Ex-FBI Assistant Director Questions If Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Was ‘Really’ Kidnapped In Chilling Comments

Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker has commented on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance Savannah Guthrie84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.

He highlighted key aspects of the case, including addressing ransom demands and lack of verifiable proof of life.

Chris Swecker’s comments come as the family shared a public appeal for his safe return. At the same time, law enforcement continues to collect evidence at the scene of Nancy Guthrie’s alleged kidnapping.

Former FBI official cast doubt on Nancy Guthrie case

A former senior FBI official is casting doubt on claims that Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy, is alive and held by kidnappers.

Chris Swecker, who previously served as FBI assistant director, said he found the situation highly suspicious during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show” on Sunday.

“I’m very skeptical of it,” Swecker said New York Post. “Is this really a kidnapping? Is she really possessed by someone, and is she really alive?”

His comments came after Savannah and her two siblings shared emotional appeals on social media, urging those who claim to bring their mother home.

The family has reportedly agreed to meet ransom demands that have risen above $6 million.

Sweiker pointed out that in actual kidnapping cases, providing proof of life is usually straightforward, something he said did not happen here in any credible or proven way.

“If it’s abduction, it would be a very simple thing to prove and provide proof of life,” he said. “You have to allow for the possibility that it was more than a kidnapping or something.”

Former FBI official raises concerns about changing ransom in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance

Swecker also questioned the rapidly changing ransom amount, noting that demand reportedly jumped from $1 million to $6 million in a short period of time.

“I really think there’s a third party here that’s playing with them, opportunists who think they can exploit this situation,” he said.

Since Nancy disappeared from her home in Tucson, at least two messages claiming ransom notes have circulated.

One of them, sent to several media organizations last week, outlined two deadlines, one that has already passed and another set for Monday, according to FBI officials.

The last sighting of Savannah Guthrie’s mother before her disappearance

Authorities say Nancy was last seen on Jan. 31. He was reported missing by a church friend on February 1 after he never showed up for service.

Police believe the elderly woman was taken “against her will”. On February 6, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed they were reviewing another note linked to the case.

“Investigators are actively monitoring the authenticity of the information provided in the message,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement posted on X.

Meanwhile, law enforcement activity increased Friday at Nancy’s Tucson residence as investigators stepped up efforts to uncover new information surrounding her disappearance.

Several police vehicles were stationed at the home for much of the day, and officers were later seen towing a blue SUV from the property.

Search expands as law enforcement ramps up efforts in Nancy Guthrie case

In addition to towing the SUV, investigators were also seen removing what appeared to be a device from the roof, though authorities are unclear what role, if any, the items play in the ongoing case.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not yet said why the vehicle was taken for testing.

As detectives continue to search the home, authorities say the investigation has expanded beyond Arizona’s borders.

FBI Phoenix Public Affairs Officer Brooke A. Brennan confirmed that billboards featuring Nancy’s image and FBI contact details will soon be displayed in parts of Texas, New Mexico and California in hopes of generating new leads.

Authorities are again asking anyone with information to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. A $50,000 reward is available for tips leading to Nancy’s safe recovery “and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”

Investigators review timeline on Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s disappearance after missing doorbell cam

Investigators are also working to piece together a clear timeline of Nancy’s last known hours.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said her doorbell camera stopped working at 1:47 a.m. Sunday, a time when investigators believe she was still inside the home and asleep.

Although the camera went offline, the motion was later recorded at 2:12 p.m., leaving a gap of about 20 minutes that remains unexplained.

NBC News Law enforcement analyst Tom Winter said the obstruction may have been intentional. He suggested that the cameras may have been tampered with as a way to “test” whether law enforcement would respond quickly, though he cautioned that investigators have not yet identified which cameras detected the subsequent speeding.

Authorities also confirmed blood found outside the residence was identified as Nancy’s. Speaking during a press briefing, Sheriff Nanos said the evidence makes it clear he did not leave voluntarily and that the home is being treated as an active crime scene.