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Pima County Finds Remains Near Ajo Way, Unlinked to Guthrie Case

8/18/2026

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Pima County deputies discovered remains near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, which show no link to the Guthrie kidnapping case.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her home on February 1 after being last seen on January 31.
Investigators allege she was kidnapped without phone or medication, have no motive theory, and released a ransom note and death-claim letter in July.

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Pima County deputies discovered remains near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, which show no link to the Guthrie kidnapping case.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her home on February 1 after being last seen on January 31.
Investigators allege she was kidnapped without phone or medication, have no motive theory, and released a ransom note and death-claim letter in July.