Entire Guthrie Family Should Take Polygraph Tests In Nancy Guthrie Case: Gutfeld
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld is questioning nearly every aspect of the still-unfolding disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, arguing this week that key elements of the case simply do not add up and warrant deeper scrutiny—including voluntary polygraph tests by family members.
During Monday night’s episode of GUTFELD!, Gutfeld suggested that investigators and the public have been left with more questions than answers as the case enters its tenth day, particularly surrounding alleged ransom demands and the lack of clear suspects.
“Have they given everyone polygraphs? I don’t believe they have. I think Savannah Guthrie might wanna volunteer to do a poly and say, ‘I just don’t want people to speculate that I might be involved,’” the host said.
Gutfeld was openly skeptical of the supposed ransom notes reportedly sent to media outlets demanding bitcoin in exchange for the safe return of the 84-year-old. According to him, the strategy makes little sense for anyone seriously attempting to extract money.
“I do think the ransom piece is a ruse because the start and the finish of it don’t make any sense. If you really wanna get the money, you don’t go to TMZ. You don’t go to Harvey Levin. You go to the wealthy family who does it behind the scenes, and you [the public] may never hear about it,” Gutfeld said.
“Also the ending, where do you pay, how do you pay, once you make this whole process voluntary, doesn’t make sense. So I think all this is a red herring,” he added.
The Fox News host argued that a voluntary lie detector test by Savannah Guthrie—who hosts NBC’s Today—could shift the dynamics of the investigation, even though polygraphs are not admissible in court without prior agreement.
“It puts everyone else in her circle obligated to do a poly. They might have declined to do it before, but if you actually say, ‘I’m willing to do it,’ and everybody else decides to do it, great,” Gutfeld said, as the search for Nancy enters its 10th day.
“So if you decline after the daughter publicly says she’s gonna do one, that looks different to me,” he added.
Beyond polygraphs, Gutfeld also urged investigators to take a closer look at family finances—not in relation to the ransom itself, but to identify possible motives.
“I don’t mean the ransom, I mean who needed money, and who didn’t get money,” he said, noting that a reported 7 p.m. Eastern deadline to pay an alleged $6 million bitcoin demand had already passed.
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she failed to arrive at a friend’s home on February 1 to watch a live church service. She had reportedly been dropped off at her residence by her son-in-law around 9:45 p.m. the night before, which is believed to be the last confirmed sighting of her.
Arizona law enforcement officials say there are still no named suspects in the case. However, reports indicate that several individuals who worked at Nancy’s home—such as a landscaper and pool cleaner—have provided DNA samples as part of the investigation.
“It’s significant because it reveals that they did get some DNA from inside the home or from the collection of evidence at the scene,” retired Las Vegas police lieutenant and Wounded Blue founder Randy Sutton told Fox News Digital.
“So now they’re going to be comparing that DNA to either eliminate individuals or obtain information about them,” Sutton added.
As authorities continue their search, Gutfeld’s commentary reflects a broader frustration shared by many Americans watching the case unfold—namely, that critical details remain murky while time continues to pass.