Today fans were left emotional after seeing new videos of co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings pleading for the safe return of their mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since January 31st.
Nancy was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona. According to reports, authorities quickly began treating the disappearance as a suspected abduction and have declared the residence a crime scene, citing signs of possible foul play.
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Savannah Guthrie Shares Emotional Plea To Her Mom's Kidnappers
Savannah first took to Instagram on February 3rd to ask her fans to "please pray" for the safe return of her mother. She has since posted several more times, each post more emotional than the last.
In one Instagram video posted on February 5th, Savannah, joined by her siblings Annie and Camron, appealed directly to whoever might be holding their mother. They asked for "proof of life" before any negotiation, and urged the captors to make contact with the family.
Savannah said families in such situations live in a world "where voices and images are easily manipulated," and stressed the need to know without a doubt that their mother was alive and in the abductors' possession.
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She also spoke about her mom's health, saying her heart condition and need for daily medication make the situation especially urgent. "Her health, her heart is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer," Savannah declared.
President Donald Trump commented on the case via his Truth Social platform, saying he was directing federal law enforcement to assist with the investigation and help "get her mother home safely." Local authorities have reportedly described an all-hands-on-deck search involving dogs, drones, helicopters, and federal agents.
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Just one day later, on February 6th, Camron Guthrie filmed a separate message that reinforced the family's plea and underscored the lack of direct communication from anyone claiming responsibility.
"Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you," he began in the video shared on Savannah's account. "We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward."
"But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you, and we are waiting for contact," he concluded.
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Savannah Guthrie Says The Family Will 'Pay' For Their Mother's Return In New Video: 'We Received Your Message'
On February 7th, Savannah posted another video on Instagram with her brother and sister, captioned "Bring her home." In the emotional video, she said that her family has "received your message" and made it clear they were willing to pay for their mother's safe return.
"We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her," Guthrie said. Calling her mother "very valuable to us," she added: "We will pay."
Fan Reactions
Fans have flooded various social media platforms with support following each video. "You can feel their pain through the screen… hoping for answers and a safe reunion soon," wrote one X user, referencing one of the videos. "This is gut wrenching," agreed a second, as a third concurred: "This is so heartbreaking. I can't imagine what they're going through."
"This is horrible!" exclaimed a fourth, as a fifth said: "I felt this plea in my soul. My God how incredibly horrific. I can't imagine the horror their mother has experienced, along with the worst mental anguish and heartbreak Savannah and her siblings are going through. Manifesting all the things to their entire family and community."
"Please pray for Nancy's safe return. God bless her and her family," commented a sixth, as a seventh wrote: "A deeply painful situation for any family to endure. Their message shows both love and urgency, while also being careful about verifying information in such a serious moment. Hoping authorities make swift progress and that their mother is found safe, no one should have to go through this kind of uncertainty."
"This is so frightening and heartbreaking," added an eighth, followed by the broken heart emoji. "Savannah is drained. Look at her!" exclaimed a ninth, as a tenth said that Savannah looked "devastated."
Information in this post was correct at the time of writing and may be updated as the situation develops.
