Criticism Mounts Over Investigation into Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance as Savannah Guthrie Returns to TODAY
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, is under scrutiny as Savannah returns to the show after a two-month hiatus. Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home in February, and authorities suspect abduction but have not identified a suspect. Criticism has been directed at the Pima County Sheriff's Department for allegedly mishandling the investigation. Michael Hupy, a Wisconsin attorney, has offered a $100,000 reward for information and urged tipsters to bypass local law enforcement, suggesting that anonymity could encourage more people to come forward. The sheriff's department has faced a no-confidence vote from its deputies, and former prosecutor Nancy Grace has criticized the handling of the case, claiming evidence was destroyed by prematurely releasing the crime scene.