As the search for Nancy Guthrie extends into its fourth month, residents of the Catalina Foothills neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona, are reminded of another prominent case that shook the community 40 years ago.
Residents reminisced about the case of a man whom the Pima County Sheriff’s Department dubbed “The Prime Time Rapist,” who instilled fear in women throughout Tucson from 1983 to 1986, breaking into their homes and sexually assaulting them.
According to KVOA, the suspect was linked to over 30 home invasions and targeted more than 90 victims. Some of these incidents occurred in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood, where Nancy, the 84-year-old mother of Today’s Savannah Guthrie, was reportedly kidnapped by a masked person in the early hours of February 1, 2026.
Former Pima County Sheriff Robbie Mayer solved the case by tracing a drug dealer linked to the suspect. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department was directed to the residence of Brian Larriva, who is believed to have committed the crimes. Larriva took his own life prior to his arrest.
Several residents prefer not to discuss the case, which has resurfaced in the media due to Nancy’s disappearance. However, one neighbor remarked that they are once again receiving attention for something negative.
As the investigation into Nancy has surpassed 100 days, many people have expressed their frustration regarding the absence of updates. However, Mayer encouraged the public to exercise patience and allow the detectives to perform their duties.
