The family of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, made a desperate new appeal on Saturday for information about her whereabouts, six months after she was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona. The plea comes just one day after local investigators released two purported ransom notes received from her presumed abductors.
Family's Heartfelt Plea
In a post on Instagram, the Guthrie family expressed their ongoing torment: "Six months ago, someone took her out of her bed in the dead of night. We have lived every moment, every breath, and every heartbeat in agony and despair ever since." The post continued, "Every day, we wake up and try to be strong and go on – because that's what our joyful and resilient Mom taught us to do. But make no mistake – our hearts are in ruins."
The family is now pleading for anyone with information to come forward. "We are begging for help. We are desperate. We need someone to come forward. Someone knows something. Someone suspects something. Someone recognizes the writing in the ransom demand notes," the appeal read, concluding with, "Please. Bring her home."
Disappearance and Investigation
Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home on February 1, sparking intense national media attention and an FBI investigation. Despite the high-profile nature of the case, no suspects have been arrested. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has stated that "The Guthrie investigation remains active and ongoing."
On Thursday, NBC News reported that two men who were detained and questioned shortly after Guthrie's disappearance have filed a "notice of claim" against Sheriff Chris Nanos and a detective involved in the case, indicating a potential wrongful arrest lawsuit.
Ransom Notes Released
The sheriff's department also released notes that were sent to news outlets soon after Guthrie disappeared. The first note, from someone claiming to have Guthrie, stated that "she is safe but scared" and would not be released until a $4 million bitcoin payment was made. The second note claimed she had "perished shortly after she was taken. We believe it was heart related. She is buried in nature now." The note added, "Nothing you could have done could have changed the outcome. We want your family to know this and hope you all can find peace. We are truly sorry."
Ongoing Search and Community Response
The case has drawn widespread sympathy and attention, with many in the Tucson community and beyond following developments closely. The family's latest appeal underscores their determination to find answers, even as months pass without resolution. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department or the FBI.
