More than a week after 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing, the FBI has no communication with suspected kidnappers and no identified suspects. Ransom deadlines have passed, and the family is desperate for her return, urging public help amidst growing concerns for her health.
More than a week after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing, the FBI states it is not aware of ongoing communication with any suspected kidnappers and has not identified any suspects or persons of interest. The FBI is operating a 24-hour command post, asking for public assistance, and offering a $50,000 reward, with digital billboards in several states. Savannah Guthrie has made desperate pleas, describing the family's situation as an 'hour of desperation' and urging a nationwide lookout. She affirmed the family's willingness to pay ransom, stating, 'We will pay.' A purported ransom deadline set by abductors apparently passed Monday evening. Multiple news outlets received alleged ransom letters demanding money and setting deadlines, though law enforcement has not affirmed their credibility, they are being investigated seriously. Thousands of tips have been received by authorities. There are growing concerns for Nancy Guthrie's health, as she requires daily medication, has a pacemaker, and suffers from high blood pressure and heart issues. Authorities believe she was taken against her will from her Tucson-area home, where she was last seen on January 31. She was reported missing the next day. DNA tests confirmed blood on her front porch matched her, and her doorbell camera was disconnected early that Sunday morning. The mysterious disappearance has 'riveted the country,' drawing attention from President Donald Trump and online sleuths. The Pima County Sheriff's Department continues its investigation, expanding the search, following new leads, and conducting follow-up work in the neighborhood, at daughter Annie Guthrie's home, and searching an underground tank at Nancy Guthrie's residence. The local community has been shaken by the news.
