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Episode: Nancy Guthrie Update: Phoenix Body Discovery Sparks Police Response; FBI Launches Internet Outage Probe | Crime Alert 6AM 03.09.26
Date: March 9, 2026
Host: Crime Alert team, Nicole Parton (reporting), with segment from Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanyo

Overview

This episode provides rapid-fire updates on major crime stories nationwide, with a primary focus on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, recent developments in her case, and related law enforcement responses. Additional highlights include a shooting incident at Rihanna's residence and a missing persons alert in Iowa.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nancy Guthrie Case Update

Reported by Nicole Parton (00:03–03:01)

• Body Found in Phoenix Not Related
  • Authorities confirmed that a deceased woman discovered near a Phoenix canal is not connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
  • Pima County Sheriff’s Office stated to TMZ:
    "[We] have not been notified of any connection regarding that case to the Nancy Guthrie case."
    [00:16]
• Timeline & Context
  • Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on February 1 in Tucson, after having dinner with her daughter Annie.
  • Phoenix, where the body was found, is over 100 miles from Tucson.
• Family Involvement & Public Appeals
  • Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and prominent Today Show host, has taken leave but made a brief recent visit to NBC.
  • Reward for Nancy’s safe return has reached $1,000,000, with an additional $100,000 from the FBI for credible tips.
• Digital Forensics & FBI Internet Probe
  • The FBI is investigating a coinciding internet outage in Nancy’s neighborhood at the time of her disappearance.
  • Neighbors’ ring camera footage from the night is “not available.”
  • An “antenna-like device” seen on Nancy’s doorbell cam is speculated by some to be a cell signal jammer.
  • The FBI has canvassed the area, questioning residents about service disruptions.
• Police Progress
  • FBI agents observed investigating a property next to Nancy's home.
  • Sheriff Chris Nanyo reported investigators are "definitely closer to finding a suspect."
    Quote:
    “I think the investigators are definitely closer. I think that you probably won't want to hear this, but we're kind of relieved that the media is moving on to other things because for us, we got a lot of intel, a lot of leads, but now it's time to just go to work, allow my team to do what they do... I have full faith, full confidence they're going to solve this.”
    — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanyo, [02:26]

2. Crime Alerts: Other Notable Events

Rihanna Mansion Shooting

Reported by Nicole Parton (06:10–07:20)

• A 30-year-old woman fired multiple rounds into Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion; one bullet pierced a wall.
• Incident unfolded at 1:21pm, March 8.
• "Ten shots were fired from a white Tesla parked across the street before the vehicle fled south on Coldwater Canyon Drive."
• Rihanna, her partner ASAP Rocky, and their three children were inside the home at the time.

Iowa Missing Person: Mary Ann Falk

Reported by Nicole Parton (07:20–08:20)

• Mary Ann Falk, 75, last seen on March 6 leaving her home on foot in Vidic City, Iowa.
• Details:
  • 5’2”, 160 lbs
  • Last seen wearing yellow pants, white T-shirt, pink and purple shoes
• Iowa State Patrol deployed a drone for aerial search; no results yet.
• Public urged to contact Jefferson County Sheriff's Office with tips (641-472-3576).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sheriff Chris Nanyo on Investigation Privacy:
  “We're kind of relieved that the media is moving on to other things because for us, we got a lot of intel, a lot of leads, but now it's time to just go to work, allow my team to do what they do, investigate crimes.”—[02:30]

• On Digital Evidence in Guthrie Case:
  "A resident saying that his ring camera footage from the night Nancy went missing is inexplicably, quote, not available.”
  — Nicole Parton, [00:55]

• Speculation on Technology Used:
  "An antenna-like device spotted in the footage from Guthrie's doorbell camera has raised questions about its possible function as a cell signal jammer..."
  — Nicole Parton, [01:20]

Timestamps: Important Segments

• 00:03–03:01: Nancy Guthrie disappearance update & FBI internet outage probe
• 02:26–03:01: Sheriff Chris Nanyo interview/expert comment
• 06:10–07:20: Shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills residence
• 07:20–08:20: Missing person alert: Mary Ann Falk, Iowa

Tone & Style

• The episode employs a straightforward, fact-driven tone, in keeping with crime journalism.
• Both host Nicole Parton and Sheriff Nanyo maintain a professional, calm demeanor—though Nanyo offers a rare glimpse at the pressure investigators face.

Conclusion

In this episode, listeners receive a focused update on the high-profile Nancy Guthrie case—clarifying the status of discovered remains, detailing ongoing digital investigations, and punctuating the seriousness of the situation with evidence of technology possibly used to obscure the crime. Additional news alerts keep the audience engaged with stories of immediate national relevance, spotlighting both public figures and everyday citizens affected by crime.