New details are emerging about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, and a source close to the family says early reports about her routine the day she went missing may have been incorrect.
According to the source, Nancy Guthrie was not planning to attend an in-person church service in Tucson on the morning she disappeared. Instead, she was expected to follow a long-standing Sunday tradition with friends, one that had been in place for years.
The clarification could help investigators better understand the timeline of events leading up to the moment she was reported missing.
Longstanding Sunday Routine With Friends
For several years, beginning during the COVID pandemic, Nancy Guthrie had developed a weekly routine with a small circle of close friends.
Rather than attending church in person, the group would meet at one another’s homes to watch a livestream of a New York church service together.
The broadcast came from the church attended by Nancy’s daughter, Savannah Guthrie, the longtime “Today” show co-anchor.
On Sunday, Feb. 1, Nancy was expected to join the group at a friend’s home to watch the service, just as she had done on many previous Sundays.
When she failed to arrive, friends began to worry.
Concern Grows After Nancy Fails To Appear
As the morning progressed and Nancy still had not shown up, members of the friend group grew increasingly concerned.
One of the friends eventually contacted Annie, Nancy’s daughter and Savannah Guthrie’s sister, to report that Nancy had not arrived and could not be located.
The source emphasized that Nancy had never planned to attend a Tucson church service that day.
According to the source, confusion about that detail may have contributed to misunderstandings in early reports about when and how the disappearance was first noticed.
Emotional Plea From Savannah Guthrie
As the search for Nancy Guthrie intensified, her daughter Savannah issued a heartfelt public appeal asking for help from anyone who might have information.
Savannah described the situation as an “hour of desperation” as investigators worked to determine what had happened.
Authorities have been examining an alleged ransom note connected to the case, though officials have not publicly confirmed its authenticity.
A deadline referenced in the note reportedly passed Monday night without proof of life or resolution.
Investigators Continue Pursuing New Leads
Meanwhile, investigators say the search remains active.
Authorities in Arizona confirmed that they are continuing to pursue new information connected to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains active and ongoing,” a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Monday evening.
Officials acknowledged the intense public attention surrounding the case but urged patience as investigators work through incoming tips.
“We understand the significant public interest in this case; however, investigators need time and space to do their work. If and when relevant information becomes available, it will be shared,” the spokesperson added.
Law Enforcement Presence Continues
Authorities confirmed that law enforcement officers will maintain a strong presence around the Guthrie family residences while the investigation continues.
Officials said search operations and follow-up work connected to new leads will continue.
“To preserve the integrity of this criminal investigation, details of that process are not being released at this time,” authorities said.
Investigators also noted the massive response from the public since news of the disappearance spread.
“Thousands of calls have been received across multiple tip lines, and investigators continue to review them,” the spokesperson said.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have relevant information to contact investigators as the search continues.