Why Did Tommaso Cioni Transfer Power Of Attorney To Wife, Annie Amid Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapping?

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of American broadcast journalist and Today Show host, Savannah Guthrie, has been missing from her Tucson, Arizona home since February 1, 2026. Amid the ongoing investigation, the FBI released the visuals of a masked person of interest in the 84-year-old's kidnapping. Recent reports suggest that Tommaso Cioni, the husband of Nancy's daughter, Annie Guthrie, is being investigated in relation to the case, and rumours are rife that he might be the masked man in the footage. Amid that, Tommaso's alleged power of attorney documents surfaced online, and an investigator shared his two cents on the issue.

Tommaso Cioni's power of attorney document is in spotlight amid Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping

Annie Guthrie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, are two individuals currently sparking immense curiosity online. Amid the buzz around the couple, Tommaso Cioni's power of attorney document has surfaced as a point of public speculation following the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. An X (formerly Twitter) account, @MattBlacInc, posted an unverified document showing that Tommaso has given his wife durable power of attorney over all of his financial and personal affairs on May 16, 2025. The document drew mixed reactions from netizens.

Credit: @MattBlacInc (X)

The alleged information about Tommaso raised eyebrows, with some wondering whether he made the move to pin the blame for some real-estate-related fraud on his wife, Annie. "Some people want to blow off the power of attorney as a simple real-estate transaction, but what if some kind of disagreement came up about real estate investments, transactions? I don't dismiss anything," a concerned X user wrote. People have already made up a negative impression of Tommaso since journalist, Ashleigh Banfield named him a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, leading to the wariness regarding the surfaced document.

Investigator weighs in on the motive behind Tommaso Cioni's power of attorney transfer

Not just the public, Tommaso Cioni's transfer of power of attorney also drew the attention of independent investigators. Saint James Hartline, an experienced investigator and citizen journalist, weighed in on possible reasons for Tommaso's move. He shared that there may be a few reasons for the same. According to him, Tommaso might be having some mental health issues and thus wants his wife, Annie, to be able to manage his personal affairs, or he had plans of indulging in some ill activity and following that, either fleeing or being prepared for an investigation into his finances. James stated:

"Tommaso Cioni gave power of attorney over all of his financial and personal affairs to his wife Annie Guthrie. Why on earth would he do that? Unless he was either concerned about his mental state or he he was planning to leave or he was concerned with court intervention in his financial affairs. Giving power of attorney (POA) to a spouse ensures they can legally manage financial, legal, or medical affairs if you become incapacitated, ill, or unable to act for yourself.

Is Tommaso Cioni's power of attorney document linked to Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping?

Some netizens suspect Tommaso Cioni's power of attorney to have something to do with the recent allegations of his involvement in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Their views are primarily shaped by the timing of the document's surfacing. However, official sources and legal experts have clarified that the document is not linked to the criminal investigation. Even some online users defended Tommaso, saying, "He named Annie as his agent for purposes of the listed property only. It is very common and used all the time in real estate and other transactions." Another wrote, "No big deal. This was just used for a mortgage loan closing between him and Annie."

What are your thoughts on the investigator's theory regarding Tommaso Cioni's transfer of power of attorney to his wife? Let us know.

Also Read: Tommaso Cioni's Friend, Dominic Evans Was Charged With Burglary Before Nancy Guthrie Was Kidnapped?

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