Michael Feldman Appears in Public Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Mother-in-Law
Michael Feldman, the husband of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been seen in public for the first time since his mother-in-law vanished nearly two weeks ago. Feldman was photographed arriving at an undisclosed Florida airport on Friday, accompanied by his two children and multiple security personnel.
Somber Arrival With Family
Images captured at the airport show Feldman wearing sunglasses and appearing serious as he arrived with his 11-year-old daughter Vale and 9-year-old son Charley. The family was toting several pieces of luggage and was escorted by at least three security officials. Savannah Guthrie did not join them on this journey, and it remains unclear where their flight originated from.
This public appearance comes amid the intensifying investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen entering her Tucson, Arizona home on the evening of January 31 after dining with family members. She was reported missing the following morning when she failed to attend a virtual church service with friends.
Feldman's Public Appeal for Information
On Tuesday, Feldman broke his silence regarding the disappearance with an Instagram post pleading for public assistance. "Someone out there may recognize this person. Please help us. Bring her home," wrote the 57-year-old alongside doorbell camera images released by the FBI.
The images show a masked individual approaching Nancy Guthrie's home the night she vanished. The FBI has described the suspect as a male standing between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10 with an average build. Investigators believe Nancy was forcibly taken from her $1 million home in the early hours of February 1.
New DNA Evidence Emerges
In a significant development on Friday, investigators revealed that DNA collected from Nancy Guthrie's property does not belong to her family or anyone "close" to her. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed that "DNA other than Nancy Guthrie's and those in close contact to her has been collected from the property," though they declined to specify where exactly it was found.
Several gloves were also discovered approximately two to ten miles from Nancy's home, though authorities clarified that reports of a glove being found inside the residence were inaccurate. All evidence requires forensic analysis and will be sent to the same out-of-state laboratory that has been processing materials since the investigation began.
Investigation Challenges and Public Response
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has faced criticism for his handling of the case, with a federal official telling Reuters that the sheriff was responsible for "earlier setbacks" and should have requested FBI assistance sooner. Nanos has defended his approach, noting that Savannah Guthrie initially indicated she had "her own people" and didn't need his involvement.
Despite these challenges, the investigation continues with Nanos and investigators planning to return to the home to analyze the weight of the suspect captured on security footage. Law enforcement has received more than 30,000 tips from the public since Nancy's disappearance, and the FBI has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to her recovery.
Feldman and Guthrie, who married in March 2014 just outside Tucson and now reside in Brooklyn, New York, have been supported by Guthrie's siblings in repeatedly pleading with the public for assistance. The family has released multiple videos referencing ransom notes and negotiations with Nancy's captor as the search enters its second week.
