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Gutfeld emphasized that polygraph tests, while not admissible in court without agreement, can play a powerful role in shaping public perception and narrowing investigative focus. He argued that if one family member publicly volunteers, others may feel compelled to do the same.
“It puts everyone else in her circle obligated to do a poly. They might have declined to do it before, but if you actually say, ‘I’m willing to do it,’ and everybody else decides to do it, great,” Gutfeld said, noting that the search for Nancy had entered its tenth day.
“So if you decline after the daughter publicly says she’s gonna do one, that looks different to me,” he added.
Beyond polygraphs, Gutfeld expressed deep skepticism about the supposed ransom demands that were allegedly sent to media outlets requesting millions in bitcoin. In his view, the method alone raises red flags.
“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,” Gutfeld said.
He continued by questioning how the ransom process was supposed to conclude, arguing that the logistics were never clearly defined.
“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,” Gutfeld said.
The Fox News host also urged investigators to take a closer look at the financial circumstances of those closest to Nancy Guthrie, suggesting that money motives should not be ignored.
“I don’t mean the ransom, I mean who needed money, and who didn’t get money,” he said, referencing the reported $6 million bitcoin demand that came with a Monday 7 p.m. Eastern deadline—which has now passed without resolution.
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she failed to arrive at a friend’s home on February 1, where she was expected to watch a live church service. According to reports, her son-in-law dropped her off at her residence around 9:45 p.m. the night before. That was the last confirmed sighting.
Arizona police say they have not identified any suspects, and the case remains open and active. Authorities have reportedly collected DNA samples from individuals who had access to the home, including hired workers such as a landscaper and pool cleaner.
Retired Las Vegas police lieutenant and Wounded Blue founder Randy Sutton told Fox News Digital that the DNA collection indicates investigators found biological evidence worth analyzing.
“It’s significant because it reveals that they did get some DNA from inside the home or from the collection of evidence at the scene,” Sutton said.
“So now they’re going to be comparing that DNA to either eliminate individuals or obtain information about them,” he added.
As public interest grows and questions mount, Gutfeld’s commentary underscores a broader concern shared by many Americans: when facts don’t line up, transparency matters. Whether through voluntary polygraphs, financial reviews, or clearer explanations of the ransom narrative, pressure is building for answers in a case that continues to baffle both law enforcement and the public.
