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“Frustrating” Delays in Nancy Guthrie Case Strike a Nerve With Gabby Petito’s Father

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The father of Gabby Petito has said Nancy Guthrie’s family is dealing with the same “frustrating” false leads and dead ends that he had to deal with when his tragic daughter vanished.

Father Joe Petito recounted how encouraging it was when his family received the public’s support during the hunt for Gabby, but how quickly false information could spread.

“It’s humbling to see so many people try and help your family … but it’s also frustrating because a lot of times the information that’s out there, if someone does a bad report and doesn’t give accurate information, a lot of the times, other people just copy and paste it, and next thing you know, something is out there that is not true at all,” Joe Petito empathized on Fox & Friends on Thursday morning.

Gabby Petito and her father, Joe Petito, smiling at the camera.
Gabby Petito’s father said Nancy Guthrie’s family is dealing with the same “frustrating” false leads and dead ends that he had to deal with when his late daughter went missing.Courtesy Petito Family

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Long Island travel vlogger Gabby was 22 when she disappeared in August 2021 in Wyoming, where she was living in a van with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie.

Laundrie was discovered to have murdered Gabby before taking his own life in September 2021.

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Joe offered his advice to Nancy’s family, including her daughter, “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, as the search for the missing 84-year-old enters its 12th day.

“I just hope that they’re taking their time and listening to each other,” he said. “Because a lot of outside influence will try to give an opinion or something along those lines, and they’re [the family] are the only ones who have all the information, or as much as possible.”

Joe Petito and Tara Petito sitting together on a couch.
Joe Petito offered his advice to Savannah Guthrie and her family as the search for the missing 84-year-old enters its 12th day.©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

Savannah Guthrie with her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on the set of the Today show.
Savannah Guthrie with her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on the set of the Today show.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images
Other crime experts have also drawn parallels between Gabby’s case and Nancy’s disappearance, particularly with regard to the flood of social media posts, which can both help and hinder investigations.

“More people are aware; it keeps people alert. If they know she hasn’t been found yet, perhaps people will remember that and if they see something, they might say something,” former NYPD detective and adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Michael Alcazar, told the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

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“I think it’s just something that we have to adapt to as far as law enforcement. The true crime community is growing,” he added. “There’s a lot of people out there that want to help.”

It comes as the FBI revealed it is using Next Generation Identification (NGI) software to help crack the case.

Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie, smiles while sitting at a table with mahjong tiles and a score sheet.
Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Arizona home on Feb. 1, 2026.Courtesy NBC Universal

FBI officers searching for Nancy Guthrie near her Tucson, AZ home.
FBI search North Campbell Ave, close to Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, AZ, on Wednesday, February 11th.
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Although no estimated height or weight has yet been offered for the suspect seen on surveillance footage outside Nancy’s house on the night of her disappearance, NGI software allows law enforcement to build astonishingly accurate profiles of any individual they want.

Authorities can use a captured image of a suspect and “run it through a large database to find a potential match,” cybersecurity expert Eric O’Neill told Fox News on Thursday.

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Factors such as the distance between the suspect’s eyes, their nose shape under the ski mask, as well as the depth and width of their face can all be used by NGI to compile a profile, O’Neill explained.

🚨 SHOCKING UPDATE: Entire Guthrie Family Officially CLEARED in Nancy Kidnapping — If It Wasn’t Them, Then Who? After weeks of mounting suspicion and online speculation, the sheriff confirms all siblings and spouses are no longer considered suspects. With the family ruled out, investigators are now zeroing in on a new direction — and sources say the focus may surprise everyone… 👀🔍
🚨 SHOCKING UPDATE: Entire Guthrie Family Officially CLEARED in Nancy Kidnapping — If It Wasn’t Them, Then Who? After weeks of mounting suspicion and online speculation, the sheriff confirms all siblings and spouses are no longer considered suspects. With the family ruled out, investigators are now zeroing in on a new direction — and sources say the focus may surprise everyone… 👀🔍

All Guthrie siblings and spouses officially cleared as suspects in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping: sheriff The Guthrie family —…

“FBI BREAKTHROUGH: The mask is about to come off. Federal investigators have confirmed the recovery of a glove belonging to the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping—and it’s a forensic goldmine. 🧬🏛️ The glove contains a clear DNA profile, providing the ‘smoking gun’ evidence needed to identify the masked individual once and for all. No more hiding in the shadows. With this genetic footprint, the FBI is closing in fast. The countdown to an arrest has officially begun. See the forensic details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.
“FBI BREAKTHROUGH: The mask is about to come off. Federal investigators have confirmed the recovery of a glove belonging to the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping—and it’s a forensic goldmine. 🧬🏛️ The glove contains a clear DNA profile, providing the ‘smoking gun’ evidence needed to identify the masked individual once and for all. No more hiding in the shadows. With this genetic footprint, the FBI is closing in fast. The countdown to an arrest has officially begun. See the forensic details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.

FBI Delivers Bombshell Update on Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother has been missing…

“FBI BOMBSHELL: The search for Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper just hit a massive breakthrough. Federal agents have recovered a glove belonging to the masked suspect, and it’s carrying the one thing he couldn’t hide: HIS DNA. 🧬🏛️ This forensic ‘smoking gun’ is the key investigators needed to unmask the monster behind the abduction. The trail is no longer cold—the DNA is being processed as we speak, and an arrest is imminent. The secrets of the desert are finally being exposed. Full forensic update in the comments below.
“FBI BOMBSHELL: The search for Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper just hit a massive breakthrough. Federal agents have recovered a glove belonging to the masked suspect, and it’s carrying the one thing he couldn’t hide: HIS DNA. 🧬🏛️ This forensic ‘smoking gun’ is the key investigators needed to unmask the monster behind the abduction. The trail is no longer cold—the DNA is being processed as we speak, and an arrest is imminent. The secrets of the desert are finally being exposed. Full forensic update in the comments below.

FBI Delivers Bombshell Update on Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother has been missing…

**”A HERO AT 12, A FIGHTER FOREVER. The halls of Tumbler Ridge High School will never forget the name Maya Gebala—the unsung hero who stared down a monster to protect her friends. But as she remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital, the ‘miracle’ we’ve been praying for has taken a gut-wrenching turn. The latest updates from her hospital bed offer a haunting mix of hope and heartbreak. Her mother has just come forward with a revelation about the doctors’ warnings that will shatter your heart all over again. It’s not just about surviving anymore; it’s about the permanent scars left behind by a shooter fueled by darkness. While Maya shows flashes of strength, the medical team is issuing a stark reality check on the damage caused by the bullet fragments still lodged in her brain. The bravery she showed that day came at a cost no child should ever have to pay. You need to read the Full Family Statement and the terrifying ‘Final Warning’ issued by her neurosurgeons today—a detail so tragic it has left the entire nation in shock. Maya stood for us; now we must stand for her. Full details and the prayer vigil schedule in the comments below.
**”A HERO AT 12, A FIGHTER FOREVER. The halls of Tumbler Ridge High School will never forget the name Maya Gebala—the unsung hero who stared down a monster to protect her friends. But as she remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital, the ‘miracle’ we’ve been praying for has taken a gut-wrenching turn. The latest updates from her hospital bed offer a haunting mix of hope and heartbreak. Her mother has just come forward with a revelation about the doctors’ warnings that will shatter your heart all over again. It’s not just about surviving anymore; it’s about the permanent scars left behind by a shooter fueled by darkness. While Maya shows flashes of strength, the medical team is issuing a stark reality check on the damage caused by the bullet fragments still lodged in her brain. The bravery she showed that day came at a cost no child should ever have to pay. You need to read the Full Family Statement and the terrifying ‘Final Warning’ issued by her neurosurgeons today—a detail so tragic it has left the entire nation in shock. Maya stood for us; now we must stand for her. Full details and the prayer vigil schedule in the comments below.

Tumbler Ridge shooting: Maya Gebala shot in head and neck while desperately trying to lock out shooter ‘They…

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**”A MOTHER’S WORST FEARS REALIZED. 💔🚨 12-year-old Maya Gebala, the unsung hero of the Tumbler Ridge High School tragedy, remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital—and the latest updates from her bedside are a devastating mix of hope and heartbreak. While we cling to every small sign of life, the details Maya’s mother just shared about the doctors’ latest warnings will break your heart all over again. The road to recovery isn’t just long; it’s a battleground. As Maya fights for a future she nearly gave up to save her classmates, the medical team is being brutally honest about the permanent toll the ‘sinister’ shooter’s actions have taken on her young body. From the bullet fragments still posing a threat to the uncertainty of her neurological recovery, the weight of this nightmare is growing heavier by the hour. You need to see the Full Family Statement and the specific ‘Warning’ doctors issued today that has left the community in tears. Maya protected her friends—now, she needs the world to pray for her. Full medical breakdown and how to support the Gebala family in the comments.

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THE END OF HOPE: THE FINAL DISCOVERY 🕊️💔 **”A NATION’S HEART BREAKS WITH SAVANNAH. The hope that sustained us for weeks has officially vanished, replaced by a grief so profound it has brought the world of broadcast news to a standstill. Today, February 15, 2026, the Tucson Police Department delivered the final, devastating update we all feared: the search for Nancy Guthrie has reached its tragic conclusion. In a broadcast that will be remembered for years, Savannah Guthrie appeared live, unable to hold back the tears as she shared the news that her mother would not be coming home. Her raw, trembling voice transformed this investigation into a visceral lesson in loss and the fragility of life. Forensic evidence discovered in the remote Arizona desert led authorities to the final location, shifting this mission from a rescue to a criminal pursuit for justice. Savannah’s courage in this moment is nothing short of heroic. You won’t believe the heartbreaking final message she shared about the last time she spoke to her mother—a detail so personal it has left even veteran reporters in tears. Before the family requests privacy, you need to see the Full Live Transcript and the Digital Memorial Tribute below. The desert has given up its secrets, but the cost has been far too high. Full details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.
THE END OF HOPE: THE FINAL DISCOVERY 🕊️💔 **”A NATION’S HEART BREAKS WITH SAVANNAH. The hope that sustained us for weeks has officially vanished, replaced by a grief so profound it has brought the world of broadcast news to a standstill. Today, February 15, 2026, the Tucson Police Department delivered the final, devastating update we all feared: the search for Nancy Guthrie has reached its tragic conclusion. In a broadcast that will be remembered for years, Savannah Guthrie appeared live, unable to hold back the tears as she shared the news that her mother would not be coming home. Her raw, trembling voice transformed this investigation into a visceral lesson in loss and the fragility of life. Forensic evidence discovered in the remote Arizona desert led authorities to the final location, shifting this mission from a rescue to a criminal pursuit for justice. Savannah’s courage in this moment is nothing short of heroic. You won’t believe the heartbreaking final message she shared about the last time she spoke to her mother—a detail so personal it has left even veteran reporters in tears. Before the family requests privacy, you need to see the Full Live Transcript and the Digital Memorial Tribute below. The desert has given up its secrets, but the cost has been far too high. Full details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.

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