The Nancy Guthrie Mystery: Why a Former FBI Agent Doubts a Link to the 'Today' Show Intruder
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished without a trace, the case has gone cold. But a new theory linking her disappearance to a recent intruder on the set of the Today show has sparked fresh debate. Former FBI agent Steve Moore, however, is not buying it.
In an interview with NewsNation's Brian Entin, Moore addressed the speculation head-on. The intruder, who lunged at co-host Craig Melvin last week, has fueled online theories that Guthrie's case might be connected to a stalker obsessed with anchor Savannah Guthrie. But Moore says the evidence just does not add up.
What the FBI and NBC Security Tell Us
Entin raised a key question: if the FBI believed a stalker was targeting Savannah Guthrie, wouldnt NBC have tightened security around the Today show? Moore agreed that the lack of heightened security suggests the FBI does not see a link. NBC has a highly professional security team, he said. They deal with stalkers across the country all the time. If the FBI had flagged a real threat, they would have acted.
Moore also noted that Savannah Guthrie herself likely would have raised concerns if she felt unsafe. If you believe you are in danger, you are going to voice that to your employer, he explained. They have a duty to protect you.
A Cold Case, But Not Closed
When asked about the status of the investigation, Moore was blunt. The case is cold. Completely cold. But he stressed that cold does not mean abandoned. The FBI often assigns such cases to new agents, who bring fresh perspectives. They are not indoctrinated into the usual investigative patterns, Moore said. They might see something others missed.
He compared the Guthrie case to what FBI agents call old dogs, cases that never go away. The best approach, he said, is to start from the beginning and try a different path. That is likely what investigators are doing now.
Why This Matters for Public Trust
For a public hungry for answers, the lack of progress can be frustrating. But Moore's insights remind us that cold cases are not failures. They are ongoing puzzles that require patience and creativity. The key is to keep asking questions, keep pushing for transparency, and trust that the system is working behind the scenes.
As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, one thing is clear: the truth is out there, and it will take a combination of old-school detective work and new ideas to find it.