🚨 EXPLOSIVE NEIGHBOR BOMBSHELL IN NANCY GUTHRIE KIDNAPPING: As FBI swarmed a house in Rio Rico, neighbors are screaming that Savannah Guthrie’s BROTHER-IN-LAW — son-in-law Tommaso Cioni (aka Thomas Zioni in whispers) — is DEEPLY involved! They say the evidence is IRREFUTABLE… and the motive? Absolutely horrific. 😱💀

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Unverified neighbor claims have intensified online chatter around the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, with some alleging her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni’s involvement amid a separate court-authorized search in Rio Rico.

The claims, primarily circulating on social media platforms like Facebook, assert that “neighbors” witnessed or know of Cioni’s (sometimes misspelled as “Thomas Zioni”) connection to the case during the Rio Rico property search. Posters describe the evidence as “irrefutable” and hint at a “horrific motive,” though no credible sources, witness statements, or official confirmations support these assertions. Fact-checking outlets have debunked related misinformation, including false reports of Cioni’s home being “blockaded” by police.

Cioni, 50, married to Nancy’s eldest daughter Annie Guthrie, was confirmed by Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos as the last person to see Nancy alive. On January 31, 2026, Nancy took an Uber to Annie and Cioni’s home near Catalina Foothills for dinner and games. Cioni drove her back around 9:48 p.m., ensuring she entered safely before the garage door closed. Hours later, around 1:47 a.m. on February 1, the Nest doorbell camera was tampered with using foliage, and Nancy’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone at 2:28 a.m. Blood matching her DNA was found on the porch; medications, wallet, and cellphone remained inside.

Cioni and Annie’s $675,000 ranch-style home, about four miles from Nancy’s, has undergone multiple voluntary searches by FBI and sheriff’s deputies, including a lengthy second visit where agents photographed rooms until late evening. No evidence has been publicly tied to wrongdoing, and authorities stress searches were consensual or warranted without naming suspects.

The Rio Rico search—approximately 60 miles south near the Mexico border—occurred February 10-11 following a traffic stop detaining Carlos Palazuelos, a delivery driver. His mother-in-law, Josefina Maddox, spoke to reporters outside the home, granting permission for the search: “I have nothing to hide… They’re investigating my son-in-law. He had nothing to do with it.” Palazuelos was released without charges after hours of questioning, later telling media the experience felt like being “kidnapped” and insisting innocence, possibly due to eye resemblance to FBI footage.

No connection exists between the Rio Rico search and Cioni. Speculation linking the two appears rooted in online rumors conflating family proximity, Cioni’s status as last witness, and public tips flooding after FBI-released footage showing a masked, gloved figure with visible eyes, bushy beard shadow, backpack, and possible handgun holster.

Journalists like Ashleigh Banfield cited unverified sources calling Cioni a “prime suspect,” while others noted power-of-attorney documents and bandmate associations sparking theories. Sheriff Nanos stated investigators are “looking at everyone,” but emphasized no suspects or persons of interest have been named. FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted recovered Nest data and urged tips via 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Nancy requires daily heart medication and a pacemaker; her absence raises grave concerns. Unverified ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin have surfaced, with deadlines passing without proof-of-life or confirmed legitimacy. Family pleas—featuring Savannah, Camron, and Annie—continue: “Bring her home.”

Searches persist along Catalina Foothills roadways, with FBI agents processing evidence like a black glove found nearby matching suspect attire. Over 4,000 tips arrived in one 24-hour period post-footage release. Experts describe the suspect’s calm, methodical actions as potentially planned, though amateur tactics suggest non-professional involvement.

Public speculation—fueled by distinct eyes, gait, build, and family ties—has outpaced facts. Authorities caution against rumors hindering progress, focusing on verifiable leads. With time critical for an elderly woman without essentials, the investigation remains open, driven by evidence rather than neighbor whispers or social media storms.