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Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence on Mother's Kidnapping
26 Mar
Summary
- Guthrie fears her mother was targeted because of her fame.
- She returned to New York, inspired by her mother's resilience.
- Guthrie shares her belief that she heard God speak to her.
Savannah Guthrie has spoken publicly for the first time about the kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, who was taken from her Tucson home. In an emotional interview with her "Today" show colleague Hoda Kotb, Guthrie expressed the agonizing possibility that her mother might have been targeted because of her own fame.
Guthrie has returned to New York from Arizona, finding inspiration in her mother's past resilience following her father's death. The situation remains uncertain, with no major updates on the investigation since ransom notes were received. Guthrie admitted that she and her siblings have found it challenging to establish a steady base in Tucson due to public scrutiny.
During the interview, Kotb approached Guthrie with empathy, discussing Nancy's life and accomplishments, including her resilience after being widowed and caring for a brother with Down syndrome. Guthrie, leaning on her faith, shared a deeply personal moment, stating she believes she heard God assure her that Nancy was with Him. This marks a new openness about her faith in the wake of the crisis.
