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Mother of TV Host Kidnapped, Ransom Demanded
9 Feb
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home.
- Ransom demand made in bitcoin, with new deadline looming.
- Family issues video plea, offering to pay for her safe return.
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has entered its second week following her apparent overnight abduction from her Arizona residence on February 1st. Authorities are taking two emails seriously, one of which appears to be a ransom note demanding payment in bitcoin, with a new deadline set for Monday, February 10th, following an earlier one on February 6th.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a third video plea over the weekend, directly addressing the abductor(s). "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her," Savannah stated, expressing the family's willingness to pay the ransom for her safe release.
Law enforcement is actively investigating, with increased police presence at Nancy Guthrie's home. Agents have collected a camera and a vehicle, and are examining surveillance footage from nearby gas stations. Despite ongoing efforts, no suspects or persons of interest have been identified as of Monday, February 10th.
Community members are rallying behind the family, with parishioners praying for Nancy's safe return. Missing persons billboards featuring her details have been displayed in neighboring states, urging anyone with information to contact the FBI or local authorities.
