In brief
American television presenter Savannah Guthrie posted a new video pleading with her mother’s kidnappers to reveal Nancy Guthrie’s location. Nancy vanished on 31 January from her Tucson, Arizona home, and while investigators have not identified a suspect or motive, two ransom notes have surfaced—one demanding a Bitcoin payment and another claiming Nancy died. Law enforcement has cautioned media outlets to refrain from publishing details of the notes, and the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department say the case remains active. Despite limited progress, the family’s request continues to circulate on social media, underscoring the unresolved search and the emotional toll on the victims.
American television presenter Savannah Guthrie released a new emotional video, urging anyone who took her 84‑year‑old mother Nancy Guthrie to disclose her whereabouts.
In the clip, Guthrie says, “I’m asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now. Help us find her – tell us where to look for her.” The plea follows her mother’s disappearance from a Tucson, Arizona home on 31 January.
Investigators suspect Nancy was abducted at gunpoint from her residence, but they have yet to name a suspect or motivate the crime. The case has drawn national attention, with the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department continuing a search that remains ongoing.
Two ransom notes believed to be credible were sent to the family and to media outlets. The first demanded millions in Bitcoin for Nancy’s release, while the second claimed that she had died. Law enforcement has warned journalists to hold off on publishing personal details of these notes while the investigation proceeds.
Despite the lack of progress, Guthrie and her family continue to share updates and footage on social media. The mother’s disappearance has spurred a broader discussion about missing‑person investigations and the paths families can take when official channels reach a stalemate.
