Tucson, Arizona – The quiet Catalina Foothills neighborhood is reeling as new details emerge in the baffling disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. What was once a peaceful suburban street has turned into the epicenter of a high-profile investigation, with neighbors revealing unsettling patterns in the days and weeks leading up to Nancy’s vanishing on January 31.

According to multiple residents living near Nancy’s home, the mornings were anything but calm. “Every single morning, we’d hear raised voices – arguments coming from inside the house,” one neighbor shared, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the ongoing probe. “It wasn’t just occasional; it became routine. Shouting, doors slamming – you could tell something was off.” These heated exchanges reportedly involved family members, though specifics remain unclear.

What raised even more eyebrows? In the period following these daily disputes, Nancy’s daughter – believed to be local resident Annie Guthrie – stopped visiting as frequently as before. “She used to come by regularly, almost daily or every other day,” another close neighbor recalled. “But after those arguments escalated, her car just… disappeared from the driveway. We haven’t seen her around much since.” The sudden change in routine has fueled speculation among locals that tensions within the family may have boiled over, potentially playing a role in the events that unfolded.

Nancy was last seen on the evening of January 31 after a family dinner. She was dropped off at her home around 9:48 p.m., but by the next morning, her doorbell camera had been tampered with in the dead of night – disconnected at 1:47 a.m., with motion detected shortly after. When family checked on her the following day after she missed church, she was gone. Authorities quickly classified it as a possible kidnapping or abduction, launching an intensive search involving the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and FBI.

Investigators have expanded their efforts, searching Nancy’s home, nearby properties including septic tanks and manholes, and even spending hours at Annie Guthrie’s residence, emerging with evidence bags and photos. A suspicious unmarked white van spotted days earlier has also been reported by neighbors, adding to the layers of mystery.

Adding to the drama, multiple ransom notes have surfaced – one demanding $6 million in Bitcoin with a tight deadline and threats to Nancy’s life, while at least one “imposter” demand led to an arrest in California. The family, including Savannah, Annie, and brother Camron, has released emotional videos pleading for Nancy’s safe return and offering to pay whatever is needed.

Nancy, who relies on a pacemaker and daily heart medication, remains missing as the search enters its second week. A $50,000 FBI reward stands for information leading to her recovery or arrests. With no official suspects named and “everybody still a suspect,” the neighbor accounts of morning arguments and the daughter’s reduced visits have only deepened the intrigue – was this a random crime, or did family strife set the stage for something far darker?

The community holds its breath, hoping for answers – and Nancy’s safe return.