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Sheriff Attacks Ace Reporter & Admits Cams Are a Bust | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 17
Feb 18, 2026
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson under deeply suspicious circumstances. Her purse, phone, wallet, and vehicle were left behind. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos’ fiery comments, what he admitted about the camera footage, where the investigation stands right now, and what it could mean for the ongoing search.
Did Cops Switch Gears? Guthrie Family Cleared By Sheriff | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 15
Feb 17, 2026
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is now explicitly clearing the entire Guthrie family, including all siblings and spouses. That statement comes less than 24 hours after previous interviews where he said no one had been cleared. Meanwhile, federal agents have reportedly shown up at gun stores across Tucson with 40 names and 40 photos, asking employees if any of those individuals purchased weapons. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former Special Deputy U.S. Marshal and CEO of Coursen Security Group, Spencer Coursen, to break down all the latest updates and where this investigation is heading next.
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Unknown Male DNA? Burglary Gone Wrong? | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 15
Feb 16, 2026
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The FBI has confirmed that a glove found roughly two miles from Nancy’s Catalina Foothills home has produced an unknown male DNA profile. Investigators say the type of glove appears to match the glove seen on surveillance video, and it has now been sent for final quality control before being entered into CODIS. At the same time, confusion is growing over reports suggesting this may have been a “burglary gone wrong.” Law enforcement sources are pushing back, saying that theory is not the official working narrative inside the investigation. As Savannah Guthrie posts a new public message urging whoever has her mother to “do the right thing,” investigators continue testing evidence from a towed Range Rover, reviewing surveillance footage, and tracking leads around the clock. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the unknown male DNA, the controversy over the burglary theory, what CODIS could reveal next, and where the Nancy Guthrie investigation stands right now.
Hired Help? Mystery Perp? Nancy Guthrie Search Blows Wide Open | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 14
Feb 15, 2026
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As speculation grows about the mystery perp caught on Google Nest cameras, unidentified DNA inside Nancy’s home, and the decision to send key evidence to a Florida lab instead of Quantico, the tone of this investigation has definitely shifted on Day 14 in the search for the 84-year-old mother of Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what stands out after two weeks, the masked mystery perp caught on video, questions surrounding tainted evidence and early scene access, and whether tension between federal and local authorities is typical in cases like this. Plus, former FBI Special Agent Maureen O’Connell joins the podcast to analyze the escalation, the meaning behind the aggressive search tactics, and what this stage of the investigation could signal in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. If you have any information about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, you’re urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI
Breaking: SWAT Deployed 2 Miles From Nancy's Home, 3 People Detained | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 13
Feb 14, 2026
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We are now on Day 13 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, and there have been explosive new developments. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the breaking developments after SWAT was deployed roughly two miles from Nancy’s home and three people were detained as part of an active law enforcement operation. This comes as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues to intensify, with federal and local agencies working around the clock.
Shocking Find Inside Nancy's Home & Clues About Mystery Perp | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 12
Feb 13, 2026
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Day 12 in the Nancy Guthrie case just took another turn, and it starts with what was found inside her home. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the discovery of one glove now being tested for DNA and fingerprints... And here’s where it gets interesting: Reports say that glove was not sent to the FBI lab in Quantico. It went to a lab in Florida instead, which is now fueling questions about coordination between the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The FBI has increased the reward to $100,000, confirmed more than 13,000 tips, and is operating a 24-hour command post as the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother continues. There are also new details about the mystery perp. The FBI put up a white forensic tent over Nancy’s front entrance, carried in high-resolution video equipment and a forensic height board, and refined the suspect description to a male approximately 5’9” to 5’10” with an average build using photogrammetry.
FBI Drops Major Clue About Mystery Perp, Gloves Found, Backpack ID'd | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 11
Feb 12, 2026
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The search for Nancy Guthrie just took another turn, and this time it involves a pair of gloves that investigators say were found during search efforts. Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former prosecutor Matt Murphy to walk through clues from the FBI, mystery suspect nest camera video, case developments, new searches, and more.
FBI Drops DISTURBING Video, Person Hauled Away in Cuffs | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 10
Feb 11, 2026
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The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. The FBI has released two Nest security camera videos that they believe are key to Nancy’s final movements. SWAT teams were deployed as new leads came in. Law enforcement confirms that one person has been detained for questioning. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the newly released video, the SWAT response, the detention, and what this surge of law enforcement activity could mean for Nancy Guthrie.
Guthrie Mystery: Ransom Scammers in the Crosshairs as the Search for Nancy Guthrie Intensifies
Feb 10, 2026
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The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie as a second alleged ransom deadline passes with no money paid and no confirmed contact from suspected kidnappers. Ashleigh walks through what that silence may actually signal, and newly released statements from the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department as the investigation continues.
Nancy Guthrie Mystery Heats Up: After-Dark Searches Inside Family Homes & Massive Police Presence
Feb 09, 2026
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The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has entered a troubling new phase as investigators carry out after-dark activity at multiple family properties in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down late-night law-enforcement searches inside family homes, reports of deputies spending hours photographing interiors, and a significant police presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence, where video captured investigators examining what appeared to be a septic or water tank on the property.
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