices keeping attention on her mother’s disappearance.

The NBC journalist previously spoke about the disturbing surveillance footage during a March interview with colleague Hoda Kotb.

Describing the video as “absolutely terrifying,” Savannah admitted it was difficult to process.

“I can’t imagine that is who she saw standing over her bed. I can’t,” she said.

The emotional impact of the case has continued to affect her daily life.

She revealed, “I wake up every night in the middle of the night. And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought.”

Although months have passed, Savannah has continued speaking publicly about the search while acknowledging that difficult possibilities must be considered.

She has previously admitted that Nancy may already be “gone,” but she has never stopped pushing for answers.

Nancy Guthrie Family Continues Public Plea For Answers

Earlier this week, Savannah Guthrie once again addressed the case during an emotional appearance on the “TODAY” show.

Struggling to hold back her tears, she spoke about the pain her family continues to endure while waiting for answers.

Savannah said her her family “cannot be at peace, no matter how much I try to come out here every day and smile and find that joy.”

She also made it clear that she refuses to stop moving forward, noting, “And I will, I promise I will.”

Savannah appealed to those with any information about her mom’s disappearance.

She said, “This is the moment to tell you that we need your help. We’re begging for your help. I’m not going to miss that opportunity.”

Addressing potential witnesses, Savannah said, “And so please, if you’re watching, no matter how small the reward is there, you can tell us. It can be anonymous.”

Her message concluded with another emotional request, “Please do the right thing for us, for our family, for our children.”

Questions Remain As Investigators Work Behind The Scenes

While hope continues to grow following O’Connell’s comments, many questions remain unanswered.

The former FBI agent suggested that investigators are “close to pulling this case together,” though she offered no further explanation regarding what evidence may be leading authorities in that direction.

She did, however, leave listeners with one intriguing remark, “Things are happening.”

Meanwhile, Savannah has remained careful when discussing reports connected to ransom notes allegedly received by the family. One message reportedly suggested that Nancy had died, while another previously claimed she was “safe but scared.”

Asked about those developments during her most recent remarks on “TODAY,” Savannah said she had “no comment,” emphasizing that she is “not involved” in her network’s coverage of the investigation.

For now, the mystery remains unsolved. But with a former FBI investigator suggesting a breakthrough may be near, many are wondering whether the case that has gripped the nation for months could finally be approaching a major turning point.