Nancy Guthrie: 100 days since Savannah Guthrie's mom went missing

PHOENIX - Monday, May 11 marks 100 days since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared after authorities say she was taken from her home against her will.

Since then, searches for the 84-year-old woman have taken place, but Nancy remains missing.

Here's what to know about the case, which has garnered considerable national and international media attention at times.

What happened?

Officials say Nancy was last seen on the night of Jan. 31.

Timeline:

Per a timeline that was released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department on Feb. 5, Guthrie traveled to a local family's home at around 5:32 p.m. on Jan. 31, and the family dropped Nancy off at her home, located in the area of East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue, at 9:48 p.m. the same night.

At around 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1, a doorbell camera at Nancy's home disconnected. At 2:28 a.m., a pacemaker app shows the pacemaker was disconnected from the phone.

At 12:03 p.m. on Feb. 1, 911 calls were made to PCSD. We had reported earlier that Nancy was reported missing after she failed to show up at church that day. Officers arrived at Nancy's home 12 minutes later, at 12:15 p.m.

Dig deeper:

Nancy’s disappearance had garnered significant national and international media attention. In addition, a number of alleged ransom notes were also revealed.

Among the media organizations that have received ransom notes or demands related to the case is TMZ. The outlet reported on Feb. 18 that they received a "highly sophisticated" ransom demand involving cryptocurrency. The outlet most recently received a note regarding Nancy on April 6, and the author of that note claiming that they saw Nancy in Mexico. 

Since her disappearance, PCSD and the FBI have released footage of Nancy's alleged abductor at her doorstep.

In the images released by PCSD, the alleged abductor was seen masked.

According to reports from the Associated Press, investigators had been hopeful that cameras at the home would turn up some evidence about how she went missing, but the doorbell camera was disconnected early Sunday. And while software data recorded movement at the home minutes later, Nancy Guthrie didn't have an active subscription, so none of the footage could be recovered, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos had said.

Savannah issues new plea

On Mother's Day, Savannah posted a tribute to her mother on social media, renewing the call for help in finding her missing mom.

Savannah had stepped away from her hosting duties at the Today show after her mother's disappearance. According to NBC News, she was set to host the network’s coverage at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Savannah returned to her hosting duties on the Today show on April 6.

What they're saying:

The Instagram post reads: "mother, daughter, sister, Nonie - we miss you with every breath. We will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you.

We need help. Someone knows something that can make the difference. Call 1800CALLFBI. You can be anonymous and the reward remains available.

Please keep praying.
Bring her home."

Case has led to scrutiny of sheriff

Nancy's disappearance and the subsequent media attention placed a spotlight on Pima County’s sheriff, Chris Nanos.

Big picture view:

In a February 11 report by the Associated Press, Nanos acknowledged missteps in the case, at the time when the case was in its second week.

On April 7, reports from Tucson area PBS/NPR affiliate AZPM state that the Pima County Board of Supervisors wants Nanos to give sworn testimony on his work history, leadership, and immigration enforcement.

Per AZPM’s report, Nanos has been under scrutiny over his management of Nancy’s search, in addition to other matters that are not related to Nancy’s case. FBI Director Kash Patel also slammed Nanos’ handling of the case in early May, alleging that the FBI was initially kept out of the investigation. The allegation was refuted by PCSD. They are claiming instead that the FBI was "promptly notified" following Nancy’s disappearance.

On May 9, Tucson television station KOLD-TV reported that the Pima County Board of Supervisors will decide on May 12 whether to start a process that could lead to disciplinary action against Nanos, up to and including removal from office. However, one Pima County supervisor conceded in KOLD's report that removal may not be likely.

What you can do:

Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for the recovery of Nancy. Anyone with information should contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department has also set up a tipline where the community can submit information. An online form is available for tips.

Map of the area where Nancy Guthrie was last seen:

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