Security Expert Reveals Next Steps As ‘Most Dangerous Window’ Opens in Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance

The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, is entering its 10th day, and a security expert is weighing in on what’s next.

When speaking with US Weekly, Dan Donovan did not hold back when talking about the second deadline passing on the ransom note.

“The 5 p.m. deadline isn’t the end of the clock — it’s the start of the most dangerous window,” he told the outlet “Deadlines in ransom notes are often less about money and more about control.”

The family has made it clear they are willing to pay the ransom, but want proof of life. They have yet to receive it.

“What makes this especially concerning is that, publicly at least, there’s been no confirmed proof of life,” Donovan explained. “And without proof of life, you’re not negotiating a ransom — you’re negotiating uncertainty.

“That’s why the priority in the final hours isn’t rushing or reacting. It’s maintaining control of communication and pushing for verification.”

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Former FBI Agent Reveals Probable Reason For Lack of Suspects

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When speaking on “FOX & Friends” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, retired FBI supervisory special agent James Gagliano provided his perspective on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, specifically detailing why there have been no real suspects for over a week.

“What I was immediately struck by was this — the darkness,” Gagliano said. “​​Even with a full moon, the light pollution out here is negligible. There’s none. It is so dark.”

He added that because her property wasn’t well-lit, an intruder could easily gain access without notice.

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Potential Search Radius For Nancy Guthrie Revealed

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During an episode of “TMZ Live” on Monday, February 9, Harvey Levin revealed a key detail from the ransom note that could help detectives discover where Nancy is being held.

“The note references obviously demand for payment,” he said. “Once payment is made, there is a time reference on how quickly Nancy will be returned [to Tucson]. And when they say return to Tucson, you look at that time period and you have to imagine if they’re saying it will be within a certain period of time, you look at how would they get her back?”

With that, a car is likely the way she would be transported.

“And so when they drive, they’re not going to drive over the speed limit because if they get stopped, the game is over for them,” Levin continued. “We have now looked at a 60 mph radius, given the time frame that is in that letter.”