In an emotional appearance on NBC’s *Today* show, Savannah Guthrie opened up about the harrowing experience of discovering that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, had gone missing. This marked Savannah’s first interview since Nancy’s disappearance on February 1, and it provided a glimpse into the emotional turmoil her family has been facing. The first part of her conversation with Hoda Kotb aired on March 26, with a second segment scheduled for the following day.
The nightmare began for the family on February 1, as Savannah recounted the day that changed their lives. While her husband was away on a tennis trip, she took their two children to the home of her colleague, Carson Daly. Upon returning home, Savannah received a devastating call from her sister, Annie. “I said, ‘Is everything okay?’ And she said, ‘No, Mom’s missing,’” Savannah recalled, her voice trembling as she recounted the moment. “I said, ‘What? What are you talking about?’ She said, ‘She’s gone.’”
Annie’s distress was palpable, and Savannah shared that their initial hope was that Nancy might have had a medical emergency and had been taken to a local hospital. “We thought that she must have had some kind of medical episode in the night,” Savannah explained. The family was perplexed by the situation, which seemed both chaotic and surreal. “The back doors were propped open, and there was blood on the front doorstep,” she detailed, noting that Nancy’s possessions, including her phone and purse, were still inside.
As the family members scrambled to locate their mother, uncertainty loomed large. Savannah reflected on their fears, stating, “From the very early moments, Annie and Tommy were saying, ‘This isn’t that case that you are used to where someone wanders off. She can’t wander off.’” Nancy had been suffering from severe back pain, making it unlikely she could have left on her own accord. The circumstances did not add up, and conjectures turned to fear, with the family believing something was dreadfully amiss.
It was Savannah’s brother, Camron Guthrie, who first suggested the possibility of abduction. Drawing on his military background in intelligence and expertise as a fighter pilot, he voiced his suspicions early on. “He knew. He said, ‘I think she’s been kidnapped for ransom,’” Savannah shared, indicating that even amidst the chaos, Camron’s experience lent a stark gravity to the situation.
The search for Nancy has now entered its eighth week. The 84-year-old was last seen on January 31, after spending time with her family in Tucson. Alarm bells were raised when she failed to join a virtual church service the following day, prompting the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) to initiate an urgent search.
Investigators are investigating the possibility that Nancy may have been kidnapped, with surveillance footage capturing the image of a masked individual near her residence. However, as public interest in the case grows, no official suspects have been identified. The Guthrie family has pleaded for help in locating Nancy, issuing a heartfelt appeal to the community.
In a broader update, Savannah has expressed intentions to return to her duties on *Today* soon, following a period of family time in Tucson. On March 5, she had a touching reunion with her colleagues in New York City, during which she expressed gratitude for their support and concern. “Thank you for caring about my mum as much as I do,” she remarked, underscoring the deep emotional connections that have emerged during this distressing time.
With ongoing concerns for Nancy’s safety, the family’s plea remains urgent. They encourage anyone with relevant information to reach out, directing the public to contact either the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900. As the search continues and more details emerge, the Guthrie family remains steadfast in their commitment to bringing Nancy home.