🚨 BREAKING JUST IN: A major shake-up in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance — her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, husband of Savannah Guthrie’s sister Annie, has reportedly been taken into police custody… but for what exactly? 😲💔

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The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, took another dramatic turn on February 14, 2026, with reports emerging that her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, has been taken into police custody.

Cioni, married to Nancy’s older daughter Annie Guthrie, was the last family member to see Nancy before she vanished. Authorities say he drove her home from a dinner and games night at his and Annie’s residence on January 31, watching as she entered her Catalina Foothills home safely around 9:50 p.m. She was reported missing the next day after failing to respond to family check-ins.

While Pima County Sheriff’s Office and FBI officials have not publicly confirmed Cioni’s custody status or any related charges as of mid-morning February 14, multiple media outlets and social media posts circulated claims of his detention, citing unnamed sources. The development follows weeks of intense focus on the family, including repeated searches of Annie and Cioni’s home, unidentified DNA recovered from Nancy’s property, and a fake ransom demand sent directly to the couple.

Sheriff Chris Nanos has repeatedly stated no suspect or person of interest has been officially named. “Everybody’s still a suspect until we rule them out,” he said in an earlier briefing, emphasizing a thorough review of anyone with recent contact to Nancy. The sheriff has pushed back on speculation, noting collaboration with the FBI remains strong despite occasional reported tensions over evidence handling.

Cioni, an AP Biology teacher at BASIS Oro Valley with nearly two decades in education, and Annie, a poet and author, live about four miles from Nancy’s home. The couple, married since 2006 with one son, hosted Nancy for what appeared to be a routine family evening. Annie took an Uber to pick up her mother earlier that day; Cioni handled the return trip. No issues were reported during the visit.

Public attention on Cioni intensified after journalist Ashleigh Banfield reported on her podcast that a law enforcement source identified him as a potential “prime suspect,” citing a seized family vehicle and possible connections under review. Banfield has stood by the claim, stating her source reaffirmed it daily. However, authorities quickly countered that no such designation exists officially.

Multiple searches at the Cioni-Guthrie residence have fueled questions. Investigators conducted an initial review early in the case, followed by a second lengthy search in early February, with vehicles and equipment observed on scene. Items like gloves found miles away were submitted for testing, though links remain unclear. A silver briefcase was reportedly removed during one visit, per eyewitness accounts shared on social media.

Adding complexity, a California man, Derrick Callella, was arrested and later released on pre-trial conditions after allegedly sending fake ransom texts to Annie and Cioni on February 4, demanding payment in Bitcoin. The impostor messages were deemed unrelated to the actual disappearance but highlighted the flood of false leads in a high-profile case.

Forensic updates include DNA from Nancy’s property that does not match her or close contacts, now being analyzed to identify its source. The FBI released enhanced details of a person captured on Nancy’s Nest doorbell camera around 1:47 a.m. on February 1 — a masked male, 5’9″ to 5’10”, average build, wearing a black Ozark Trail backpack. The figure appeared to tamper with the camera. Public speculation compared the description to Cioni’s build and height (estimated around 5’10” based on family photos and comparisons to Savannah, who is 5’10”), though no official match has been confirmed.

The FBI Phoenix Field Office increased its reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy’s location or arrests. Over 13,000 tips have been received, with searches expanding into surrounding foothills. Nancy requires daily medication for high blood pressure, cardiac issues, and a pacemaker, raising concerns about her well-being.

Savannah Guthrie, her brother Camron, and Annie have issued emotional public appeals, including videos addressing potential abductors: “We will pay. Bring her home.” Savannah has expressed frustration with aspects of the local probe while praising federal involvement. President Trump highlighted “progress” since the FBI’s lead role.

Cioni has largely stayed out of the public eye since early February sightings with Annie. No statements from him or Annie have addressed the custody reports directly. Family members maintain hope Nancy is alive, urging continued tips via 1-800-CALL-FBI or local channels.

As day 14 unfolds, the case remains an active abduction investigation with no confirmed resolution. Officials caution against unsubstantiated rumors, stressing forensic work and tip follow-up as priorities. Whether Cioni’s reported custody relates to questioning, new evidence, or another matter is unclear — but it underscores the emotional toll on a family already enduring profound uncertainty.

For Tucson residents and a national audience, the search continues amid prayers for Nancy’s safe return and clarity in a mystery that has gripped headlines.