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Ransom Deadline Looms for Missing Mother
9 Feb
Summary
- An 84-year-old woman was reported missing from her home on February 1st.
- Ransom notes reportedly demand $6 million in bitcoin for her safe return.
- The family has released a video stating they 'will pay' for her safe return.
The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has continued for over a week as a potential ransom deadline approaches. Investigators are reportedly examining ransom notes that demand $6 million in bitcoin for her safe return. These notes have included specific details about her disappearance, prompting authorities to take them seriously.
The Guthrie family released a video on Saturday, February 8, 2026, addressing the alleged kidnapper. In the message, the family stated, "We will pay" in exchange for their mother's safe return, expressing a strong desire for peace. The family's plea was a response to a second ransom note sent to a local television station.
Over the weekend, the FBI conducted searches at multiple locations, including Nancy Guthrie's home and surrounding areas, and a dark-colored SUV was towed from her garage. Authorities are also following up on leads and conducting searches, including one within a septic tank behind her home. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has assigned deputies to provide security at Nancy Guthrie's residence.
