Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today show, released a new video on Monday appealing directly to the alleged kidnappers of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1. In the emotional message posted on social media, Guthrie pleaded for the return of her mother, stating, 'I know you have tried to do things the right way.' She acknowledged the family's ongoing agony and urged the suspects to 'do the right thing now' by revealing her mother's whereabouts. This marks the family's first major public appeal since June 23, when Guthrie addressed the case during her NBC show.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen in her Tucson, Arizona, home on the morning of February 1, with authorities confirming her abduction. Two ransom notes were received by the family shortly after her disappearance. The first demanded millions in bitcoin for her release, while the second claimed she had died, though investigators have not confirmed the authenticity of these notes. The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated the investigation remains active, though no significant developments have been publicly disclosed.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, in a separate interview, expressed hope for Nancy Guthrie's safe return, emphasizing that the absence of a body provides reason to believe she may still be alive. Smart urged continued efforts in the search, suggesting investigators may have more information than what is publicly available.