‘Our family is in agony’: Savannah Guthrie’s heartbreaking plea as mum Nancy remains missing for more than 6 months | Today’s news
“Today” host Savannah Guthrie has issued an emotional public appeal as authorities in Arizona continue to search for her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since late January.
In a video shared on Instagram on Monday (July 27), Savannah Guthrie reached out to those she believes may have information about her mother’s disappearance, urging them to come forward and help bring the case to justice.
“I have a very specific message today. It’s been months since our mom was taken from us. Our family is in agony. We’re in a nightmare that doesn’t end,” Guthrie said.
“We’ll never stop looking for her”
The TV presenter said the pain of her mother’s disappearance has not eased despite months of investigation.
“Nothing has changed about our situation. We have done our part and we will never stop looking for her. We will always ache for her and feel that hole in our hearts. The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place,” she said.
Guthrie then went straight to the person or persons responsible for her mother’s disappearance.
“And I know you tried to do things the right way. So I’m begging and begging you to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her.”
She added: “I truly believe it’s never too late to do the right thing. Help us end this situation. For all of us. No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, I believe there’s always a way home. Please make the right choice.”
Nancy Guthrie disappeared after returning home
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1 after she failed to show up the morning after returning to her Catalina Foothills home from a family game night on Jan. 31.
Investigators believe the 84-year-old woman was taken from her home against her will.
The disappearance sparked an extensive investigation involving the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department that continued for nearly six months.
The doorbell camera captured the masked suspect
One of the key pieces of evidence released early in the investigation was Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera footage.
The images showed a masked man manipulating a camera at the front door at the time of her disappearance.
Authorities described the individual as a man approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build and carrying a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
Despite months of investigation and numerous public tips, investigators have not identified or arrested a suspect.
Ransom notes and anonymous messages
The investigation was also complicated by a series of anonymous messages and ransom demands.
In the days following Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, several media organizations, including TMZ, received ransom notes claiming responsibility for her kidnapping.
One report reportedly demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for the release of Nancy Guthrie, while another claimed she had died.
Authorities have never verified the authenticity of the reports, and reported ransom deadlines have passed without any confirmed developments.
Rewards remain on offer
The FBI continues to offer a $100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
Savannah Guthrie and her family have separately announced a $1 million reward in hopes of generating new leads.
Despite the wide-ranging investigation, authorities have reported no major breakthroughs since the release of the doorbell camera footage earlier this year.
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