Finding Nancy Guthrie Was Supposed to Bring Answers — Instead, Forensic Results Have Opened a New Set of Questions 👇👇

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• Family’s plea: Nancy Guthrie’s children posted a third video plea on Saturday for their missing mother’s return, with “Today” host Savannah Guthrie saying, “We beg you now to return our mother to us — so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.” She added: “We will pay.”

• Purported deadline nears: Guthrie’s possible abductors are demanding $6 million by 5 p.m. today, CNN affiliate KGUN reported, citing a purported ransom note sent to the station. The note included a threat to Guthrie’s life if the deadline isn’t met, according to KGUN.

• Police investigation: There have been no suspects named as the search for the 84-year-old enters its second week. Law enforcement officials were at her home on Sunday, and were also seen at the home of her daughter Annie late Saturday.The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 9th day. Here’s what we know so far

From CNN’s Lauren Mascarenhas

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, has entered its ninth day. The Guthrie family posted a third video plea on Saturday, asking for their mother’s safe return and saying, “we will pay.”

If you’re just joining us, here’s a round-up this morning of some key developments:

The investigation: Law enforcement officials remain at Nancy Guthrie’s home as of Monday morning, after visiting both this property and her daughter Annie’s homes over the weekend. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it is continuing the investigation in multiple locations and will continue to guard the 84-year-old’s home at the request of her family.

The family’s plea: Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a third video message on Saturday, pleading for their mother’s return. “We beg you now to return our mother to us — so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace,” Guthrie said, adding: “We will pay.”

Ransom deadline: Guthrie’s possible abductor, or abductors, are believed to have sent purported ransom notes, threatening her life if a demand for $6 million is not met by 5 p.m. Monday, CNN affiliate KGUN reported.

Guthrie’s colleagues react: Former “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb stepped in for Savannah Guthrie this morning. Kotb said Guthrie and her family were “our top priority.” This came after Guthrie released a statement about her mother’s disappearance on the show last week.

FBI director briefed: FBI director Kash Patel is expected to travel to Tucson, Arizona, in a trip unrelated to Guthrie’s disappearance. Patel is receiving updates from his team on the case, the FBI Phoenix office said.

CNN’s Amber Sumpter, Catherine Nicholls, Chris Boyette, Toni Odejimi and Amanda Musa contributed to this reporting.

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A septic tank near Nancy Guthrie’s home was examined yesterday, video shows

Investigators examining septic tank near Nancy Guthrie’s home Sunday

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As we previously reported, at least two investigators were seen examining the septic tank near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona yesterday, according to video from CNN affiliate KNXV.

The video shows the investigators moving around a long stick in the tank, at times repeatedly jabbing it and using a flashlight to peer inside. One investigator wore a sheriff’s vest and held a notebook.

When asked about the probe, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department echoed earlier statements, saying, “Detectives and agents continue to conduct follow-up at multiple locations,” and details would not be released yet.

The investigators replaced the tank’s two green lids as they finished.

Supporters leave flowers outside Nancy Guthrie’s home

From CNN’s Amber Sumpter

Supporters left flowers outside Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tuscon, as the search for the 84-year-old enters its ninth day.

The flowers were placed near other tokens of support, including candles and religious symbols, surrounding a sign reading, “Dear Guthrie Family, Your neighbors stand with you.”

Flowers and candles are seen alongside a sign outside of Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona, on

The evidence linked to Guthrie’s disappearance

From CNN’s Catherine Nicholls

In the nine days since Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, authorities have released information about some of the potential evidence being looked at in their investigation.

Take a look at what we know about this evidence below:

A surveillance camera at the 84-year-old’s house detected a “person on camera” at 2:12 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, but there was no video to show who — or what — exactly triggered the alert, officials said. Because of this, it is possible that the camera was not triggered by a person, but instead something else, like an animal, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Thursday.
Blood found on the front porch of Guthrie’s home belonged to her, Nanos also said last Thursday. Video taken by channels KTVK and KPHO showed what appeared to be blood on the property’s front door, as well as on the porch tiles.
A front-door camera is missing from Guthrie’s home, Nanos told CNN. The camera was previously in the “front door area” of the house, and investigators are not aware of any other cameras missing, Nanos said.
Guthrie had a pacemaker that was connected to her iPhone, according to a source briefed on the investigation. Nanos said Guthrie’s pacemaker app data shows it disconnected from her phone at 2:28 a.m. on Sunday, February 1.
Two purported ransom notes have been sent to media outlets since Guthrie’s disappearance. The first demanded millions of dollars in bitcoin for Guthrie’s return, with two deadlines – the first being last Thursday and a second deadline of today, FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said.

CNN’s Elise Hammond, Rebekah Riess, Cindy Von Quednow, Andy Rose, Elizabeth Wolfe and Chris Boyette contributed to this reporting.