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Gutfeld also scrutinized the suspicious ransom notes allegedly demanding $6 million in bitcoin, which were sent to media outlets rather than directly to the Guthrie family. “I do think the ransom piece is a ruse because the start and the finish of it don’t make any sense. If you really wanna get the money, you don’t go to TMZ. You don’t go to Harvey Levin. You go to the wealthy family who does it behind the scenes, and you [the public] may never hear about it,” he said.
Real kidnappers don’t advertise demands on television or celebrity gossip platforms. The fact that these notes went to media first raises red flags, suggesting a potential staged narrative. Gutfeld added, “Also the ending, where do you pay, how do you pay, once you make this whole process voluntary, doesn’t make sense. So I think all this is a red herring.”
Historically, suspicious ransom notes have misled investigators. In the JonBenét Ramsey case, a note demanding $118,000 was eventually found to have been written inside the family home, with handwriting tests eliminating John Ramsey but leaving Patsy Ramsey’s involvement unresolved.
Gutfeld went further, urging authorities to investigate the Guthrie family’s financial situation. “I don’t mean the ransom, I mean who needed money, and who didn’t get money,” he said. The question highlights potential motivations that families often prefer to avoid discussing.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen when her son-in-law dropped her off after dinner around 9:45 p.m. on January 31. By the early hours of February 1, a sequence of events suggested something went wrong: her doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m., the software detected a person at 2:12 a.m., and by 2:28 a.m., her pacemaker app lost connection. Bloodstains at the scene were confirmed to be hers.
Investigators have searched the home of Nancy’s daughter Annie Guthrie and are collecting DNA samples from household staff, including a landscaper and pool cleaner. One person briefly detained in Rio Rico, Arizona, was released with no charges.
Savannah Guthrie temporarily stepped away from NBC duties, including the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies, to help search for her mother. Yet ten days into the investigation, authorities remain without answers.
Gutfeld’s calls for polygraphs and financial scrutiny challenge the traditional reluctance of high-profile families to undergo intensive questioning. With Nancy needing daily medication and limited mobility, time is critical. Each passing day decreases the odds of a safe recovery.
In the end, Gutfeld’s message is clear: the Guthries should demonstrate transparency. If there’s nothing to hide, now is the moment to prove it.
