🚨 BREAKING UPDATE 🚨 The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s…See more
The man now being hunted is Dominic Aaron Lee Evans — described as a close friend and former bandmate of Tommaso Cioni, Nancy’s son-in-law and husband of Annie Guthrie. Based in Tucson, Evans is known locally as an artist and was a founding member of the indie/post-punk band Early Black in 2007. He played drums alongside Tommaso on bass and vocals, and Walter I. Gonçalves Jr. on guitar and vocals.
Investigators say this dramatic escalation followed a stunning discovery while reviewing the Guthrie family’s bank transactions over the past three months — where detectives uncovered one highly suspicious detail. Turns out, multiple large cash withdrawals and transfers totaling over $45,000 were traced to accounts linked to Evans through shared financial ties and mutual contacts in Tucson’s local music scene. These transactions, some occurring just days before Nancy’s disappearance on January 31, 2026, included payments labeled vaguely as “band equipment” or “studio time,” but forensic accountants flagged them as inconsistent with Early Black’s inactive status since around 2012.
The breakthrough came after the FBI’s forensic analysis of doorbell footage released February 10, which showed a masked intruder—armed, gloved, and carrying an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack—lingering on Nancy’s porch for nearly 30 minutes before disabling the camera. Enhanced images revealed subtle features: distinctive eyebrow shape, visible dark facial hair beneath the ski mask (mustache and goatee outline), and an athletic build matching Evans’ known profile from old band photos and social media. Body language experts consulted by outlets like NewsNation noted gait similarities and posture that aligned with Evans’ live performance videos from the band’s heyday.
Public records in Pima County further fueled scrutiny: Evans has a documented criminal history, including past arrests for felony burglary, robbery, and embezzlement-related charges dating back over a decade. While none resulted in long-term incarceration, the pattern raised red flags for investigators probing a possible “inside job” motive tied to perceived family wealth or personal debts. Sources close to the probe indicate Evans and Cioni maintained a close friendship post-band, with occasional collaborations in Tucson’s indie scene—giving Evans potential access to knowledge of the Guthrie home layout, camera positions (installed by Annie as a “gift” to her mother), and daily routines.
The warrant, issued February 13, 2026, authorizes arrest on suspicion of kidnapping, aggravated assault, and related charges. The $50,000 reward (part of a broader pool that grew to $100,000 for Nancy’s safe return or arrests) targets tips leading directly to Evans’ apprehension. Authorities warn he should be considered armed and dangerous, urging the public not to approach but to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or local lines immediately.