Tommaso Cioni’s Friend, Dominic Evans In Focus Amid Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy’s Kidnapping

Today Show host, Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing from her Tucson, Arizona home since February 1, 2026. The 84-year-old reportedly had health issues and limited mobility, which would prevent her from going somewhere far by herself. Keeping that in mind and after investigating the circumstances surrounding Nancy’s disappearance, the police inferred that she was kidnapped. Recent reports suggested that Nancy’s daughter, Annie Guthrie and the latter’s husband, Tommaso Cioni, were suspected of being involved in the case. Amid the buzz, the focus fell on Tommaso’s bamdmate, Dominic Evans.

Why is Tommaso Cioni’s bandmate, Dominic Evans, under the spotlight amid Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance?

Dominic Aaron Lee Evans, a bandmate and close friend of Tommaso Cioni, has come under public scrutiny after Nancy Guthrie‘s son-in-law was allegedly involved in her disappearance. Tommaso and Dominic are members of the band, Early Black, which was formed alongwith Walter I. Goncalves, Jr. Dominic is currently making it to online discussions due to his past criminal record. Following journalist, Ashleigh Banfield’s claims that Tommaso may be a “prime suspect” in Savannah’s mother’s kidnapping, social media users began calling for those in his “inner circle” to be vetted, specifically naming Dominic Evans.

An X (formerly Twitter) user, @JLRINVESTIGATES shared a screenshot which included the crime record of Dominic Aaron. It showcased felony charges of burglary, robbery, theft and embezzlement levied against the Early Black member. The source of the information was attributed to the Az Pima Court. His crimes and his close ties with with Tommaso Cioni, an alleged suspect of Nancy’s kidnapping, brought unwanted attention to him. Notably, both men are based in the Tucson, Arizona area, near where Nancy Guthrie resided, putting them under suspicious eyes. The post calling out Dominic could be read as:

“I think everyone in that inner circle should be looked at and fully vetted. Including this guy, Dominic Evans. He’s Tommaso Cioni’s friend & bandmate. Has arrests for burglary, robbery, embezzlement, DUI.”

More about Dominic Evans

Dominic Evans is the drummer and a founding member of the Tucson-based band, Early Black, which formed in April 2007. He founded the group alongside bassist/vocalist, Tommaso Cioni, after meeting guitarist, Walter I. Goncalves, Jr., through a Craigslist advertisement. The band’s debut album, Life:Love :: Love: Murder, was recorded at Loveland Studios and released in 2010 to positive local reviews in the Tucson Weekly. As of February 2026, Dominic Evans and his bandmate, Tommaso Cioni, have gained significant media attention due to the latter’s suspected involvement in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping.

Why were Tommaso Cioni and his wife, Annie Guthrie, linked to her mother, Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance?

Journalist, Ashleigh Banfield claimed on her podcast that Cioni was a “prime suspect,” citing an unverified law enforcement source. Annie Guthrie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, are under intense scrutiny as they were among the last people to see Nancy Guthrie before she disappeared from her Tucson home on January 31, 2026. Tommaso reportedly drove Nancy home after a family dinner on Saturday night ET and confirmed she was safely inside at approximately 9:30 p.m. Ashleigh Banfield reported that a trusted source considered him a “prime suspect” due to the timeline of his meetup with Nancy and her abduction.

Did the police declare Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni as suspects in the Nancy Guthrie case?

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has repeatedly stated that there are currently no named suspects or persons of interest in the case. Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasised that they are “looking at everyone” who had contact with Nancy as a standard procedure. Authorities have interviewed family members and reportedly impounded a vehicle as part of the investigation. On February 4, 2026, the FBI searched the Tucson home of Annie and Tommaso.

Officers were seen using a forensic data extraction device and carrying out boxes of items, though officials noted this does not necessarily imply that the couple were involved in the mysterious disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s ailing mother. The investigation remains active, with the FBI assisting local authorities in verifying an alleged ransom note and analysing evidence found at Nancy’s home, including smashed security cameras.

Details of Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s kidnapper’s alleged ransom demand

Reporters at TMZ reportedly received an unverified ransom note regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of February 3, 2026. The note demands millions of dollars in Bitcoin (cryptocurrency) to be sent to a specific Bitcoin address for her safe release. The letter reportedly contained precise personal details about Nancy and her home. On February 6, 2026, federal authorities arrested Derrick Callella, a resident of Torrance/Hawthorne, California, for allegedly sending the fake ransom demand to Nancy’s family.

What did the initial police investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance reveal?

The initial investigation into the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie revealed evidence of a “nighttime kidnapping.” The Pima County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there was evidence of forced entry at Nancy Guthrie’s home and is coordinating with the FBI. Police believe she was taken from her home against her will. As details of her limited mobility, including the fact that she “couldn’t walk 50 yards by herself”, were shared by her daughter, it ruled out the possibility that Nancy wandered off. Notably, Nancy Guthrie’s cellphone, wallet, and vehicle were all still at the residence when she vanished.

Nancy’s items were treated as forensic evidence, and DNA samples were collected and processed. However, the early results matched only Nancy Guthrie herself and did not point to a specific suspect. Amid that, some conflicting reports emerged regarding a “blood trail” at the scene; while some sources reported it, the sheriff declined to provide specific details on blood evidence. As the latest details regarding a ransom note surfaced, the Guthrie family asked everyone for prayers.

Investigators have not received any updates on Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts, even five days after her disappearance. The Guthrie family still awaits some hopeful news.

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