Where Is Mark Orchard Now? Savannah Guthrie’s Ex-Husband in FBI Investigation

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues to grip public attention, with new clues emerging almost daily. The FBI recently released surveillance images of a masked and armed individual near Nancy’s residence, sparking speculation online about people connected to the family. Among those trending on social media is Savannah Guthrie’s ex-husband, Mark Orchard.

Where is Mark Orchard now?

Mark Orchard, according to his professional profile, currently resides in Washington, D.C., living a low-profile life away from the media spotlight. He has focused on advancing his career in investigative journalism rather than public attention surrounding his former marriage. Since 2016, Mark has worked as a senior broadcast producer for Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.

Prior to this role, Mark spent a decade at Al Jazeera as a senior news editor for their English coverage and later became an executive producer for Al Jazeera America. He also served as a senior producer for the BBC, including a tenure as White House producer during President George W. Bush’s first term. Despite renewed attention following Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, authorities have not indicated any connection between Mark Orchard and the ongoing investigation.

Who is Mark Orchard?

A veteran British journalist, Mark began his career at ITN in London after studying philosophy at University College London. His international journalism career spans the BBC, Al Jazeera, and U.S. investigative networks. Mark was previously married to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Kornblut before meeting Savannah Guthrie in 2005.

Mark and Savannah reportedly met while covering the Michael Jackson trial—Savannah for Court TV and Mark for the BBC. They married in December 2005, bonding over their shared professional experiences, but maintained a relatively private life. The couple divorced in 2009 after nearly four years of marriage. Savannah has described the period as “horrible and sad” in her book Mostly What God Does, adding that some details remain “too personal and too embarrassing” to revisit publicly. She is now married to Michael Feldman, with whom she has two children.

While Savannah Guthrie faces the ongoing emotional strain of her mother’s disappearance, law enforcement continues to pursue all leads to locate Nancy Guthrie safely.