Tucson Politician Issues Fiery Demand to Internet Sleuths Amid Nancy Guthrie Investigation
Democratic Representative Alma Hernandez, who represents Tucson, has launched a scathing attack on amateur journalists and internet sleuths who have descended upon the city following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, and the case has captivated national attention while drawing intense scrutiny from online true crime communities.
"Please GO HOME": Lawmaker's Blunt Message to Online Investigators
In a late Saturday evening post on social media platform X, Hernandez expressed her frustration with what she described as harmful speculation and unverified reporting surrounding the investigation. "I am so sick of watching the 'reporting' grifting, insane speculation, lies and BS by random wannabe journalists and YouTubers who have now caused more harm than good to this entire situation and put this serious case in jeopardy," Hernandez wrote.
The lawmaker made a direct demand for these individuals to cease their activities and allow professional investigators to work without interference. "Please GO HOME. Let law enforcement do their jobs. Stop following them during swat operations and playing detectives. I am sick of the constant LIES from those who can't even spell Tucson and clearly have never been to our city," she continued in her strongly-worded message.
Growing Tensions Between Locals and Online Investigators
Since news of Guthrie's disappearance broke, amateur journalists and true crime enthusiasts have established what amounts to a makeshift camp outside the 84-year-old's Tucson home. This presence has created growing tensions between these internet personalities and local residents who are concerned about the integrity of the investigation.
Hernandez also criticized Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos in her social media post, referencing what many have called a bungled investigation. "This home is not near downtown or midtown, so posting random videos of people walking in yards ain't it y'all, no, Mexicans don't all look the same, yes, our sheriff should probably stay off social media and not speak to the press anymore," she wrote, highlighting multiple concerns about how the case has been handled publicly.
Investigation Developments and Forensic Evidence
As tensions mount between officials and amateur investigators, the search for Nancy Guthrie continues with some potentially significant forensic developments. On Sunday afternoon, investigators revealed they had collected approximately sixteen gloves located just two miles from Guthrie's million-dollar home.
The FBI confirmed to media outlets that most of these gloves were used and discarded by searchers at the site. However, one particular glove appears different from the others and matches those worn by an unidentified masked individual in doorbell camera footage released last week. Officials are currently awaiting DNA analysis results from this glove, which typically take about twenty-four hours to process.
Video Evidence and Ransom Demands
The doorbell footage shows a man whose face is concealed by a ski mask and whose hands are covered with black nitrile gloves. Throughout the video, the individual appears to deliberately attempt to distort the camera's view, at one point even grabbing a small shrub to obscure the lens.
In a disturbing development, a series of ransom notes have been sent to various media outlets, including several communications directed to TMZ. The most recent correspondence demanded six million dollars in bitcoin from the Guthrie family, though authorities have not confirmed the authenticity of these messages.
Family's Emotional Appeals and Official Statements
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, have made multiple emotional appeals through social media since their mother's disappearance. In these videos, they have spoken directly to their missing mother and at times addressed her potential kidnappers, pleading for proof that she remains alive.
Despite these heartfelt appeals, no such confirmation has been provided to date. In her most recent social media post, Savannah shared a touching compilation of old photographs and videos featuring her mother, accompanied by the message: "Our lovely mom. We will never give up on her. Thank you for your prayers and hope."
Questioning and Investigation Status
Multiple individuals have been taken in for questioning throughout the investigation, though all have been subsequently released. On Friday alone, three people were arrested as persons of interest before being let go without charges.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has stated that while no suspect has been officially named in the case, "no one has been eliminated" from consideration. The investigation remains active and ongoing as authorities continue to pursue all available leads while contending with the complicating presence of amateur investigators whose activities Representative Hernandez has vehemently condemned.
