Who Is the Possible Suspect in the Case of Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother?
What began as a missing person case has become a full-blown criminal investigation — and shifting details about who last saw her are raising new concerns.
The quiet desert night ended in uncertainty and dread for the Guthrie family. What was first believed to be a simple goodbye after a family dinner has now become a haunting focal point in a growing mystery surrounding Savannah Guthrie's missing mother.
Savannah Guthrie appears with her mother, Nancy Guthrie, during an episode of NBC's "Today" show on April 17, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
The talk show host's sister, Annie Guthrie, was initially thought to be the last person to see their mother, Nancy Guthrie — a belief that shaped the early hours of a rapidly unfolding investigation and cast a heavy shadow over the family's final moments together.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Us Weekly that Nancy, 84, had been dropped off at her home between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, after spending the evening having dinner with family.
Sheriff Chris Nanos addresses reporters as investigators provide updates on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, on February 3, 2026 | Source: Getty Images
At first, investigators believed Annie was the one who brought her mother home that night, a detail that seemed straightforward — until it wasn't. New reports later revealed that it was not Annie who dropped Nancy off, but Annie's husband, Tommaso Cioni. That development has added a troubling new layer of scrutiny to the case.
The revelation has shifted attention and raised questions as authorities continue piecing together Nancy's final known hours. Cioni and Annie were photographed for the first time recently since Nancy was reported missing. However, their body language spoke volumes.
Savannah and Nancy Guthrie on NBC's "Today" show on June 15, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
In images obtained by Page Six, the couple appeared to avoid attention while leaving their Tucson residence. Annie wore a pink hoodie pulled tightly over her face, while Cioni concealed his own features with a sweatshirt and dark sunglasses — a visual that only deepened the air of unease surrounding the case.
Nancy was reported missing on Sunday, February 1, the following morning when she failed to appear for church. Her absence immediately alarmed her loved ones.
Family members went to her home to check on her — and what they found was enough to prompt a frantic 911 call. Inside, there were disturbing signs of a struggle, and authorities later confirmed that blood was found within the residence.
Her home, located in the usually tranquil Catalina Foothills area, was swiftly declared a crime scene, with evidence of forced entry sending shockwaves through the tight-knit community. Authorities have not publicly named any suspects, and investigators say they are continuing to follow all leads as the case unfolds.