WorldFebruary 4, 2026

Missing Person Case: Nancy Guthrie — Facts and English Practice

Key Vocabulary

missing/ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/
not where people expect; lost or not found
"Her family reported her missing."
medication/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
medicine that a person takes for health
"She needs daily medication."
mobility/moʊˈbɪlɪti/
ability to move or walk
"She has limited mobility."

Listening

Missing Person Case: Nancy Guthrie — Facts and English Practice

Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old and she is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a host on the Today show. She was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson on January 31 at about 9:30 p.m. Her family reported her missing on February 1 after she did not go to church. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says the house is being treated as a crime scene and investigators believe she may have been taken.

She has limited mobility and needs daily medication, so police worry for her safety. The FBI is assisting and volunteers and search teams have helped look for her. Savannah Guthrie asked people to pray for her mother and thanked everyone for support.

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Quiz

1. Who is Nancy Guthrie?
2. When was she last seen?
3. Where was she last seen?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

1

Do you feel safe walking in your neighborhood at night? Why or why not?

2

Have you ever helped a neighbor or friend look for a lost person or pet? What happened?

3

What do you think people can do to help if someone goes missing locally?

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