Ancient Human Remains Found in Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother — But They’re Prehistoric | 17GEN4 News

Ancient Human Remains Found in Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother — But They’re Prehistoric | 17GEN4 News

Ancient Human Remains Found in Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother — But They’re Prehistoric | 17GEN4 News

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Ancient Human Remains Found During Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother — But They Predate Her Disappearance by Centuries

TUCSON, Ariz. — May 29, 2026

A search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, took an unexpected turn earlier this month when human remains were discovered in the desert near her home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills. However, authorities quickly determined that the remains were not connected to her disappearance.

On May 7, 2026, a true crime livestreamer searching the area for signs of Nancy Guthrie came across what appeared to be a human bone along a dry riverbank roughly seven miles from her residence. The discovery sparked immediate concern online and in local media, with many wondering if it could be related to the ongoing missing persons case.

Tucson Police Department responded to the scene. A spokesperson quickly clarified that the find was “not criminal in nature” and would instead be treated as a “prehistoric anthropological investigation.”

Further examination by experts, including bioarchaeologists, confirmed that the bone was ancient. According to reports, the remains are believed to be more than 750 years old — predating Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance by centuries. The bone is thought to belong to a prehistoric individual and is now part of an archaeological review rather than a criminal investigation.

Police have stated there is no connection between the discovered remains and the search for Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen in late January or early February 2026 at her home in Tucson. Authorities have described the case as a suspected kidnapping, citing “gravely concerning” evidence found at the residence, including possible blood and signs that a security camera may have been removed.

The FBI has been involved in the investigation, and a reward has been offered for information leading to her whereabouts. Savannah Guthrie has taken time away from her broadcasting duties to support the search efforts alongside family members.

The case remains active, with investigators continuing to follow leads and analyze evidence from the home and surrounding areas.

As of late May 2026, Nancy Guthrie is still missing. Police have not released new major developments in her case in recent days. The discovery of the ancient remains, while initially alarming to the public, has been ruled unrelated.Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Tucson Police Department or the FBI tip line.

Ancient Human Remains Found in Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother — But They’re Prehistoric | 17GEN4 News

Human remains discovered during the search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, were determined to be ancient and unrelated to her disappearance. Tucson police confirmed the bone predates the case by centuries.

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