Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Arizona home late Saturday, January 31, 2026. In the days since, friends have described a woman whose life seemed ordinary—active, social, and engaged in book clubs, mahjong games, and family routines. There were no warnings, no fears expressed, and no known enemies, making her disappearance all the more alarming.
Investigators are focusing on an alleged ransom note demanding millions in Bitcoin, suggesting possible involvement of multiple individuals. Technology also provides clues: Nancy’s pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple Watch and phone around 2 a.m., while both devices remained in her home, indicating she may have been taken out of range.
Dispatch audio highlighted Nancy’s medical vulnerabilities, and authorities now believe she was taken against her will. Savannah Guthrie received the devastating news by phone and immediately flew to Tucson to assist with the investigation.
The search continues across Pima County as family, friends, and law enforcement hope for answers during this frightening, uncertain time.
