The kidnapping case involving 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘TODAY’ anchor Savannah Guthrie, has escalated following reports that her son-in-law may be the prime suspect. According to journalist Ashleigh Banfield, police sources identified Tommaso Cioni, who is married to Nancy’s daughter Annie, as a potential person of interest. Annie and Cioni were reportedly the last people to see Nancy at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday night. Authorities, recognizing the urgency due to Nancy’s age and critical need for daily medication, are working quickly. Evidence of foul play is concerning; investigators towed Annie’s car, found that all home security cameras were damaged, and identified a trail of blood belonging to Nancy near the front steps.

A critical timeline was established through health device data: Nancy’s pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple Watch around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, indicating she was moved out of Bluetooth range. This detail supports claims that Nancy was abducted in the middle of the night. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are actively investigating an alleged ransom note received by unknown individuals. Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed his belief that Nancy was kidnapped and that “concerning” evidence was found inside the house. Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker commented that the abduction was likely committed by someone known to Nancy, driven by a “deep grievance,” rather than a random stranger.