Another bizarre turn in the abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mom.  TMZ has given police a ransom note they received from someone who claims to have Nancy Guthrie, demanding millions in cryptocurrency by a specific deadline, “or else.”  TMZ says the note has details about the crime scene that only the suspect would know, and the Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they are aware of  “reports of a possible ransom note.” In the Meantime, comments have started pouring in about the case online and it’s already gotten political and frankly, cruel.   We hope Savannah never reads them.

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Investigators just held a news conference on the latest information into Savanna Guthrie’s missing mom, and several moments jumped out to us. First, the sheriff was asked twice about whether a ransom has been asked surrounding the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, and both times the sheriff did NOT say no. Instead he said his team was following all of their investigative leads. The sheriff also told reporters that DNA samples processed from Guthrie’s home have not implicated any specific suspect. Also of note, despite the urgency in finding Guthrie given that she’s not with her necessary daily medication, the sheriff said - barring any major developments - the next press conference wouldn’t take place for another 48 hours. 

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Authorities are pleading with the public for help in finding 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.  She was last seen late Saturday at her Arizona home.  After initially investigating the case as a "missing, vulnerable adult," the sheriff now says there is a crime scene at her home and he believes she was abducted.  He also said they haven't dismissed the theory that her disappearance is connected to her daughter, Today Show co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie.   

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After nine hours of deliberating, the jury in the Brendan Banfield trial found Banfield guilty of all four charges, including two counts of aggravated murder for the deaths of his wife Christine and a stranger he lured to his home, Joe Ryan.  Banfield looked stunned as the verdict was read aloud.  The court quickly moved forward, scheduling his sentencing date for May, where the 40 year old former IRS agent will face life in prison without the possibility of parole. 

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We just received the latest update on Today Show Co-Anchor’s missing mom, 84 year old Nancy Guthrie.  Police say they have ended their search and rescue mission and are now focused on her home as a crime scene.  Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help, saying Guthrie needs certain medication within 24 hours or it could be fatal.  We also learned Guthrie left her phone behind and did not leave or wander away on her own, leaving the Guthrie family desperately searching for answers.

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Go beyond the tearaway pants of Chippendales with former Chippendales Producer, Jay Schwartz. 

He relives the moment he found out his former boss was murdered and concerns he could be a suspect.

Plus, he shares the truth behind “kiss and tips”, sex in the dressing rooms, and drug fueled nights backstage at Chippendales. 

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The DOJ has just released 3 million files in the final document drop of the Epstein Files.  Among the 180 thousand images and 2 thousand videos, there are 2 lengthy and damning email drafts from Jeffrey Epstein regarding Bill Gates.  The content is so outrageous, Bill Gates has put out a public statement denying the claims calling them absurd and false.  Meantime, many victims are outraged by this latest release, demanding it be taken down immediately. 

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So many of us are devastated and surprised to hear the news that 71 year old Cathrine O’Hara suddenly died after what officials are calling “a brief illness.”  Although O’Hara missed the Golden Globes after being nominated for her role in “The Studio” there was no indication she was ill.  Beloved and honored for her role as Moira Rose in “Schitts Creek”, O’Hara is also being remembered by those who worked and loved her throughout her 50 plus year career from the “Home Alone” movies, to “Beetlejuice” and so much more. 

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Two very different closing arguments in the double murder trial of Brendan Banfield.  The defense ended strong, poking holes in the au pair’s testimony, saying none of it can be trusted, first because she has every incentive to cooperate with the prosecution and second, because the digital forensics don’t support the au pair’s and prosecution’s catfishing narrative.  The prosecution sped though their closing, going through the evidence they presented, point by point, finishing in less than 20 minutes.  There was no storytelling and little emotion, and ended with this conclusion: either you believe the au pair or you believe Brendan Banfield. 

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Both the defense and the prosecution have finished calling their final witnesses, and what a day in court!  The cross examination of accused double murderer Brendan Banfield, along with the defense rebuttal,  exposed some uncomfortable testimony. Banfield alleged his now deceased wife Christine had more than one BDSM affair and an obsession with sexual assault. Meantime the prosecution tried to score points with its rebuttal witnesses, including Banfield’s former manager. 

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