{"id":2758,"date":"2026-02-05T00:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/?p=2758"},"modified":"2026-02-05T00:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:07:18","slug":"new-development-police-have-seized-annie-guthries-car-and-towed-it-away-as-evidence-in-a-case-that-has-taken-an-unexpected-turn-sources-say-this-move-may-be-related-to-her-husband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heightshowtime.com\/?p=2758","title":{"rendered":"NEW DEVELOPMENT: Police have SEIZED Annie Guthrie\u2019s car and towed it away as evidence in a case that has taken an unexpected turn \u2014 sources say this move may be related to her husband, Tommaso Cioni\u2026\ud83d\udc47 \u2013 News75today"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie<\/strong>, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today<\/em> show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie<\/strong>, has taken yet another dramatic turn with reports that authorities have seized and towed<\/strong> a vehicle belonging to her daughter, Annie Guthrie<\/strong>. This development, which surfaced prominently through investigative journalist Ashleigh Banfield<\/strong> on her Drop Dead Serious<\/em> podcast\/YouTube channel, has fueled intense speculation about a possible link to Annie\u2019s husband, Tommaso Cioni<\/strong>, Nancy\u2019s son-in-law.<\/p>\n

The case, already classified as a suspected abduction<\/strong> by the Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department<\/strong>, centers on Nancy\u2019s home in the affluent Catalina Foothills<\/strong> area north of Tucson, Arizona<\/strong>. She was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026<\/strong>, after dinner with family members\u2014specifically dropped off at her residence around 9:30\u20139:45 p.m. by Annie Guthrie. When she failed to attend church the next day, family searched the property, found disturbing signs (including blood evidence and signs of forced entry), and alerted authorities around noon on February 1<\/strong>. The home was immediately designated a crime scene<\/strong>, with the FBI<\/strong> joining the probe.<\/p>\n

The Vehicle Seizure: A Major Investigative Step<\/h3>\n

According to Banfield, citing a law enforcement source, investigators have towed and impounded<\/strong> Annie Guthrie\u2019s car as evidence. Banfield described the vehicle as having \u201csome connection\u201d to the case, noting that Annie was the last person to have direct contact with Nancy on the night she vanished. Reports suggest the car may have been the one used to transport Nancy home after dinner, raising questions about potential forensic evidence\u2014such as trace DNA, fibers, blood, or other materials\u2014that could tie it to the events.<\/p>\n

This move aligns with standard procedure in abduction or suspicious disappearance cases, where vehicles of close contacts are often examined for clues. However, the Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department<\/strong> has not officially confirmed the seizure. In statements released around February 4, 2026, authorities pushed back against unverified claims, stating they are \u201cnot confirming the car being seized\u201d and expressing uncertainty about the origins of such reports. Sheriff Chris Nanos<\/strong> emphasized that the investigation remains broad, with detectives interviewing anyone who had recent contact with Nancy and awaiting additional forensic results.<\/p>\n

Tommaso Cioni Under Scrutiny in Media Reports<\/h3>\n

The vehicle seizure has intensified focus on Tommaso Cioni<\/strong>, 50, Annie\u2019s husband and a Tucson resident. Banfield\u2019s reporting described Cioni as potentially a \u201cprime suspect\u201d or someone being \u201clooked at heavily,\u201d again citing her law enforcement source. She qualified the claim cautiously (\u201cmaybe, maybe a prime suspect\u201d), acknowledging that families are routinely examined early in such cases to rule them out.<\/p>\n

Cioni, reportedly a sixth-grade science teacher (with past LinkedIn details indicating involvement in education, including at Basis Oro Valley School), was part of the last known interaction with Nancy alongside Annie. Some reports suggest he may have been present for the dinner, though this remains unconfirmed. No arrests have been made, and no one has been publicly named a suspect or person of interest.<\/p>\n

In response to the swirl of speculation\u2014particularly Banfield\u2019s claims\u2014Sheriff Nanos issued a firm denial on February 4, stating: \u201cAt this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case.\u201d He described the spread of \u201cunverified accusations or false information\u201d as \u201cirresponsible\u201d and not helpful to the probe. Authorities stressed ongoing cooperation with the Guthrie family and the pursuit of hundreds of leads.<\/p>\n

Broader Evidence and Context<\/h3>\n

This latest development builds on prior chilling details:<\/p>\n

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Blood evidence<\/strong> \u2014 Droplets or trails outside the front door and possibly indoors, suggesting injury during removal.
\nSecurity tampering<\/strong> \u2014 Reports (including from Banfield) that multiple Nest cameras were deliberately smashed or disabled, with the Ring doorbell camera missing. A back door was found wide open.
\nMultiple footprints<\/strong> \u2014 More than two distinct sets outside the home, indicating several people may have been involved.
\nRansom notes<\/strong> \u2014 At least one (possibly more) alleged demands for millions in Bitcoin, containing specific details about Nancy\u2019s clothing that night; the FBI is verifying authenticity.
\nTimeline clues<\/strong> \u2014 Pacemaker data reportedly showed a last signal around 2 a.m. on February 1, with her phone and medications left behind.<\/p>\n