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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious! New Episodes Every Thursday!

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36:46

Nancy Guthrie Mystery: Kidnapped to Mexico? The Truth...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/19

Is the FBI now looking south of the border? Law enforcement sources tell multiple outlets that the FBI has contacted Mexican authorities in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, even though Sheriff Chris Nanos has repeatedly stated there is no evidence she was taken to Mexico. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the conflicting statements about Mexico and dives into the truth about eerie Google searches tied to the Nancy Guthrie mystery, including

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47:47

Sheriff Attacks Ace Reporter & Admits Cams Are a Bust...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/18

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson under deeply suspicious circumstances. Her purse, phone, wallet, and vehicle were left behind. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos’ fiery comments, what he admitted about the camera footage, where the investigation stands right now, and what it could mean for the ongoing search.

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48:05

Did Cops Switch Gears? Guthrie Family Cleared By...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/17

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is now explicitly clearing the entire Guthrie family, including all siblings and spouses. That statement comes less than 24 hours after previous interviews where he said no one had been cleared. Meanwhile, federal agents have reportedly shown up at gun stores across Tucson with 40 names and 40 photos, asking employees if any of those individuals purchased weapons. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former Special Deputy U.S. Marshal

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50:19

Unknown Male DNA? Burglary Gone Wrong? | Nancy...

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2026/02/16

The FBI has confirmed that a glove found roughly two miles from Nancy’s Catalina Foothills home has produced an unknown male DNA profile. Investigators say the type of glove appears to match the glove seen on surveillance video, and it has now been sent for final quality control before being entered into CODIS. At the same time, confusion is growing over reports suggesting this may have been a “burglary gone wrong.” Law enforcement sources are pushing back, saying that theory is not the official

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64:50

Hired Help? Mystery Perp? Nancy Guthrie Search Blows...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/15

As speculation grows about the mystery perp caught on Google Nest cameras, unidentified DNA inside Nancy’s home, and the decision to send key evidence to a Florida lab instead of Quantico, the tone of this investigation has definitely shifted on Day 14 in the search for the 84-year-old mother of Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what stands out after two weeks, the masked mystery perp caught on video, questions

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66:51

Breaking: SWAT Deployed 2 Miles From Nancy's Home, 3...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/14

We are now on Day 13 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, and there have been explosive new developments. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the breaking developments after SWAT was deployed roughly two miles from Nancy’s home and three people were detained as part of an active law enforcement operation. This comes as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues to intensify, with federal and local agencies working around the clock.

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46:05

Shocking Find Inside Nancy's Home & Clues About...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/13

Day 12 in the Nancy Guthrie case just took another turn, and it starts with what was found inside her home. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the discovery of one glove now being tested for DNA and fingerprints... And here’s where it gets interesting: Reports say that glove was not sent to the FBI lab in Quantico. It went to a lab in Florida instead, which is now fueling questions about coordination between the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The FBI

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80:31

FBi Drops Major Clue About Mystery Perp, Gloves...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/12

The search for Nancy Guthrie just took another turn, and this time it involves a pair of gloves that investigators say were found during search efforts. Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former prosecutor Matt Murphy to walk through clues from the FBI, mystery suspect nest camera video, case developments, new searches, and

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97:25

FBI Drops DISTURBING Video, Person Hauled Away in...

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2026/02/11

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. The FBI has released two Nest security camera videos that they believe are key to Nancy’s final movements. SWAT teams were deployed as new leads came in. Law enforcement confirms that one person has been detained for questioning. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the newly released video, the SWAT response, the detention, and what this

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63:24

Guthrie Mystery: Ransom Scammers in the Crosshairs as...

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2026/02/10

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie as a second alleged ransom deadline passes with no money paid and no confirmed contact from suspected kidnappers. Ashleigh walks through what that silence may actually signal, and newly released statements from the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s

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37:15

Nancy Guthrie Mystery Heats Up: After-Dark Searches...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/09

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has entered a troubling new phase as investigators carry out after-dark activity at multiple family properties in Tucson, Arizona. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down late-night law-enforcement searches inside family homes, reports of deputies spending hours photographing interiors, and a significant police presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence, where video captured

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30:32

Breaking: FBI Floods Guthrie Property, Hauls Nancy's...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/07

In the last several hours, FBI agents and Pima County deputies have flooded Nancy Guthrie’s home, re-establishing crime-scene tape, restricting access, and towing a vehicle from the property under a sheriff’s escort. Federal agents were also seen at the nearby home of Nancy’s daughter, Annie Guthrie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni. As alleged ransom communications continue to surface and are actively being reviewed by federal authorities, President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged the

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29:11

Sheriff: "Car Towed," "Being Processed" per "Search...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/06

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, continues to escalate as law enforcement confirms blood belonging to Nancy was found at the front door of her Arizona home and reveals that no suspects have been ruled out. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down a tense press conference with the Pima County Sheriff, explaining what investigators confirmed, what they refused to answer, and why the sheriff emphasized that

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25:17

Police Presence Explodes as Savannah Guthrie Breaks...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/05

Savannah Guthrie has broken her silence as the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, takes a deeply alarming turn. In an emotional family video released on Instagram, Savannah Guthrie issued a public plea for answers and proof of life, as reports emerge that multiple media outlets have received alleged ransom notes. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield details a sudden surge of law enforcement activity in Tucson, Arizona, including FBI involvement, renewed searches,

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49:03

Stunning New Twist: Savannah's Sister's Car Seized,...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/02/04

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield reveals stunning new information from a law enforcement source close to the investigation, including that Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law is being looked at as a suspect, her sister Annie Guthrie’s car has been seized, 2 security cameras at the home were smashed, and more.Try Rocket Money for FREE or unlock more

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37:16

DNA Found at Home as Disappearance of Savannah...

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2026/02/03

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has taken a disturbing turn. Investigators with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department say DNA evidence was found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona, as the case escalates from a missing persons investigation into a criminal probe. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield sits down for an extended interview with Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who

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61:40

EXPLOSIVE Accusations in Ohio Double Murders |...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/01/28

New court documents reveal chilling allegations of forced sex, strangulation, stalking, and explicit death threats in the Ohio double murder of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe. Investigators say the details point to a calculated and deeply personal killing.In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down explosive court filings in the Columbus, Ohio, murders of Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe, who were found shot to death inside their home on December 30, 2025

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47:00

Utah Doomsday Mom ARRESTED, Kids Trapped in Orphanage...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/01/25

After weeks of fear and unanswered questions, the Utah doomsday mom case has finally cracked open. The four missing children have now been found overseas, and their mother, Elleshia Anne Seymour, has been arrested in Croatia. In an exclusive interview, Ashleigh Banfield speaks with the children's aunt, Jill Seymour, who confirms the children were located in Croatia but remain stuck there as the legal process unfolds. The case drew international attention after alarming TikTok videos and alleged

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47:59

Ohio Murder Mystery Turns More Disturbing as Crime...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/01/24

The Ohio murder mystery surrounding the brutal killings of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio, is growing more disturbing as new crime scene questions emerge. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the first court appearance of Michael McKee, Monique Tepe’s ex-husband and a Chicago surgeon, who was arraigned in Franklin County, Ohio, and indicted on charges of aggravated murder. Ashleigh revisits the chilling 911 call that first alerted police, examines

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41:28

Utah Doomsday Mom Abducts 4 Children, Triggers...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2026/01/22

A Utah mother is accused of abducting her own four children and fleeing the country, triggering an international manhunt involving local police and federal authorities. Police and family members point to alarming TikTok videos in which she allegedly spoke about receiving dreams from God, warned of the “end times,” claimed Salt Lake City would be destroyed, referenced natural disasters, and urged others to “brace for the apocalypse.” 35-year-old Elleshia Anne Seymour is charged with four counts of

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