Nancy Guthrie, 84, (mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie) missing - last seen in the Catalina foothills area on Jan 31, 2026

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stmichael said:
As a gun guy who used one for years on the job, it's weird in a number of ways.

-The holster doesn't seem to match the sidearm, the gun looks more like a poly late gen semi auto and it's stuffed in a holster that profiles for a longer gun with a shape of a revolver like a Colt python for instance. Too hard to truly tell w/ the pic/ darkness, but it looks off.

-Also a light-colored holster, usually a burglar would go all black (same w/ reflective stripes on a backpack??? It's a weird detail but again a bit wonky or "thrown-together" in his get up, much easier to get darker leather or kydex etc.

-in the earlier frames he is not open carrying. he pulls the holster out front and center over his crotch (right hand orientation) as he approaches the door - indicating he wants it to be seen then. His hand does seem to hover in ready position then, though it could be a threat posture or like you said involuntary.
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Thank you for this excellent additional informations. Apparently this position is called the 'appendix carry'. FYI. Can Google for more info.
 
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Zeta74 said:
This is def not a professional. The video with the flowers is so amateurish that it’s almost laughable. A professional would have brought tape, not hunted around for flowers on site.

The bending over may be awkward because of the backpack, especially if it’s heavy.
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Kudos to the people who pointed out the crushed flowers... turns out it was absolutely connected!
 
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I think he’s left handed. I’m left handed and I would have pulled the plant out the way he did.
 
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Video didn't help in Delphi or Missy Bevers, but this case has HUGE attention, not just true-crimers.

I have hope.
 
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samaor said:
Yes, I feel like the eyes look very feminine too.
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They do, but I assumed he used makeup as a disguise. He knew his eyes would be visible.
 
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Firstsnow4 said:
I’m very late to this story but can I ask why it’s taken so long to get ring doorbell footage??!! Thanks
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They said Ring and then corrected it to Nest on NBC

ETA: On the FBI website video in clearly says Nest on the upper right corner
 
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NavySubMom said:
Lots of new video on TV of the subject just coming onto the porch,
They can analyze his GAIT !! Huge identifier.
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gait would likely be affected by the bulky backpack imo
 
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clearskies1 said:
No way it should take this long to get this from the front door cam. #$%! Is this the fault of the door cam company?
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I agree why has it taken so long to get this ring doorbell footage? Or do they suspect someone and hoping they would come forward first before putting this out there. Who knows?!
 
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Wsimm said:
Right? Just remove the camera 1st thing! Instead he goes over and picks freaking flowers to cover up the lens? Is this suspect trying to lead LE to thinking they are amateur?
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Especially a camera that sends notifications for movement! Sure NG was likely asleep but a phone buzzing that many times could have woken her up
 
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The individual looks like he is barefoot, and left hand, and walked there. I feel like this person was the first point person to make contact, because I can't understand how he could get NG to leave or carry her. The video is eery.
 
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nightowl2728 said:
Omg the comments are moving so quickly 😓

My thoughts in a nutshell: man's body (and statistically extremely low it's a woman - not going to get on my soap box about this but MOST violent crimes are done by men), oddly large eyes for a man - face seems like it could be easily recognizable to someone who knows him. He could have taken concealing measures such as changing facial hair grooming, dying, etc.

Clothing is largely unremarkable. Stated he has a gun in his waistband? I didn't see that confirmed.

From the info on the post it says it's from "the morning of her disappearance" - meaning 2am, or like the morning of the dinner? I'm assuming 2am the day she disappeared but may be worth clarifying.

LE didn't have these images until today it sounds like; I wonder if they had any other info that would lead to this "sort of" person being involved, or if this is a totally new direction.

Given the gun, the knowledge of the camera locations, etc. I'm leaning toward pre-planned, definitely, possibly hired by someone else. Motive still unclear.

Photos are creepy AF. Poor Nancy. I hope they find this guy...
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This guy is likely hired by someone who is retaliating against her or family member-possibly a contractor feels cheated. No ransom but a homicide. Time he spent in home shows comfort with surroundings. 🙏🙏🙏s for NG!
 
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Wsimm said:
If I was gonna rob someone’s house that had a secure metal gate and additional door in the front of the house along with lighting , I’m gonna choose a side or back door 1st. This is odd to me
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It's very odd. Was he trying to cover himself using the plant as he rang her doorbell? But once she got to her door, surely she wouldn't have opened that screen door. Well, safety door. Unless he pulled the gun on her, but still, something seems too weird about this.
 
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