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Pima County's sheriff is facing a recall; A rights group reports on abuse in group homes; Drought on the Colorado pits state against state; and more...
He was on Nancy Guthrie's porch. He survived the largest missing persons response in recent Arizona history. His image—masked, armed, backpack on—has been broadcast nationally. He knows there's a million-dollar reward. He's been living with whatever happened for over a month. He is not static. This Hidden Killers Week In Review examines what happens next—both to the suspect and to the investigation.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer explains what a perpetrator in this position looks like behaviorally at the 33-day mark. She covers what a million-dollar public reward does to someone who knows they're being hunted, how investigators use passive financial and communication monitoring to detect shifts, and what the FBI's documented pre-operational digital surveillance—address searches, salary research, a Tucson IP going back to June 2025—means for the forensics trail.In multi-perpetrator cases, loyalty that held the first week looks different at month two. Financial stress. Relationship fractures. Fear of being the one who takes the fall. Coffindaffer gives her honest answer to what actually breaks a case like this: not a lab hit. A human one.Multiple FBI experts have publicly called the suspect's behavior "amateurish." They didn't know about the doorbell camera. They grabbed weeds to cover it on the spot. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains why the public is drawn to elaborate theories—cartels, coordinated crews—when the evidence suggests something simpler and grimmer.Pima County has explicitly said there's no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico. Multiple fake ransom notes have been sent—at least four to TMZ. One person already arrested. More than 31 days in with no arrest, no confirmed suspect, and resources scaling back.What does that timeline do to public perception—and to the family still waiting?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #NancyGuthrieSuspect #TrueCrimeToday #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBIInvestigation #ShavaunScott #TucsonKidnapping #33Days #MissingPersons #TrueCrime
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The suspect didn't know there was a doorbell camera. They grabbed weeds from the yard to cover it on the spot. They carried a weapon in what FBI experts have publicly called an "unprofessional manner." When we see that level of improvisation and lack of preparation, what does it tell us about who this person likely is? This Hidden Killers Week In Review brings together psychotherapist Shavaun Scott and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to examine both the suspect and the public's reaction.Shavaun Scott explains why people are drawn to elaborate conspiracy theories—cartels, coordinated crews, international borders—when the evidence suggests something simpler. Sheriff Nanos has said he believes Nancy was the victim of a "targeted kidnapping." But the footage suggests the suspect may have visited the home earlier yet still didn't know how the camera worked. If this was truly targeted, wouldn't we expect more sophistication?Pima County has explicitly said there's no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico. Multiple fake ransom notes have been sent to media outlets—at least four to TMZ alone. One person has already been arrested. What does it tell us about human behavior that strangers would exploit a family's nightmare?Jennifer Coffindaffer explains what a perpetrator looks like behaviorally at the 33-day mark. He was on Nancy's porch. His image has been broadcast nationally. He knows there's a million-dollar reward. He is not static.The FBI has documented pre-operational digital surveillance—address searches, salary research, a Tucson IP going back to June 2025. In multi-perpetrator cases, loyalty that held the first week looks different at month two. Financial stress. Relationship fractures. Fear of being the one who takes the fall.What actually breaks a case like this? Not a lab hit. A human one.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #NancyGuthrieUpdate #FBIAnalysis #JenniferCoffindaffer #ShavaunScott #AmateurCriminal #ConspiracyTheories #TucsonKidnapping #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime
Pima County voters approved a twenty-year transportation plan...TEP and the City of Tucson propose an investment agreement to Tucson residents...News about the federal government's SENTRI program...TUSD members demand more ICE protections... Renovations begin at the Tucson House Apartments...And part 2 of the series 'Health on the Range: A Look at Rural Health Challenges" plus more...
Send a textAs promised, Brian's first episode covered his younger, more formative years as a new Deputy and now we're heading into his time as a K9 handler. His four-legged partners were all studly police dogs, so I'm glad we're covering their heroics this week.Many times, K9 Officers send their partners into very dangerous situations to reduce the likelihood of danger to the cops. It doesn't make it any less stressful if the dog is hurt or worse. Larry Summerfield's name was dropped, listen for the story where their two dogs tag teamed a really bad actor who needed some K9 TLC...There's a lot of pics of Brian's K9s, check them out on Facebook or Instagram...Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/
The vote over Pima County's transportation future is drawing high interest; War causes a spike in fuel prices; Mind-body techniques are helping Iranians around the world to cope; and more...
Four weeks after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson residence, the investigation has stalled—and insiders say they know why. Multiple sources within the Pima County Sheriff's Department allege that Sheriff Chris Nanos is refusing to let the FBI take the lead, despite federal agents reportedly wanting to step in.The allegations don't come from outside critics. They come from Nanos's own current and former staff. Richard Kastigar spent 46 years with the department and served as Nanos's second-in-command before retiring. He now accuses the sheriff of harboring "great disdain" for the FBI stemming from a 2015 federal investigation that allegedly left Nanos angry for years.Sgt. Aaron Cross, who represents Pima County deputies as their union president, told media that belief inside the agency is widespread: this has become "an ego case" for the sheriff.Nanos rejects the characterization. He says FBI relations are strong and that sending DNA evidence to a private lab instead of Quantico was about maintaining consistency. But the optics are troubling. Nancy Guthrie—mother of TODAY show anchor Savannah Guthrie—remains missing with no suspects publicly identified and no arrests made. DNA processing alone could take months.Adding context: in 2024, Nanos placed his election opponent on administrative leave just weeks before the vote. A federal lawsuit alleging retaliation followed. And Nanos's own words have raised eyebrows: "I'm not used to everyone hanging onto my every word and then holding me accountable for what I say."The people who worked closest to this sheriff are the ones asking why the FBI isn't running this case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrieNews #FBIInvestigation #SheriffNanos #PimaCountyArizona #TucsonMissing #SavannahGuthrieMother #TrueCrimeToday #MissingPersonCase #CrimePodcast #ArizonaNews
The footage shows his face. It's been broadcast on every major network. Fifty thousand tips have poured in. And somehow—four weeks later—not one person who has ever interacted with this man has come forward to identify him. That seems statistically impossible. Yet here we are.The Nancy Guthrie investigation has hit dead ends on every front simultaneously. DNA recovered from gloves two miles from the scene belongs to an unknown male—no match in CODIS. Genetic genealogy could provide answers, but the timeline stretches into months. Nancy's pacemaker emits a Bluetooth signal detectable from over two hundred yards. Helicopters searched for that signal specifically. Nothing. Does that mean she's somewhere the signal can't escape? Underground? Or has the device stopped functioning?Robin Dreeke spent 21 years with the FBI and served as Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He's worked inside the kind of multi-agency investigations playing out in Tucson right now. The friction everyone's watching—federal versus local, evidence routing disputes, contradictory public statements—Dreeke says that's not dysfunction. That's normal. The only difference is that a nation is paying attention this time.The criticism has been relentless. Reporters photographed blood on Nancy's front stoop before the FBI secured the property. The crime scene was released, then re-warranted, then searched again. DNA went to a private Florida lab while federal sources questioned the decision. Pima County said one thing about the footage timeline; network sources reported another. The FBI hasn't clarified.Resources have drawn down. Operations moved to Phoenix. The home was returned to Nancy's family. It looks like investigators are giving up. Dreeke explains what these moves actually mean from someone who's been inside the system.Your questions about the mixed DNA inside the residence, the fake ransom notes that were dismissed, the affluent neighborhood with cameras everywhere but no vehicle captured—answered.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrieCase #NancyGuthrieSuspect #TucsonMissing #FBIvsLocalPolice #RobinDreekeFBI #SavannahGuthrieMother #GuthrieInvestigation #MissingPersonsCase #PimaSheriff #HiddenKillersPod
True Crime Today extended: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott provides deep analysis of two cases connected by a single theme — the construction of alternate realities.Kouri Richins has constructed a reality where she's the victim. Charged with murder, she wrote a grief book. Filed estate lawsuits from jail. Punched Eric's sister over the will. The "Walk the Dog" letter prosecutors called witness tampering.The financial evidence contradicts the victim narrative: money flowed from Eric to Kouri. Prosecutors allege nearly $500,000 through forged signatures and unauthorized credit lines. Yet testimony suggests she complained about their prenup as though trapped.Internet searches included "luxury prisons for the rich" and questions about poisoning death certificates — awareness of criminality alongside apparent belief in justification.After nearly three years in jail, her mother says Kouri believes "a hundred percent" she'll be acquitted. Shavaun Scott examines what happens when distortion becomes identity.Then we examine the alternate reality the PUBLIC has constructed around Nancy Guthrie. 31 days missing, no arrest, and the internet is convinced of cartels, coordinated crews, Mexican escape routes.But the doorbell footage shows what FBI experts call "amateurish" behavior. The suspect didn't know there was a camera. Pima County says no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico.Why does the public prefer elaborate conspiracy theories over the simpler possibility that this was a break-in gone catastrophically wrong — especially when the victim is famous?Shavaun Scott bridges both cases through the psychology of how alternate realities get constructed — by defendants facing evidence and by observers who prefer complexity to grim simplicity.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #NancyGuthrie #TrueCrimePsychology #CognitiveDistortion #ConspiracyTheory #CartelTheory #TrueCrimeToday #ShavaunScott #TrueCrimePodcast
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This extended Hidden Killers episode brings psychotherapist Shavaun Scott in for comprehensive analysis of two cases united by a single theme: the construction of alternate realities.Kouri Richins appears to inhabit a different reality than everyone around her. Charged with murder, she wrote a grief book and promoted it on television. From jail, she filed lawsuits demanding millions from Eric's estate. When she learned she'd been cut from the will, testimony says she punched his sister. The "Walk the Dog" letter prosecutors called witness tampering suggests ongoing narrative control.The financial evidence shows money flowing from Eric to Kouri — prosecutors allege nearly $500,000 through forged signatures and unauthorized credit lines. Yet testimony suggests she complained about their prenup as though she were trapped.How does someone construct a victim narrative when objective facts contradict it?Internet searches included "luxury prisons for the rich" and questions about poisoning death certificates — awareness of criminality alongside apparent belief in justification.After nearly three years in jail, her mother says Kouri believes "a hundred percent" she'll be acquitted. Shavaun Scott examines what happens when distortion becomes identity.Then we examine the alternate reality constructed by the PUBLIC around the Nancy Guthrie case. 31 days missing, no arrest, and the internet drowning in cartel theories while doorbell footage shows what FBI experts call "amateurish" behavior.The suspect didn't know there was a camera. Pima County says no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico. A Border Patrol officer says cartels don't target U.S. victims because it brings unwanted attention.Why does the public prefer conspiracy theories over the simpler possibility that this was a break-in gone wrong?Shavaun Scott bridges both cases through the psychology of how alternate realities get constructed and sustained — by defendants and observers alike.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #NancyGuthrie #TrueCrimePsychology #AlternateReality #CognitiveDistortion #CartelTheory #HiddenKillers #ShavaunScott #TrueCrimePodcast
Extended Hidden Killers Live: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines two cases that reveal how people construct alternate realities — defendants and observers both building narratives that contradict evidence.Kouri Richins appears to live in a different reality. Charged with murder, yet she wrote a grief book. Filed estate lawsuits from jail. Punched Eric's sister over the will. The "Walk the Dog" letter prosecutors called witness tampering.The financial evidence shows money flowing from Eric to Kouri — prosecutors allege nearly $500,000 through forged signatures and unauthorized credit lines. Yet testimony suggests she complained about their prenup as though she were the trapped one.Internet searches included "luxury prisons for the rich." After nearly three years in jail, her mother says Kouri believes "a hundred percent" she'll be acquitted.Shavaun Scott examines how cognitive distortion becomes identity — how the false story someone tells themselves becomes too central to who they are to ever let go.Then we turn to an alternate reality constructed by THE PUBLIC. The Nancy Guthrie case has generated elaborate cartel theories, coordinated kidnapping speculation, Mexican escape routes.But the doorbell footage shows what FBI experts call "amateurish" behavior. The suspect didn't know there was a camera. Grabbed weeds to cover it. Carried a weapon unprofessionally.Pima County says no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico. A Border Patrol officer says cartels avoid U.S. victims because of the attention.Why does the public prefer conspiracy theories over the simpler, grimmer possibility that this was a break-in gone catastrophically wrong?Shavaun Scott connects both cases through the psychology of alternate reality construction — and how to recognize when you're being pulled into one.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #NancyGuthrie #TrueCrimePsychology #ConspiracyTheory #CognitiveDistortion #CartelTheory #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #TrueCrimePodcast
Ringmaster James T. welcomes Art Del Cueto to speak on President Trump's Homeland Security shift from Noem to Mullin and we find out Mr. Del Cueto's thoughts on a potential run for sheriff of Pima County.
The cartel theory has dominated online discussion of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Coordinated kidnapping crews. Private jets to Puerto Vallarta. Retaliation for U.S. drug policy.But the doorbell footage shows something else entirely.FBI experts have called the suspect's behavior "amateurish." The person didn't know there was a camera. They grabbed weeds from the yard to cover it — on the spot, improvised. They carried a weapon in what's been described as an unprofessional manner.This doesn't look like cartel sophistication. This looks like someone who didn't plan for what they encountered.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins True Crime Today to examine why the public gravitates toward elaborate conspiracy theories when the evidence suggests something simpler — especially when the victim is famous.A Border Patrol officer told reporters that cartels don't target people in the U.S. because it brings attention they don't want. Pima County has explicitly said there's no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico.Sheriff Nanos called it a "targeted kidnapping." But if it was targeted, wouldn't the suspect have known about the camera?We're more than 31 days in with no arrest. Multiple ransom notes have flooded media outlets — at least four to TMZ. One person has already been arrested for a fake demand.Shavaun Scott has worked extensively with offenders who commit crimes that spiral out of control — theft or burglary that escalates into violence when things go wrong. If this was a break-in gone catastrophically sideways, what does the psychology look like?This episode cuts through the speculation to examine what the evidence actually suggests.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #NancyGuthrieUpdate #CartelTheory #FBI #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeToday #Tucson #DoorbellCamera #KidnappingCase #TrueCrimePodcast
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We're more than 33 days into the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. No suspect in custody. No clear resolution. Resources scaling back. And the internet is drowning in theories — cartels, coordinated kidnapping crews, private jets to Puerto Vallarta, even retaliation for U.S. drug policy.But the doorbell footage tells a different story.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers to examine why people are drawn to elaborate conspiracy theories over simpler explanations — especially when the victim is famous.FBI experts have called the suspect's behavior "amateurish." The person didn't know there was a camera. They grabbed weeds from the yard to cover it. They carried a weapon unprofessionally.If this was a cartel operation, wouldn't we expect sophistication? A Border Patrol officer told reporters that cartels don't target people in the U.S. because it brings attention they don't want. Pima County says there's no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico.Sheriff Nanos called it a "targeted kidnapping." But the footage shows someone who may have visited the home before yet still didn't understand the camera system. How do we reconcile what investigators say with what the evidence appears to show?Multiple ransom notes have flooded media outlets — at least four to TMZ. One person has already been arrested for a fake demand. What drives strangers to exploit a family's nightmare?Shavaun Scott specializes in understanding offenders who commit crimes that spiral out of control — situations where theft or burglary escalates into something far more serious. If this was a break-in gone wrong, what does the psychology look like for someone suddenly facing an injured victim and panic setting in?This episode separates signal from noise in a case overwhelmed by speculation.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #NancyGuthrieUpdate #NancyGuthrieMissing #ConspiracyTheory #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #Tucson #TrueCrimePodcast #KidnappingCase #Investigation
Multiple ransom notes have been sent to media outlets since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance — at least four to TMZ alone, others to local stations. One person has already been arrested for sending a fake ransom demand. Investigators say they're taking some notes seriously while treating others as opportunistic scams.What does it tell us about human behavior that complete strangers would exploit a family's nightmare for money or attention?Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers Live to examine the psychology of exploitation — the vultures who circle tragedy and the challenge of separating actual perpetrators from opportunists.We're more than 31 days into this case with no arrest and no clear resolution. The public has latched onto elaborate theories — cartels, coordinated crews, international borders — but investigators on the ground have found no evidence pointing in that direction. Pima County explicitly says there's no indication Nancy was taken to Mexico.The doorbell footage shows behavior FBI experts have called "amateurish." The suspect didn't appear to know about the camera. Grabbed weeds to cover it. Carried a weapon unprofessionally. If this was a sophisticated operation, shouldn't we see sophistication?Sheriff Nanos called it a "targeted kidnapping." But the evidence suggests the suspect may have visited before yet still didn't understand how the camera worked.A Border Patrol officer told reporters that cartels don't target people in the U.S. because it brings unwanted attention.So why is the public so drawn to conspiracy theories over the simpler, grimmer possibility that this was a break-in that went catastrophically wrong?Shavaun Scott provides the framework for understanding public psychology in high-profile cases — and advice for anyone following who wants to understand what happened without falling down unverified rabbit holes.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #NancyGuthrieUpdate #RansomNote #FakeRansom #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLive #Tucson #TrueCrimePodcast #KidnappingCase #Scammers
Send a textLongtime friend of the show, Paul Dietzel, is back! You can't listen to this show and not be reminded of stories from across the years in public service! Paul is back with new stories, but more importantly, we have a discussion about Paul's experience attending the Bouldercrest Foundation's StruggleWell Program.It's been awhile since I spoke about the Bouldercrest Foundation, so it is timely and I'm always glad to have Paul hang out for a few hours. If you are in law enforcement, or love someone who is in law enforcement, who carries the weight of their job on their hearts...please consider this FREE program that helps get you back on the path to resilience.https://bouldercrest.org Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/
Pima County officials are now asking for the public's help identifying a car in the area the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
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The crime scene was released before the FBI fully secured it. Evidence went to a private Florida lab instead of Quantico. Federal sources accused the sheriff of blocking access. There's been public contradiction about basic facts — even whether the doorbell images were captured on one day or two. For four weeks, the assumption has been that this investigation is uniquely dysfunctional. Robin Dreeke has worked inside the Bureau. His take: this isn't the exception. This is the rule. We just don't usually have a nation watching.Dreeke spent 21 years with the FBI, including serving as Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He's been inside multi-agency investigations. He knows what the friction looks like behind closed doors. And what's playing out publicly in the Guthrie case — the tension between federal and local, the evidence routing disputes, the contradictory statements to press — that exists on almost every major case. It just stays invisible because no one's paying attention.The criticism has been relentless. Reporters photographed blood on Nancy's front stoop before the FBI secured the property. The home was released, then re-warranted, then searched again multiple times. DNA went to a private lab while federal sources questioned the decision. Pima County said one thing about the footage; CNN and ABC reported sources saying another. The FBI hasn't clarified.Dreeke addresses whether any of this actually rises to dysfunction — or whether national scrutiny creates an impossible standard that no investigation could meet. The resource drawdown, the operations moving to Phoenix, the home being returned to the family — it looks like surrender. But Dreeke explains what these moves actually signal from inside the system.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #PimaCounty #ChrisNanos #Investigation #TucsonKidnapping #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (03/03) - #WhatsHappening, #SwampWatch, Gary's poolside heroics, and #TrueCrimeTuesday. #WhatsHappening: Market drop and rebound, oil at $75/barrel, 4th person dies in Austin terror-suspected shooting, Georgia father found liable in son's school shooting, Jackie the Eagle lays a rare second egg #SwampWatch: Iran strikes lingering, market impact on stocks and oil, Kristi Noem grilled on Capitol Hill, primaries in North Carolina and Texas Gary rescued a hummingbird from the pool — but hasn't checked back since, so hero or prolonged suffering? #TrueCrimeTuesday: Nancy Guthrie still missing at Day 31, family left a heartbreaking handwritten card, Pima County "reallocating" resources Content creators and conspiracy theorists descending on Guthrie's home — is the online sleuth community helping or hurting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federal sources accusing the sheriff of blocking evidence. The sheriff pushing back publicly. A crime scene released before the FBI secured it. DNA sent to a private Florida lab instead of Quantico. Conflicting information about whether the doorbell images were from one day or two. From the outside, the Nancy Guthrie investigation looks like a mess. Robin Dreeke says that's because the outside has never seen what investigations actually look like.Dreeke spent 21 years inside the FBI, including leading the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He's been in the room during multi-agency cases. The jurisdictional friction, the evidence routing disputes, the contradictory public statements — that's not unusual. That's Tuesday. The difference is this case has cameras on it.The criticism has centered on specific decisions. Reporters were photographing blood on the stoop before federal agents arrived. The home was released, then re-warranted, then searched again weeks later. DNA samples hit "challenges" at the lab. Pima County scaled back resources Friday while the FBI moves operations to Phoenix. Each decision has been dissected as evidence of incompetence.Dreeke addresses what these moves actually mean from inside the system. Is fragmented scene processing a disaster or a norm? How often do evidence routing decisions become points of conflict — and how often does the "wrong" choice actually matter? When resource allocation shifts, does it signal failure or transition?The hardest question: if this exact investigation were happening on a case nobody was watching — same friction, same contradictions — would anyone call it broken?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #ChrisNanos #PimaCounty #InvestigationFailure #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona
"This remains an active investigation and will continue until Nancy Guthrie is located or all leads have been exhausted," the Pima County Sheriff's Department stated in a February 27 press release.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Blue Canoe American Pale Ale from Springfield Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:34): Kathleen samples Old Vienna of St. Louis Sour Cream & Onion chips, Guinness Pub Style Cheese Pretzel Pieces, and Cheeto's Crunched Extra Crunchy Extra Crunchy Margherita Pizza chips. COURT NEWS (20:55): Kathleen shares news about Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart closing out their Ambassador of Joy roles in the Milan Olympics, while Taylor Swift secures Global Artist of the Year for fourth consecutive year and congratulates US Olympic skier Breezy Johnson on her engagement. UPDATES (33:08) : Kathleen shares updates on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest while Fergie closes 6 businesses in 3 days amidst the Epstein scandal, Louvre officials say fraud is “inevitable” at large museums, Pima County sheriff Nanos is accused of mishandling the Nancy Guthrie case, and the Music City Loop is approved for Nashville. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (37:13): Kathleen shares articles on mayhem in Mexico after El Mencho is assassinated, activists hanging Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest photo on a wall in the Louvre, the
Send a textI know, I know...Joe AGAIN?????? But he swore he had more stories and so it made sense to bring him back!We had a good time and I know you will enjoy it! Seems like this may be the last but I wouldn't swear to it at this point! I appreciate you all and I know you'll enjoy. his one as much as the others...buckle up and get ready.Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/
In this episode of "Break The Case," host Jen Coffindaffer discusses the ongoing Nancy Guthrie missing person case, focusing on recent developments and controversies. She addresses the discrepancies in statements from the Pima County Sheriff's Office regarding the timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance on February 1st and the release of "Porch Guy" photos.Coffindaffer delves into the speculation surrounding the "Porch Guy" images, particularly the possibility that they were taken on different days due to variations in lighting and the suspect's attire (with and without a backpack and holster). She discusses the phases of the moon on relevant dates, noting that February 1st had a full moon, which would provide more illumination than a waning crescent.A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the challenges of relying on "source information" in investigations and journalism. Coffindaffer, drawing on her FBI experience, explains the bureau's rigorous system for vetting and documenting sources, contrasting it with the more anonymous nature of media sources. She emphasizes the importance of corroborated information and expresses skepticism about generic "sources familiar with the case."Coffindaffer presents three possibilities regarding the "Porch Guy" photos: Same night, different stages: The individual was taking his time, not yet ready to commit the crime, and then later donned his backpack and gun. Two different days: The individual was stalking Nancy Guthrie on separate occasions. Two different people: Two individuals purposefully dressed alike, a scenario she notes has occurred in other criminal cases, such as the Hollywood bank robbers. She criticizes Sheriff Chris Nanos's communication strategy, arguing that his inconsistent messaging has eroded public trust. Coffindaffer believes that the Sheriff's downplaying of the "different days" theory stems from a desire to avoid public panic about a potential serial stalker. She highlights the high number of "undetermined homicides" in Pima County, suggesting a broader safety concern.Coffindaffer concludes by advocating for a unified press conference with the FBI and Sheriff Nanos to address public concerns, clarify facts, and provide updates on the investigation, including DNA evidence, recovered items, and the handling of volunteer searches. She stresses the importance of clear, consistent communication from law enforcement to prevent misinformation and protect those falsely accused online.#NancyGuthrie#NancyGuthrieupdate#NancyGuthriecase#TrueCrime#MissingPerson#JenCoffindaffer#BreakTheCase
Shannon kicks off the show with the news that Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday and the Queen joins exclusively from heaven to share her thoughts. Gary and Shannon dig into the cameras following Pima County to document the Nancy Guthrie investigation and how bizarre that is, plus investigators are turning to genetic genealogy to crack the DNA questions. The US is sending the most airpower to the region since the 2003 Iraq invasion as tensions with Iran escalate. Zuckerberg takes the heat from grieving parents in the ongoing tech trial. Plus, Shannon defends Gary against a very wrong listener talkback, and panic is spreading as AI tools start replacing white collar jobs in legal, marketing, and corporate work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big Thursday show ! Will Peña will be co-hosting with me today. We will be discussing a HOT TOPIC in Pima County, the RTA NEXT proposal, that is up for public vote. We will get facts about the project from General Ted Maxwell. Then, on a lighter note.........we will be spending time with our good friend, THE KING of BBQ, Val Romero. He will tell us about Az Grill and Hearth and his monthly "Smoking 101" class.
Send a textWelcome to part two and the final chapter with Dan! The guy has served our Nation, and locally, in so many capacities! Like many of my guest, he continues to serve throughout his life...In this episode, we go back and touch on a few stories from his past before we discuss his service to the Pima County Sheriff's Department! From Patrol in the San Xavier District to Motors and search and rescue!He's been a great guest, and I plan to see him in the future at Task Force Red gun shop here in Tucson.Turn him up and enjoy the episode!!! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/
Megyn Kelly is joined by Buck Sexton, author of "Manufacturing Delusion,” to discuss how the delusional left uses brainwashing and indoctrination against Americans, historical examples of psychological manipulation from our past, why submission to groupthink can fundamentally reshape public perception, how the far left's brainwashing on "trans" and racial issues harms both the right and the left, the tactics of social shaming,two new horrific shootings in Canada and America by a "trans" shooter, the concept of “weaponized kindness,” and more. Then former law enforcement officers Maureen O'Connell, Chad Ayers, and Jonathan Gilliam join to discuss the bizarre reversal by the Pima County sheriff now claiming the family of Nancy Guthrie was cleared in the first few days, Guthrie case sheriff's changing statements, all the signs the police did not immediately clear the family completely, new potential Guthrie leads about the backpack and the glove, signs this may have been a deranged stalker of Savannah, a strange "kidnapping" story in Savannah Guthrie's 2024 book, the bizarre details in the TMZ letters, and more. Sexton: https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturing-Delusion-Brainwashing-Indoctrination-Propaganda/dp/0593716582/O'Connell- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929Ayers- https://www.proactiverg.com/why-proactive/about-our-leadership/Gilliam- https://x.com/JGilliam_SEAL Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldSundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog's food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/MEGYN50 or use code MEGYN50 at checkout.Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rhiannon Ally has the latest on the deadly shooting caught on camera at an ice skating rink in Rhode Island during a high school hockey game; with the search for Nancy Guthrie now in its third week, Aaron Katersky reports on the Pima County sheriff announcing that the Guthrie family – including all siblings and spouses – have been "cleared" as suspects in her disappearance; David Muir looks back at the life and legacy of Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor died at age 95 after a career spanning seven decades with iconic roles in films such as “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now;” and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Veteran law enforcement officers Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping out of Pima County, Arizona. In this episode, two cops analyze the timeline, surveillance failures, DNA evidence, suspect behavior, and the ransom angle — and explain what the media may have overlooked.
In the episode, host Clay Edwards discusses the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, focusing on conflicting reports about the family's involvement. Edwards notes a statement from the Pima County sheriff clearing the entire family, which he finds suspicious and nonsensical given the case's details. He plays a clip from Megyn Kelly, who counters this by citing her law enforcement sources insisting no one has been cleared, emphasizing that "everyone is still under scrutiny until someone is in handcuffs," including Guthrie family members like son-in-law Tommaso. Edwards speculates on potential family motives, suggesting the brother and sister might be involved due to possible financial jealousy—pointing out Savannah's $8-10 million annual salary—while dismissing Savannah herself as unlikely to be implicated. He references a text from a listener about Savannah's 2024 book, "Mostly What God Does," where she recounts childhood "kidnapping games" with her mother and cousins during Arizona summers, involving playful abductions in a station wagon and pretend shock from Nancy, which some see as ironic amid the real disappearance. Edwards ties this to broader themes like "missing white woman addiction" in media coverage, President Trump's aggressive involvement—threatening the death penalty via the DOJ if Nancy isn't found alive—and privacy concerns with Amazon Ring doorbell footage that was initially denied but later released. He argues the case feels scripted like a TV show, predicting family ties will emerge as investigations continue, and questions whether the disappearance warrants such national attention.
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Federal sources say Sheriff Chris Nanos is blocking the FBI from physical evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case — a glove found inside the home and DNA samples routed to a private Florida lab instead of Quantico. An FBI source called the decision "dumb" and "insane." Nanos says it's "not even close to the truth." The FBI hasn't backed his account.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks it all down. The operational difference between Quantico and a contracted lab. What it means when a federal official publicly torches a local sheriff's evidence handling in a kidnapping case. Whether the FBI can force the issue or if they're stuck working under an agency they've accused of blocking access. And the jurisdictional reality — Pima County holds primary authority, and the bureau can only take over under narrow circumstances.Coffindaffer also reads the FBI's latest moves — the updated suspect description from doorbell footage forensics, the thirteen thousand tips, and a surveillance footage request going back to January 1st that suggests investigators believe the suspect may have been watching Nancy's home for weeks. Plus the question no one wants to ask on Day 13: after a contaminated crime scene and evidence the FBI can't touch, what can still be proven?#NancyGuthrie #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #ChrisNanos #SavannahGuthrie #PimaCounty #Kidnapping #TrueCrime #Tucson #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, are intensifying the search for 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show co‑host Savannah Guthrie. She has been missing since February 1st, and investigators now say some of their strongest leads may be linked to items bought at Walmart. Nicole Partin reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pima County sheriff in charge of the Nancy Guthrie investigation admitted that finding her could take weeks, months, or even years. The admission comes after a weekend of increased police activity that included searches and detainments but resulted in no arrests or persons of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pima County sheriff in charge of the Nancy Guthrie investigation admitted that finding her could take weeks, months, or even years. The admission comes after a weekend of increased police activity that included searches and detainments but resulted in no arrests or persons of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pima County sheriff in charge of the Nancy Guthrie investigation admitted that finding her could take weeks, months, or even years. The admission comes after a weekend of increased police activity that included searches and detainments but resulted in no arrests or persons of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pima County sheriff in charge of the Nancy Guthrie investigation admitted that finding her could take weeks, months, or even years. The admission comes after a weekend of increased police activity that included searches and detainments but resulted in no arrests or persons of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thirteen days into a missing persons case that has captivated national media, the story isn't the search anymore—it's the searchers. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has turned a crisis investigation into a reputational implosion, and former ABC News correspondent Clayton Sandell walks me through exactly how it happened.Guest: Clayton Sandell covered high-profile missing persons and mass casualty events for ABC News, including the Aurora theater shooting and numerous FBI-led investigations. He knows what institutional competence looks like during a crisis—and what we're watching in Arizona isn't it.In this episode:The press conference mistake that telegraphed weakness to every reporter in the roomWhy showing up at a basketball game wasn't a harmless decompression—it was a strategic failure that signaled misplaced prioritiesHow the sheriff's defensive one-on-one interviews with outlets like People Magazine actively undermined the investigation's credibilityThe moment the FBI stopped coordinating and started competing with local law enforcement over evidenceWhy armchair internet detectives are producing better investigative questions than official press releasesWhat you'll understand after listening: How to spot when crisis response shifts from serving the mission to protecting the messenger. Why defensive quotes ("I had to decompress") reveal someone who's lost control of their narrative. The difference between information vacuums that build suspense versus those that breed conspiracy theories and erode institutional trust.This isn't celebrity gossip. It's a case study in how law enforcement creates secondary crises by prioritizing self-protection over transparency.Want More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, private member chats, weekly live sessions, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It is the inside hub for communicators who want real strategy, clear judgment, and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow Molly on Substack Subscribe to Molly's Weekly Newsletter Subscribe to Molly's Live Events Calendar. Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. Follow & Connect with Molly: https://www.youtube.com/mollymcpherson https://mollymcpherson.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson https://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/ ...
February, 14 2026, 9AM; The most striking moment came when Bondi declined to apologize to the Epstein survivors for the DOJ's missteps. Jess Michaels, an Epstein survivor, joins The Weekend to discuss the moment Attorney General Bondi failed to acknowledge the survivors who were present at her hearing. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kansas City Warehouse ON FIRE Over Ice Detention Drama, Plus Nancy Guthrie Case Looks Awful for Pima County | 2-13-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Twelve days after Nancy Guthrie was allegedly abducted from her Catalina Foothills home, the FBI has recovered its most significant physical evidence yet — a pair of black latex gloves found along a desert roadside less than two miles from her house. The gloves resemble those worn by the masked individual seen in doorbell camera footage released earlier this week and are now being tested for DNA and fingerprints.FBI agents spent Wednesday conducting an extensive ground search along roadways, washes, pulloffs, and culverts surrounding Nancy's neighborhood — terrain defined by thick desert brush, winding roads, and zero streetlights due to Pima County's dark-sky ordinances. The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team has also been deployed to Tucson, a tactical unit reserved for scenarios involving potential hostage recovery operations.The doorbell footage is now undergoing advanced analytics including AI-enhanced facial geometry mapping — technology that attempts to identify facial features through the ski mask fabric. Investigators are also cross-referencing retail purchase records for every identifiable item in the footage across Tucson-area stores, building a purchase timeline that could lead to a name.New developments include a third note received by TMZ — not from the kidnapper but from someone claiming to know the kidnapper's identity and demanding one bitcoin for the information. The original ransom bitcoin wallet also showed its first activity since the case began.Meanwhile, the Pima County Sheriff's Department has not held a press briefing in nearly a week despite recovering physical evidence, deploying HRT, receiving over four thousand tips in twenty-four hours, and running advanced forensic analysis on the footage. Their stated threshold for a briefing — a "significant development" — raises serious questions about what this agency considers significant.Nancy Guthrie has a pacemaker, requires daily medication the sheriff has called potentially fatal to miss, and cannot walk fifty yards unassisted. Day twelve. No proof of life. No confirmed contact with whoever took her. And the lead agency won't step in front of a camera.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #NancyGuthrieMissing #PimaCountySheriff #FBISearch #CatalinaFoothills #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #NancyGuthrieKidnapping #ChrisNanosJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Send a textWell,We've made it to the last episode of this series! I'm so glad, and honored, to be a part of him telling the stories that impacted him on a personal and professional level. He has been a great guest.We chat about John's second and third shootings in this episode. We discuss the fact that these are some of the worst days, but as a leader you wish that if this day must come, it would be you so that you could take the burden off of your friend's shoulders. I have a lot of respect for John, and so many other folks I worked amongst, for having that selfless mindset of a warrior.Please tune in, tell your friends, and let's show John some love for his last spin on the podcast!!!Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/
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Before Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, the sheriff now leading the search had already built a record that reads like a case study in failed leadership. This episode pulls the full documented history of Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos — sourced from FBI investigations, federal court filings, the Arizona Attorney General's office, his own deputies' union, and his own public statements — and connects it directly to the failures in the Guthrie investigation.A $7.5 million surveillance aircraft grounded during the most critical hours of the search because the only available pilot had been reassigned to street patrol following a personal dispute with the sheriff. A second pilot moved out of the air unit months earlier. A crime scene released after one day, then re-entered four more times. A rooftop camera missed for five days. And a sheriff who told reporters he is not accustomed to accountability.That pattern did not start with Nancy Guthrie. Nanos's first term ended with an FBI investigation into roughly half a million dollars in misused funds. His chief deputy was indicted on seven felonies. A senior official took his own life. His second term brought a jail death rate exceeding Rikers Island — nearly sixty dead since 2017. The Arizona Attorney General identified four policy violations in how his department handled the sexual assault of a female deputy. His own rank and file voted 98.8 percent no confidence. His deputies arrested an NPR journalist on camera while she wore her press credentials. He placed his political opponent on leave days before an election he won by 481 votes. And his department deleted a public records tracking policy within a week of an ACLU request.Every scandal follows the same loop: an ego-driven decision, a systemic failure, denial, exposure, and retaliation against whoever spoke up. The pilot reassigned. The union president suspended. The opponent silenced. The journalist arrested. The records deleted. And every time, the person who paid the price was not Chris Nanos.Now the whole country is watching. And the people of Pima County deserve to know exactly who is in charge.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #ChrisNanos #PimaCountySheriff #HiddenKillers #FBI #NoConfidence #TrueCrime #Tucson #SheriffAccountabilityJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Ransom notes demanding millions in bitcoin were sent to media outlets — not to Nancy Guthrie's family. The notes reference an Apple Watch and a floodlight from the property. Two deadlines were set. But the FBI says there has been no proof of life, no follow-up communication, and one person has already been arrested for filing a fake demand.The FBI has escalated to jointly working the case with Pima County. More than a hundred investigators are deployed. A fifty-thousand-dollar reward is posted. FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke is personally embedded and told reporters that in a normal kidnapping, there would be contact by now.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer — with twenty-two years in the Bureau — breaks down why the ransom communications are the biggest tell in this case. She explains what sending demands to the press instead of the family signals to investigators, how the FBI distinguishes real demands from opportunists, why AI has fundamentally changed proof-of-life verification, and what happens operationally when ransom deadlines pass in silence.This is the FBI playbook for a kidnapping at scale — from someone who has worked cases just like this one.#NancyGuthrie #TrueCrimeToday #FBI #RansomNotes #Kidnapping #JenniferCoffindaffer #CatalinaFoothills #TucsonAZ #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
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The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Catalina Foothills home has escalated rapidly. The FBI is now jointly running the investigation with Pima County. More than a hundred investigators are working the case. A fifty-thousand-dollar reward has been posted. And ransom notes were sent not to the Guthrie family or to law enforcement — but to media outlets including TMZ and local Tucson stations.Those notes reportedly reference an Apple Watch and a floodlight, demand millions in bitcoin, and carry two deadlines. The FBI says there has been no proof of life and no follow-up communication. One person has already been arrested for filing an imposter ransom demand.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer brings twenty-two years of Bureau experience to break down what the ransom communications are actually telling investigators. She explains how the FBI coordinates a hundred-person operation, why sending demands to the press is a red flag for investigators, what the Bureau accepts as legitimate proof of life when AI can now fabricate video and audio, and what happens behind the scenes when ransom deadlines pass with nothing but silence.FBI SAC Heith Janke said in a normal kidnapping there would be contact by now. There hasn't been. Coffindaffer explains what that means.#NancyGuthrie #FBI #RansomNotes #JenniferCoffindaffer #Kidnapping #CatalinaFoothills #PimaCounty #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcastJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
When law enforcement calls a press conference, they're supposed to provide clarity and control the narrative. Last week's Pima County Sheriff's press conference about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie—mother of Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie—did the opposite.I brought on Emmy-winning former network correspondent Clayton Sandell to break down what went wrong. He spoke with me during a live chat on Substack on February 6, 2026. Clayton spent 25+ years covering major breaking news for ABC and Scripps, and now trains leaders on crisis communication. If anyone knows what a press conference should look like, it's him. We dissect:Why Sheriff Nanos appeared defensive and disorganized from the startThe critical mistakes: "Your guess is as good as mine" and "mistakes will be made"How the FBI agent's composure highlighted the sheriff's strugglesAshley Banfield's controversial reporting on a "person of interest"Whether the $50,000 reward press conference was even necessaryWhy the family's ransom video echoes Silence of the LambsHow NBC is managing tragedy during Olympic coverageThis isn't a true-crime episode; it's crisis communication. However, the discussion does shed light on how an investigation can lose its way. When a press conference becomes part of the crisis instead of the solution, every misstep gets magnified. This case study shows exactly how that happens in real time.What you'll learn: How to spot when officials are scrambling versus strategically withholding information, the difference between media training for one-on-ones versus press conferences, why "focusing on process" signals a lack of substantive leads, and what reporters are really looking for when they're in that room.Guest: Clayton Sandell, Emmy Award-winning former ABC News and Scripps correspondent, crisis communication trainerWatch the press conference here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzPe6wG3GY0Want More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, private member chats, weekly live sessions, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It is the inside hub for communicators who want real strategy, clear judgment, and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow Molly on Substack Subscribe to Molly's Weekly Newsletter Subscribe to Molly's Live Events Calendar. Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. Follow & Connect with Molly: https://www.youtube.com/mollymcpherson https://mollymcpherson.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson https://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/ ...
Nancy Guthrie Missing ////// 902 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOn February 1, 2026 someone removed 84 year old Nancy Guthrie from her home. Several ransom communications have been sent to the media and to the family. Today we go through what is known and the questions that remain. There is a $50k reward for information leading to Nancy's location. Nancy is a caucasian female, 5'4” tall, 150 pounds, with Brown hair and Blue eyes. She was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona on the night of January 31, 2006. If you have information concerning this case, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today. True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page. Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend. Be good, be kind, and don't litter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Co-host of the TODAY show, Savannah Guthrie, is facing every family's quiet nightmare. Her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, has been missing for several days in Pima County, Arizona. Kennedy reflects on the times she's met Savannah and shares heartfelt thoughts on the fear, helplessness, and deep love that come with caring for aging parents. Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennedySavestheWorld Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kennedy_foxnews Join Kennedy for Happy Hour on Fridays! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlNiiSXX4BNUbXM5X8KkYbDepFgUIVZj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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