A week after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona, Savannah has publicly offered a ransom for her safe return, stating the family received a message from potential kidnappers. The FBI continues its urgent investigation.
The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, continued Sunday, a week after she was reported missing in Arizona. Savannah Guthrie released a social media video on Saturday, flanked by her siblings, solemnly telling potential kidnappers, 'we received your message' and that the family was prepared to pay for her safe return, stating, 'This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.' An FBI spokesman confirmed Savannah was referring to a message sent to Tucson-based television station KOLD on Friday, which declined to share details. Detectives and agents continued follow-up work at multiple locations, with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department stating no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles have been identified. Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will last weekend from her home just outside Tucson, with DNA tests confirming blood on her front porch matched her. Multiple press outlets have received alleged ransom letters, with at least one making monetary demands and setting deadlines, though law enforcement has not confirmed their credibility. The disappearance has fixated Americans, drawing support from the community and even a call from President Donald Trump to Savannah Guthrie. Authorities express growing concerns about Nancy Guthrie’s health, as she requires daily medication for a pacemaker, high blood pressure, and heart issues. This Saturday video was the third plea released this week by the family.
