🚨 HEARTBREAKING UPDATE JUST 30 MINUTES AGO: Savannah Guthrie breaks her silence after police made a grim discovery INSIDE her missing mom Nancy’s house… and while she insists “She’s still alive,” the sad news that’s emerged has left the family devastated. 😢💔

As the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie enters its 12th day, her daughter, NBC “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, continues to publicly express hope that her mother remains alive, even as unverified social media claims swirl about a recent “grim discovery” inside the home prompting “sad news.”

In repeated social media posts and videos shared between February 9 and February 11, 2026, Savannah Guthrie has emphasized the family’s conviction: “We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.” The messages, often accompanied by FBI-released surveillance images and tip line numbers (1-800-CALL-FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s 520-351-4900), urge the public to provide information while underscoring ongoing desperation. Authorities, including the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, confirmed as recently as February 11 that the investigation continues to operate under the assumption Nancy Guthrie is alive, despite her age, heart condition requiring daily medication, and reliance on a pacemaker.

No official reports from law enforcement or major news outlets indicate a new discovery inside Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home that has led to confirmed “sad news” or a shift to presuming her deceased. The home remains a crime scene, with previously documented evidence including blood on the front porch confirmed via DNA to match Nancy’s, her pacemaker disconnecting from her cellphone at 2:28 a.m. on February 1, and essential items—medications, wallet, cellphone—left behind, pointing to an involuntary departure.

The case timeline remains unchanged: Nancy was last seen when son-in-law Tommaso Cioni drove her home after a family dinner around 9:48-9:50 p.m. on January 31. The garage door closed shortly after. At approximately 1:47 a.m. February 1, the Nest doorbell camera captured a masked, gloved figure—armed with what appears to be a handgun holster, wearing a backpack—tampering with the device using yard foliage. The FBI recovered the footage via Google’s backend data on February 10, releasing stills and clips that show the individual’s distinct eyes, possible bushy beard shadow, athletic build, and calm gait.

The footage release triggered a surge in tips—over 4,000 in one 24-hour period—and led to a brief detention February 10 of Carlos Palazuelos, a Rio Rico delivery driver, after a traffic stop. He was questioned for hours, his home and vehicle searched, but released without charges. Palazuelos denied involvement, claiming mistaken identity possibly due to eye resemblance, and described the experience as terrifying.

Other searches have included multiple voluntary visits to daughter Annie Guthrie and Cioni’s nearby home, roadway sweeps in Catalina Foothills where a black insulated glove—potentially matching the suspect’s—was recovered February 11 and bagged for forensic testing. No links to suspects have been publicly confirmed.

Unverified ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin have surfaced, with deadlines passing without proof-of-life or authenticated communication. The family has expressed willingness to pay for Nancy’s safe return but prioritized verification in early pleas.

Savannah Guthrie’s statements have evolved from initial desperation—”We are at an hour of desperation. We need your help”—to sustained hope, humanizing her mother while appealing directly to the public and any potential captor. In one video, flanked by siblings Camron and Annie, she said, “We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us.” No direct contact has been confirmed by authorities.

Experts continue analyzing the footage: body language specialist Susan Constantine highlighted recognizable traits despite the mask, including eye shape (hooded, thin eyebrows), jawline puffiness suggesting facial hair, and unanxious movements. Former FBI agents note the amateur camera tampering but precise timing as potentially indicating familiarity.

The investigation involves FBI hostage rescue assets, extensive ground teams, and digital billboards displaying suspect features across states. Sheriff Chris Nanos has stressed looking at “everyone,” but no suspects or persons of interest named. Over 18,000 tips total have flooded lines since February 1.

Social media speculation—often amplified by fake or exaggerated posts—has included unconfirmed claims of new home discoveries leading to tragic outcomes, but these lack substantiation from credible sources. Authorities urge focusing on verified tips to avoid hindering progress.

With Nancy’s medical vulnerabilities making prolonged absence increasingly dangerous, the family’s public hope clashes with the grim realities of an unresolved abduction. Savannah Guthrie’s latest affirmations serve as both a plea and a reminder: belief in survival drives the effort, even as days stretch on without resolution.