The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, has become a national story in the United States, and a magnet for online speculation.
Investigators in Arizona say they still have no suspect or person of interest, even as they treat her home as a crime scene and work alongside the FBI.
That information vacuum has helped propel journalist Ashleigh Banfield into the spotlight.
Banfield, a veteran broadcaster who has recently shifted into true crime content, has been discussing the case on her podcast and social channels, prompting a fresh wave of searches and rumours, including misspellings such as “ashley banfield”.
The most prominent name now circulating is Tommaso Cioni, described in media reports as Savannah Guthrie’s brother in law and the husband of Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie.
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Some coverage has framed Cioni as a possible focus of interest, but police have pushed back hard on that narrative, warning against unverified accusations and saying they have not identified a suspect.
What is known, from official briefings and major outlets, is that Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday night and was reported missing after she did not attend church the next morning.
Sheriff Chris Nanos has spoken at more than one press conference about the urgency of the search, noting her mobility limits and medical needs.
Authorities have also acknowledged reports of a possible ransom note, after TMZ reported receiving what it described as an unverified demand. Investigators say they are assessing any such material but have not confirmed authenticity.
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Beyond the core investigation, the case has spawned a long tail of online queries, from “tmz ransom note” and “ransom note savannah guthrie” to “savannah guthrie salary” and “savannah guthrie net worth 2026”, along with interest in Savannah’s husband Michael Feldman and commentary from figures such as Nancy Grace.
None of that changes the official Guthrie update: detectives say the priority is credible tips, not conjecture.
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