Nancy Guthrie Update: Investigators Focus On Inner Circle?

Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie went missing and news pours in about what might have potentially happened. Just hours ago, we updated on a report from Brian Entin Investigates about blood, a camera, and more. But since then, more news arrived via the Drop Dead Podcast, and there might even be a suspect involved in an abduction.

New Updates From Banfield

Soon after Brian’s podcast, Ashleigh Banfield turned up on her podcast and gave an important true crime update. She suggested that the sheriff and the FBI don’t think it is a standard sort of kidnapping. Plus, she mentioned the cameras, the blood, the medication left behind, and there seems to have been forced entry.

Next, she talked about Nancy Guthrie having a pacemaker. Notably, a source claims that Savannah Guthrie’s mom’s pacemaker stopped transmitting information. But, that doesn’t mean she’s now dead. Ashleigh said that “at 2AM, the pacemaker stopped responding to the device connected to the Apple phone, the Apple watch.” So, that’s the time they are narrowing it down to.

Ashleigh also cited her source as saying that investigators feel “frustrated” as they wait to get “information from [Nest] cameras that were smashed.” Also, it was very dark there, so it’s not clear what cameras can show.

Blood & Cars

The nature of the scene appears “disturbing” and potentially “premeditated,” Ashleigh opined. Eventually, she and Brian Entin discussed a vehicle belonging to a close family member. We previously reported on the alleged ransom notes, but new developments suggest a change in the investigation’s focus.

In addition to blood found on the front door steps, Ashleigh’s source claimed there was “blood inside the house.” Obviously, if that’s true, it led to an intense forensic investigation.

Focus On Family Vehicles

According to Ashleigh’s source, police “towed and impounded a vehicle belonging to [a member of the immediate family].” From an investigative standpoint, that seems like a standard but important move. After all, the last known point of contact with Nancy Guthrie came when she was dropped off at her home around 9:45 PM on Saturday night.

Because family members were the last people to see her, naturally, law enforcement would speak with them. After all, they can build a timeline from that. The discovery that Nancy Guthrie was missing came the next morning when church members alerted the family, leading to the 911 call that began the initial hunt for her.

Scrutiny Of The Inner Circle

Now, the focus reportedly turns to the impounded car and its connection to individuals close to the family. Banfield’s sources suggest that law enforcement looks closely at a specific male relative as a person of interest.

At this time, we are not naming this individual, as the information regarding a “prime suspect” hasn’t yet been officially confirmed by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Banfield cautioned her viewers that in cases of suspected abduction or foul play, investigators often “dig in” on family members first to rule them out or find inconsistencies. While the information from sources seems intense, it’s very important to remember that being a subject of scrutiny is not the same as being charged with a crime.

Speculation on Motive

Banfield cited her sources as asking the difficult questions often found in true crime probes: “Who has the motive?” Given Nancy’s age and health, sources also wondered about whether her care had become a “burden.” Or, if there were financial or insurance motives involved.

Rightly, Banfield emphasized that these are currently “musings” from sources close to the case and not direct evidence presented in a court of law.

Moving Forward

The information emerging represents a high-risk moment for investigative reporters. While the impounding of a car and the possible presence of the FBI at a family home are major developments, they can occur for many reasons during a forensic search. So, naming names right now seems a bit close to the line.

You can watch the full podcast on Drop Dead Serious on this link here.

Disclaimer: This information was summarized from reports shared by Ashleigh Banfield and Brian Entin and does not reflect the independent opinions of this outlet.

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