Is Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapping Linked With El Mencho’s Death Site? Mexican Cartel Theories Resurface

Three weeks have passed since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host, Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home under mysterious circumstances. The Pima County police and the FBI are looking at the case with priority, suspecting kidnapping. After tireless investigation, they found blood trails, five ransom notes, gloves of a masked intruder of Nancy’s house and also a doorcam video of the same person. Amid that, theories surfaced that Nancy Guthrie has been taken to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the site of d**g lord, El Mencho’s death.

Did Nancy Guthrie’s abductors take her to Mexico?

In February 2026, missing persons investigator, Steve Fischer theorised that the 84-year-old, Nancy Guthrie may have been transported to Mexico by her abductors. He noted that approximately two hours after Nancy’s pacemaker lost its Bluetooth connection at 2:28 a.m. on February 1, a small private jet departed Tucson for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at 4:45 a.m. The flight timing is what made the incident seem unusual, as according to Steve, it was a “very early departure on a Sunday morning.” He wrote:

“I am sure the FBI has already looked into this, but it is worth noting that Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker lost its bluetooth connection at 2:28 a.m. on February 1. About two hours later, at 4:45 a.m., a small private jet departed Tucson for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. That’s a very early departure on a Sunday morning.”

Notably, recently, the authorities investigating the case of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping have warned against unverified theories. However, the online speculation connecting her disappearance with a Mexican drug cartel-orchestrated kidnapping has been ongoing. Although the private investigator shared his prediction regarding the Mexican d**g cartel, he reiterated that while the flight timing was noteworthy, it was not definitive evidence. Regardless, the theory has received renewed spotlight due to the latest killing of d**g lord, El Mencho.

Many online users are now connecting the two incidents, claiming that Mencho’s infamous cartel, CJNG, was behind Nancy’s abduction. Notably, the entire theory remains unverified, and neither Pima County police officials nor the FBI have commented on the public speculations. Amid the rumours surrounding Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s disappearance, the victim’s social media has raised concerns.

What is the issue surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s social media?

Recently, observers noticed a sudden change in Nancy Guthrie’s Facebook settings. On February 22, 2026, comments on her Facebook posts appeared to be disabled. While users could previously comment on her public posts, this feature was recently turned off. The account remains public, and all previously shared photos and videos are still visible. It is not publicly known who initiated this change or exactly when it occurred, though it was noticed in the third week of her disappearance.

Social media users suggested the change was likely made to prevent the influx of comments from strangers, ranging from theories to harassment, as Nancy’s case gained international attention. No other aspects of her Facebook profile appear to have been altered. Even though there haven’t been any hopeful updates regarding Nancy Guthrie’s mother, the investigators have been trying their best to crack the case.

Latest updates regarding the Nancy Guthrie missing case

Recently, investigators recovered DNA from Nancy’s property that does not belong to her or anyone in close contact with her, i.e., immediate family members. A separate DNA was found on a black glove recovered approximately two miles from Nancy’s home. This glove was believed to match those worn by a masked intruder seen on the victim’s doorbell camera. Another important development in the case was that investigators deployed a specialised signal sniffer mounted on helicopters to detect the specific Bluetooth signal emitted by Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker. President, Trump slammed the publicising of the search method before the process began.

What are your thoughts on the latest theory regarding Nancy Guthrie being taken to Mexico by her abductors? Let us know.

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