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Savannah Guthrie's Mother Missing: Ransom Demands Emerge
10 Feb
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie vanished after dinner on January 31, 2026.
- Ransom notes demanded millions, with deadlines passing.
- Family pleads for return, citing urgent medical needs.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson home on the night of January 31, 2026, after a family dinner. Her absence was noted the following morning when she failed to appear at church, leading to a 911 call by noon.
Investigators discovered blood matching Nancy's DNA on her porch, alongside evidence of forced entry, indicating a likely abduction. Subsequently, ransom notes surfaced, demanding millions in Bitcoin and setting two missed deadlines: the first for USD 4 million by February 5, and a second for USD 6 million by February 9.
Despite details within the notes matching non-public information about Nancy's home, authorities have not confirmed if the messages are legitimate or if any payment was made. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Office are investigating, with no suspects or direct contact reported.
