A childhood memory, recounted in a recent book, reveals a playful tradition orchestrated by Savannah Guthrie’s cousin. Every summer, Teri would stage an elaborate “kidnapping” of Savannah and her sister, a game their mother, Nancy Guthrie, wholeheartedly participated in.
The annual event unfolded at the Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona home. Before dawn, Teri would stealthily awaken the girls, ushering them into her aging station wagon for a secret journey north. The desert sky blazed with color as they escaped, leaving a note of anticipation hanging in the air.
Midway between Tucson and Phoenix, a carefully planned stop occurred. Annie and Savannah were allowed a call home, dramatically announcing their abduction to their mother. Nancy Guthrie would respond with perfectly feigned alarm and concern, promising a rescue mission in the coming days.
This cherished memory surfaces now against a backdrop of profound worry. Nancy Guthrie has been missing for over two weeks, forcibly taken from her home in the early hours of February 1st. Authorities have confirmed she did not leave of her own accord.
The investigation has been extensive, with DNA evidence recovered from the scene proving inconclusive. Initial searches against the FBI’s CODIS database yielded no matches, prompting investigators to turn to investigative genetic genealogy – a complex process of tracing family histories through publicly available DNA databases.
A lead involving a potential purchase across the border in Mexico briefly surfaced, prompting contact with Mexican authorities. However, that particular avenue of investigation has since been eliminated, according to the FBI.
Despite the initial speculation, investigators currently believe Nancy Guthrie has not been transported across the U.S.-Mexico border. The search continues, fueled by a determination to uncover the truth and bring Nancy home.
Family members, including spouses, have been cleared as suspects in the ongoing investigation, allowing authorities to focus on external leads and potential unknown individuals. The case remains active, with every possible angle being pursued.
