

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!
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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Feb 27, 2026 • 52min
Shocking New Details: Mystery Car Caught on Cam, Police Plane Tracked Range Rover | Nancy Guthrie
On Day 26 of the Nancy Guthrie missing investigation, shocking new footage shows a mystery car caught on camera at a precise and highly significant time, raising urgent new questions about what really happened the night she vanished. The exact timestamp of the surveillance video now carries enormous weight, especially in light of pacemaker data that could narrow Nancy Guthrie’s timeline down to the minute. Why was that vehicle there at that exact moment, and how does the medical device information intersect with what cameras captured? Adding another layer to the Nancy Guthrie missing case, a senior law enforcement source confirms that a police plane tracked the Range Rover linked to the SWAT raid two weeks earlier. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by retired FBI Special Agent and host of the podcast Best Case Worst Case, Maureen O’Connell, who analyzes how these developments could reshape the investigation.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 6min
Was Sheriff Lying or Clueless as Feds & Mystery SUVs Swarmed Nancy Guthrie’s House?
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, enters Day 25 with a surge of unexpected activity at her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson. Multiple unmarked vehicles and a convoy of black SUVs were seen arriving at the property, including one dark SUV that pulled directly into the garage and remained inside before leaving. Federal prosecutors were later confirmed to be on scene assisting the FBI with what officials described as a routine legal process, even as the Pima County Sheriff’s Department publicly claimed there was no activity at the house. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by veteran homicide prosecutor Matt Murphy to break it all down. Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Feb 25, 2026 • 57min
Taken From Her Bed in the Dark of Night? New Twist in the Nancy Guthrie Mystery
Nancy Guthrie remains missing as the search enters day 24, and a new statement from Savannah Guthrie is raising serious questions about what may have happened inside the Catalina Foothills home the night her mother disappeared. Meanwhile, investigators are dealing with new complications involving the unknown male DNA recovered from inside the home, reports that the sample may be partial and not eligible for CODIS, and continued questions about surveillance footage, forced entry, and what evidence police actually have. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by former FBI Special Agent and former hostage negotiator Chip Massey, founder of The Convincing Company, to break down Savannah’s statement, the one million dollar reward, the latest reporting about the DNA evidence, and what investigators may be focusing on next in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Feb 24, 2026 • 39min
Breaking: Masked Prowler Caught on Video BEFORE Nancy Guthrie Vanished?
Was Nancy Guthrie targeted? Did the suspect visit her home more than once? Multiple outlets have reported that the Nest camera images and videos of the masked prowler seen outside Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home may have been captured on two different nights, not one. If true, that changes everything. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the new masked prowler video reporting, what it could mean for the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department investigation, and why the distinction between one night and multiple nights is so critical. She is joined by Spencer Coursen, former Special Deputy U.S. Marshal, threat management expert, author of The Safety Trap, and founder of Coursen Security Group.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DropDeadSeriousCheck out the Merch!https://shop.dropdeadserious.com/Follow Ashleigh on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbanfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/DropDeadSeriousPodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tvashleighhttps://www.tiktok.com/@DropDeadSeriousPodcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AshleighBanfieldWebsite:https://www.dropdeadserious.com/

Feb 22, 2026 • 50min
Disturbing Blood Discovery Inside Nancy Guthrie’s Home | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, is entering a critical new phase as troubling new details emerge about blood evidence inside the home where she disappeared. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield reveals new information about blood discovered inside the home and what it could mean for the investigation. Ashleigh is joined by renowned investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore, the chief genetic genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs, whose work using DNA and family-tree analysis has helped identify suspects and victims in hundreds of criminal cases. If you have any information, call 1-800-CALL-FBI

Feb 21, 2026 • 47min
Nancy Guthrie Case Deep Dive: Every Twist After 3 Explosive Weeks | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
Three weeks into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, the investigation in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills has grown more intense and more complex. What began as a missing persons case on February 1 quickly shifted into a criminal investigation after her purse, phone, wallet, and vehicle were found inside her home and blood was discovered near the front entrance. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield walks through the full timeline of the Nancy Guthrie mystery, including the Nest doorbell footage of a masked suspect with an Ozark Trail backpack, the unknown male DNA recovered from gloves found near the property, and the controversy surrounding evidence sent to a private Florida lab. We also examine the escalating ransom demands that led to a federal arrest, the FBI’s use of BlueFly signal detection technology to search for Nancy’s pacemaker, and the ongoing questions about motive, suspects, and whether this was a targeted kidnapping. With more than 20,000 tips reviewed and over $200,000 in reward money offered, this Nancy Guthrie missing update breaks down every major twist and where the case stands right now. If you have information, contact: 1-800-CALL-FBI

Feb 20, 2026 • 38min
Nancy Guthrie Mystery: Mexican Authorities Fire Back | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 19
After days of speculation about whether the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie could have been taken across the U.S.–Mexico border, Mexican authorities are now publicly responding, and they are pushing back hard.With Sheriff Chris Nanos saying hundreds of personnel are reviewing thousands of leads and investigators not ruling out a possible accomplice tied to the suspected kidnapper seen on surveillance video, the question remains: what is really happening behind the scenes on Day 19 of the search for Nancy Guthrie? In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every new development in the Nancy Guthrie case.

Feb 19, 2026 • 37min
Nancy Guthrie Mystery: Kidnapped to Mexico? The Truth About Eerie Google Searches
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 records showing searches for Nancy’s address, Google image lookups of her home, and even searches for Savannah Guthrie’s salary in the days and months leading up to her disappearance.

Feb 18, 2026 • 48min
Sheriff Attacks Ace Reporter & Admits Cams Are a Bust | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 17
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.

Feb 17, 2026 • 48min
Did Cops Switch Gears? Guthrie Family Cleared By Sheriff | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 15
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 and CEO of Coursen Security Group, Spencer Coursen, to break down all the latest updates and where this investigation is heading next.Reclaim your personal data with Incogni! Use code DROPDEAD at the link below to get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/dropdead


