BREAKING DEVELOPMENT: Son-in-law allegedly spotted near Nancy’s home days before her disappearance — as two security cameras were mysteriously destroyed.

In a development that has sent shockwaves through the already traumatized Guthrie family and the Tucson community, new eyewitness accounts and leaked investigative details are raising explosive questions about the hours and days leading up to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Multiple independent sources who spoke to FreshHay News under condition of anonymity claim that Tommaso Cioni, the 50-year-old Italian-born husband of Nancy’s daughter Annie Guthrie and therefore Savannah’s brother-in-law, was observed in the vicinity of Nancy’s Catalina Foothills home not once, but twice in the 72 hours before she vanished.

The most disturbing sighting allegedly occurred on the night of Thursday, January 29, 2026—roughly 48 hours before Nancy was last seen alive. A neighbor who walks her dog every evening around 10:30 p.m. told investigators she recognized Tommaso’s silver 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (Arizona plate ending in 472) parked unusually far down the cul-de-sac rather than in the driveway of Annie and Tommaso’s home, which is located approximately 4.2 miles away. The neighbor reportedly saw a man matching Tommaso’s description—tall, dark hair, wearing a dark jacket—standing near the side gate of Nancy’s property for several minutes before walking back to the vehicle and driving away without entering the house through the front door.

A second, even more alarming report places Tommaso near the residence again on the very night Nancy disappeared—Saturday, January 31. According to a now-viral anonymous tip submitted to the Pima County Sheriff’s anonymous hotline and later shared in closed investigative channels, a Ring camera belonging to a house two doors down captured a figure resembling Tommaso walking past the property line at approximately 11:15 p.m., roughly 45 minutes after he had supposedly dropped Nancy off following dinner. The footage, described by a law-enforcement source who viewed it, shows the individual pausing near the rear perimeter fence before continuing out of frame. Critically, that same Ring camera—and a second outdoor security camera mounted on Nancy’s own garage—suffered catastrophic failure within the next 90 minutes.

Digital forensic examiners working with the FBI’s Tucson field office have reportedly determined that both cameras were deliberately disabled in a manner consistent with physical tampering rather than a power surge or software glitch. The primary garage camera’s SD card was found ripped out and smashed with what appears to be a blunt instrument—possibly a hammer or rock—while the neighbor’s Ring device was “bricked” after someone apparently poured an acidic substance over the internal circuitry through the ventilation slits. Neither camera transmitted usable video after 1:12 a.m. on February 1, creating a critical 75-minute blackout window during which Nancy’s pacemaker app logged an abrupt disconnection at 2:28 a.m.

These revelations stand in stark contrast to the public narrative maintained by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the Guthrie family over the past week. Sheriff Chris Nanos has repeatedly described Tommaso Cioni’s actions on January 31 as “routine and cooperative,” noting only that the son-in-law drove Nancy home after a family dinner, waited until she was inside, and left without incident. Family spokespeople have likewise defended Tommaso, calling speculation about his involvement “cruel internet rumors” that compound the family’s pain.

Yet the emerging timeline has fueled intense online discussion and private anguish within the extended Guthrie circle. Sources close to the investigation say detectives have quietly re-interviewed Tommaso three times since February 3, with the most recent session—conducted late Thursday evening—lasting nearly five hours. While no arrest has been made and Tommaso has not been officially named a suspect, investigators are said to be scrutinizing phone records, GPS data from his vehicle, and financial transactions between January 25–February 1 for any anomalies.

Adding another layer of intrigue, a second anonymous tipster contacted a local Tucson television station claiming to have overheard a heated telephone argument between Nancy and “her daughter’s husband” approximately ten days before the disappearance. According to the caller, who identified themselves only as a longtime family friend, the dispute centered on “money and control” of Nancy’s estate and living arrangements. The caller alleged Nancy had recently expressed a desire to revise her will and power-of-attorney documents—changes that would have reduced Annie and Tommaso’s decision-making authority over her finances and medical care. No documentation of such a revision has surfaced publicly.

The FBI’s $50,000 reward (with community donations pushing the total toward $80,000) remains active, but authorities have noticeably shifted language in recent press briefings. Whereas early statements emphasized “person or persons unknown,” Friday’s update included the pointed phrase: “We continue to follow all leads, including those involving individuals known to the victim.”

Nancy’s other children—Savannah and her brother Camron—have remained largely silent since their emotional February 5 Instagram plea asking for Nancy’s safe return. Annie Guthrie, however, posted a single cryptic sentence to her private Instagram story late last night before quickly deleting it: “The truth always finds its way. Pray harder.”

As the seventh day of Nancy’s disappearance draws to a close, the idyllic Catalina Foothills neighborhood feels anything but peaceful. Yellow crime-scene tape still flutters outside the modest ranch-style home. Neighbors report an almost constant law-enforcement presence, including unmarked vans equipped with sophisticated listening equipment parked on side streets. And in kitchens and group chats across Tucson, one question is being whispered more frequently than any other:

If Tommaso was truly just a dutiful son-in-law dropping off his mother-in-law after dinner… why do so many puzzle pieces now point back toward him?

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s tip line at (520) 351-4900 or the FBI at tips.fbi.gov. Nancy Guthrie remains missing. Time is running out.