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NewsNation’s senior national correspondent, Brian Entin, remains optimistic about uncovering the truth behind Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“From all the information I have and my instincts, I genuinely believe this case will be resolved,” Entin, 40, shared exclusively with Us Weekly on Wednesday, April 8. “I have reliable sources and am aware of the relentless efforts happening behind the scenes. A dedicated task force is on the case, working tirelessly. It’s not just local detectives involved; there are also committed FBI agents who are deeply invested in finding answers.”
On February 1, the news broke that Savannah Guthrie’s mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, had been reported missing in Tucson, Arizona, after failing to attend a virtual church service.
Entin promptly traveled to Nancy’s hometown the following day, dedicating nearly 43 consecutive days to the search. He continues to make frequent visits and is determined to persist until the case is resolved.
Having reported on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance for over 65 days, Entin hopes to interview someone close to the family. “I would love to speak with Savannah [Guthrie], and behind the scenes, I’ve been working to make that happen,” Entin, 40, shared exclusively with Us Weekly.
“I can’t imagine that at some point there’s not going to be a lucky break,” Entin continued. “The DNA evidence is still being tested. They’re still trying to do genetic genealogy, and that technology is advancing every single day.”
Another point that keeps Entin hopeful is the fact that Savannah, 54, and her family have a $1 million reward for Nancy’s recovery.
“I think there’s either going to be a lucky break where someone’s going to finally do the right thing and call and going to want the million, or the DNA is going to come through,” Entin shared. “One day I’m going to get that call, and it’s going to be like, ‘Race to this location because an arrest is coming.’ I will be on the first flight, trust me.”
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This certainly isn’t the first major case Entin has covered in his career. From the death of Gabby Petito to Bryan Kohberger’s shocking trial, the NewsNation journalist has seen America captivated by a variety of cases.
At this point in time, Entin firmly believes that Nancy’s disappearance is not a cold case.
“If I felt like it was going cold, I would tell you. I just don’t,” he told Us. “We have the picture of the suspect. Something is going to break. And I know for us, it feels like forever. It’s now been more than two months. But when I talk to these detectives, they break cases five, 10 years later. I don’t think it’s going to be that long in this case, but I do think for sure there’s going to be a break.”
Today cohost Savannah Guthrie has frequently appealed to the public for help following the mysterious disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, in Arizona. Pima County police suspect that Nancy was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of February 1, 2026. Per law enforcement, a […]
Although Entin continues to cover Nancy’s disappearance tirelessly, he’s happy to work for a company that spotlights many missing people all year long.
Every Friday on NewsNation Live With Marni Hughes, viewers are able to watch the “Missing” series, which highlights other missing cases across the country.
“We don’t just highlight them, we do a whole in-depth story and interview family members every week,” Entin explained. “When people tell me, ‘Oh, you only care about Nancy Guthrie because she’s the mother of a celebrity,’ I’m glad that I can at least highlight, ‘No, our network actually does do these other cases.’”
Today‘s Savannah Guthrie has opened up over the years about her close-knit bond with mom Nancy Guthrie. Savannah and her siblings — sister Annie and brother Camron — were raised by Nancy and dad Charles before his death at age 49 from a heart attack. “[My mom] is strong. She’s like hard, iron, granite strong,” […]
As for why so many Americans remain captivated by Nancy’s disappearance, Entin believes it’s simple.
“Everybody thinks about their own mom, and you’re worried about your parents as they get older, and they’re trying to live alone, and what if something bad happens?” he asked. “I think people connected to it for that reason.”
Watch NewsNation for Entin’s reporting. The “Missing” series airs on NewsNation Live With Marni Hughes Fridays at 9 p.m. ET.