The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, has taken on renewed scrutiny after a widely circulated claim that her daughter, Today show host Savannah Guthrie, spent $500,000 (£373,132.50) on private investigators was disputed by a NewsNation reporter and said to be unverified.
On Brian Entin Investigates on June 9, 2026, reporter Brian Entin said there is no evidence supporting the figure and confirmed that no private investigators are currently involved in the case. He said the investigation is being handled solely by the Pima County Sheriff's Office and the FBI.