Woman Arrested for Different Alleged Kidnapping, Assault Near Nancy Guthrie's Home

A woman wanted in connection with a violent kidnapping investigation near the home of Savannah Guthrie's missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, has been arrested in Arizona.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department says 40-year-old Coral Michelle Smith was taken into custody Monday on an active arrest warrant tied to a May aggravated assault and kidnapping case.

According to authorities, Smith allegedly assaulted a woman who later died from her injuries. Detectives say the investigation remains ongoing.

The alleged kidnapping occurred about 7 miles from the Catalina Foothills home where Nancy was last seen. Law enforcement hasn't indicated any connection between Coral's alleged crimes and Nancy's disappearance, which remains unsolved.

Court records show Smith has a lengthy criminal history. In 2020, she was sentenced to prison after being convicted of robbery in a case that also involved kidnapping and drug charges that were later dropped.

Her record also includes convictions for robbery, criminal trespass, attempted vehicle theft, and disorderly conduct.