UPDATE: Fox News host Greg Gutfeld is facing significant backlash after suggesting that Savannah Guthrie should take a lie detector test concerning the mysterious abduction of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. The comment, made during a live broadcast, has ignited outrage on social media, with many deeming it insensitive amid a family crisis that has captured national attention.
The search for Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for weeks, has intensified recently. Savannah, who has taken a leave of absence from her role at NBC, has been pleading for public assistance in locating her mother. Despite her efforts, the situation remains dire, with no proof of life confirmed as of today.
Gutfeld’s controversial remarks were made while discussing the ongoing investigation with former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro. He stated, “I wanted to revisit my strategy to solving the case. That would be having Savannah Guthrie offer to do a polygraph, which will then put necessary pressure on others inside and outside the circle to do the same.” Many found this approach to be inappropriate and damaging, prompting swift condemnation across digital platforms.
On social media, critics labeled Gutfeld’s suggestion as “ghoulish,” arguing that it added unnecessary scrutiny to a family already in distress. One user expressed, “Gutfeld is a 2-bit failed comedian….not funny at all,” while another pointed out that discussing such sensitive matters on a national platform only served to distract from the real criminal investigation.
Despite the backlash, not all responses were negative. Some supporters defended Gutfeld’s perspective, suggesting that a polygraph test could have been beneficial from the outset of the investigation. One commenter stated, “Greg Gutfeld is a beacon of intelligence and clearly qualified to weigh in on this so this sounds like a tremendous idea.”
This turmoil comes amid alarming developments in the case. Earlier this week, Savannah’s family received a ransom demand of £4.7 million ($6 million) in Bitcoin from an anonymous individual. However, authorities believe this may be a hoax, as there has been no proof of life and the deadline for the ransom has passed without any updates. Veteran FBI special agent Lance Leising noted, “In legitimate ransom cases, kidnappers would make the demands immediately,” emphasizing the unusual timing of this demand.
Further complicating the investigation, police have revealed that significant blood evidence was found at the scene where Nancy was last seen. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden suggested that Nancy may have been bleeding during her abduction, raising fears for her safety as forensic teams continue to process the site for DNA evidence.
As the investigation unfolds, the public remains on edge, with many closely following the developments. The situation is evolving, and authorities have yet to rule out any suspects involved in this heartbreaking case.
For now, Savannah Guthrie continues to search for her mother, urging anyone with information to come forward. The urgency of the situation cannot be understated, and the community’s support is crucial as the search for Nancy continues.
Stay tuned for more updates as this developing story unfolds.
