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Savannah Guthrie's Mom Vanishes; Family Ready to Pay
6 Feb
Summary
- News anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother was reported missing in Arizona.
- The family is prepared to pay a ransom for her safe return.
- An arrest was made for an imposter ransom demand.
News anchor Savannah Guthrie has taken a hiatus from her role and NBC's Olympics coverage following the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Nancy was last seen in Arizona on January 31, 2026. The family, including Savannah and her siblings Annie and Camron, has been actively searching for their mother.
During a live broadcast on February 6, 2026, Olympic commentators Terry Gannon and Mary Carillo expressed their deep sorrow and support for Guthrie, acknowledging her absence during the opening ceremony coverage in Italy.
Savannah shared a heartfelt Instagram video on February 4, 2026, pleading for her mother's return and describing her as a "kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman." She also revealed the family's willingness to discuss ransom payments, emphasizing the need for confirmation that Nancy is alive.
In a subsequent development on February 5, 2026, the FBI announced an arrest had been made in connection with an "imposter ransom demand." FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke stated that the investigation is proceeding as a normal kidnapping case.
