Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for over a month. Authorities believe she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31. Criminologist Ann Burgess has shared her theories about the case, suggesting that burglary was unlikely to be the motive. Burgess noted that the suspect was seen with a backpack and tends to flee rather than taking a 'hostage.'
Another possibility is that Guthrie was kidnapped by a celebrity stalker. However, Burgess pointed out that it would be 'extremely difficult for one person to have got her out and into a car on their own,' hinting at an accomplice. Former FBI special agent Harry Trombitas also spoke about the possible motive, stating that the money or ransom motive appeared to be less likely. He suggested that the motive could be for revenge, anger, or a third purpose that they're not aware of.
