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Savannah Guthrie makes dramatic plea to her mom’s kidnappers & says ‘we’re ready to talk’ in gutwrenching video
THE shattered children of Nancy Guthrie have broken down in tears as they issue a dramatic plea to their mother’s alleged kidnappers and say they’re ready to talk.
Savannah Guthrie and her elder siblings, Annie and Camron, released an emotional statement on social media where they begged for their mother’s safe return.
“Our mom is our heart, and our home. She’s 84 years old. Her health, her heart is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine, she needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer,” the Today show co-host, 54, said as she read from a prepared statement.
In the gut-wrenching video, Savannah and her elder sister, Annie, were reading from written statements where they thanked supporters for the “prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy.”
“We feel them and we continue to believe that she feels them too,” Savannah said.
Annie added, “We are human, just normal human people who need their mom. Mama, mama, if you’re listening, we need you to come home. We miss you.”
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‘READY TO TALK’
Savannah addressed the online reports about a ransom note from her mother’s alleged kidnappers, saying the family was “ready to talk.”
“We too have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media. As a family we are doing everything that we can,” Savannah said.
“We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated.
“We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive and that you have her.
“We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen.
“Please, reach out to us.”
What we know about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance…
Savannah continued as she fought back tears, “Mommy, if you are hearing this, you are a strong woman, you are God’s precious daughter, Nancy.
“We believe and know that even in this valley, he is with you. Everyone is looking for you, mommy, everywhere.
“We will not rest. Your children will not rest until we are together again.
“We speak to you every moment and we pray without ceasing and we rejoice in advance for the day that we hold you in our arms again. We love you mom.”
Savannah’s older brother, Camron, added, “We love you, mom. Stay strong.”
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said on Tuesday that they were aware of an alleged ransom note sent to several local media outlets.
In a statement shared on social media, the sheriff’s department wrote, “We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie.
“We are taking all tips and leads very seriously. Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.”
The alleged threatening ransom note demanded millions worth of Bitcoin and provided chilling details on what Nancy Guthrie was wearing as well as specific on how her home was damaged, according to TMZ.
Pima County officials have not confirmed the legitimacy of the note but said they were made aware of it on Monday and shared it with Guthrie’s family.
Timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home on February 1, 2026.
Timeline:
- January 31, 9:45 pm: Family members drop off Nancy, 84, at her home in Tucson, Arizona, after having dinner with her.
- February 1, 11:00 am: A parishioner at Nancy’s church calls the mom’s children and says she failed to show up for service.
- February 1, 12:15 pm: The family calls 911 after going to Nancy’s property to check on her.
- February 1, 8:55 pm: The Pima County Sheriff’s Office gives their first press conference, and reveals some clues found at Nancy’s home caused “grave concern.” They say helicopters, drones, and infrared cameras are all being utilized in the search.
- February 2, 9:17 am: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says search crews have been pulled back, as Nancy’s home is considered a crime scene.
- February 2, morning: Savannah releases a statement that’s read by her co-hosts on Today, and thanks supporters for their prayers.
- February 2, evening: Nanos tells the media they fear Nancy has been abducted.
- February 3: Nanos admits they have no suspects, no leads, and no videos that could lead to Nancy’s recovery. He and the FBI beg for more tips and accounts from residents.
- February 3: A trail of blood is pictured outside Nancy’s home, where there were reportedly signs of forced entry.
AGENTS RETURN TO NANCY GUTHRIE’S HOME
The family’s heartbreaking plea came hours after federal law enforcement agents and Pima County deputies returned to Guthrie’s home on Wednesday afternoon.
The U.S. Sun observed several law enforcement officials canvassing Guthrie’s home and the woods surrounding the property.
Officials were at the home for about two hours and taped off the property as they were seen coming in and out of Guthrie’s garage.