Savannah Guthrie Pleads With Kidnappers to Return Her Mother

WHO:

ABC News - Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie

Fox News - Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie

Variety - Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie

NY Post - Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie

Deadline - Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie

WHAT:

CBS News - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I’m coming on today with a very specific message," in her video plea released on July 27.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie emphasized, "I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing. Help us bring this situation to an end."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie referred to a second note sent to media outlets indicating that Nancy had died, which contained no apology nor request for payment for the release of her body.

PBS - Authorities found blood near the front doorstep of Nancy Guthrie's home, and the FBI released surveillance videos showing a masked man on the porch the night of her abduction.

PBS - A volunteer group recently searched for Nancy Guthrie's body near the Arizona-Mexico border.

PBS - The FBI has discounted some ransom notes as extortion attempts but is still evaluating others that might be legitimate.

ABC News - Savannah Guthrie stated, "It has been nearly six months since Nancy Guthrie's abduction."

Fox News - Elizabeth Smart mentioned there is "reason to have hope" regarding Nancy Guthrie's status 25 weeks after her suspected abduction.

Variety - Savannah Guthrie posted a new video to Instagram directly addressing her mother's kidnappers for the first time since April.

Deadline - Savannah Guthrie reiterated, "It has been months since our mom was taken from us," in her Instagram message.

CBS News - Savannah Guthrie stated that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February.

PBS - Savannah Guthrie stated, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way," in her latest video plea.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a $1 million reward for the return of her mother.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I’m coming on today with a very specific message," in her video plea.

CBS News - Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie emphasized, "We have done our part, and we will never stop looking for her."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie mentioned a second note sent to media outlets indicating that Nancy had died, which contained no apology nor request for payment for the release of her body.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "Nothing about our situation has changed," in her latest video plea.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie emphasized, "We will always ache for her and feel that hole in our hearts."

CBS News - Savannah Guthrie stated that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February.

Fox News - Elizabeth Smart mentioned there is "reason to have hope" regarding Nancy Guthrie's status 25 weeks after her suspected abduction.

ABC News - Savannah Guthrie urged her mother's kidnappers to "make the right choice" and return her mother.

Fox News - Savannah Guthrie posted an emotional Instagram plea directed at her mother's kidnappers 25 weeks after her abduction.

Variety - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I’m coming on today with a very specific message" in a video addressing her mother's kidnappers.

NY Post - Savannah Guthrie expressed that her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother.

Deadline - Savannah Guthrie pleaded for anyone with information to come forward, stating, "Help Us Find Her. Tell Us Where To Look For Her."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing. Help us bring this situation to an end."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie emphasized, "For all of us, no matter where we’ve been and what we’ve done, I believe there is always a way home."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie's video plea was released on July 27, emphasizing the ongoing search for her mother.

PBS - Savannah Guthrie stated, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way," in her latest video plea.

PBS - Authorities found blood near the front doorstep of Nancy Guthrie's home, and the FBI released surveillance videos showing a masked man on the porch the night of her abduction.

PBS - A volunteer group recently searched for Nancy Guthrie's body near the Arizona-Mexico border.

PBS - The FBI has discounted some ransom notes as extortion attempts but is still evaluating others that might be legitimate.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I’m coming on today with a very specific message," in her video plea.

CBS News - Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie emphasized, "We have done our part, and we will never stop looking for her."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie mentioned a second note sent to media outlets indicating that Nancy had died, which contained no apology nor request for payment for the release of her body.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "Nothing about our situation has changed," in her latest video plea.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie emphasized, "We will always ache for her and feel that hole in our hearts."

CBS News - Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home near Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of Feb. 1.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie mentioned, "For all of us, no matter where we’ve been and what we’ve done, I believe there is always a way home."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie's video plea was released on July 27, emphasizing the ongoing search for her mother.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie referred to a second note sent to media outlets indicating that Nancy had died, which contained no apology nor request for payment for the release of her body.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing. Help us bring this situation to an end."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a $1 million reward for the return of her mother.

ABC News - It has been nearly six months since Nancy Guthrie's abduction.

Variety - Savannah Guthrie posted a new video to Instagram directly addressing her mother's kidnappers for the first time since April.

NY Post - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I'm coming to today with a very specific message. It has been months since our mom was taken from us. Our family is in agony."

Deadline - Savannah Guthrie reiterated, "It has been months since our mom was taken from us," in her Instagram message.

CBS News - Savannah Guthrie stated that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February.

Fox News - Elizabeth Smart mentioned there is "reason to have hope" regarding Nancy Guthrie's status 25 weeks after her suspected abduction.

ABC News - Savannah Guthrie urged her mother's kidnappers to "make the right choice" and return her mother.

Fox News - Savannah Guthrie posted an emotional Instagram plea directed at her mother's kidnappers 25 weeks after her abduction.

Variety - Savannah Guthrie stated, "I’m coming on today with a very specific message" in a video addressing her mother's kidnappers.

NY Post - Savannah Guthrie expressed that her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother.

Deadline - Savannah Guthrie pleaded for anyone with information to come forward, stating, "Help Us Find Her. Tell Us Where To Look For Her."

WHERE:

Variety - The plea was made via Instagram.

Variety - The plea was made via Instagram.

WHY:

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie described the ongoing situation as a "nightmare that will not end."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie described the ongoing situation as a "nightmare that will not end."

ABC News - Savannah Guthrie described her family as being in "agony" and experiencing a "nightmare that will not end" since her mother's abduction.

HOW:

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie urged anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie reiterated the family's commitment, stating, "We will never stop looking for her."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie urged anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

Fox News - Savannah Guthrie utilized social media, specifically Instagram, to communicate her message to the kidnappers.

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie urged anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie urged anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie reiterated the family's commitment, stating, "We will never stop looking for her."

TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie urged anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

Fox News - Savannah Guthrie utilized social media, specifically Instagram, to communicate her message to the kidnappers.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 18:21 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has made a heartfelt video plea, stating, "I’m coming on today with a very specific message," and emphasizing that "it is never too late to do the right thing" as she seeks to bring an end to the situation surrounding her missing mother, Nancy. Authorities have discovered blood near Nancy's home, and the FBI has released surveillance footage of a masked man on the porch the night she was abducted, while a volunteer group has been searching for her body near the Arizona-Mexico border. The FBI is currently evaluating several ransom notes, having already discounted some as mere extortion attempts.

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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 17:23 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has released a heartfelt video on Instagram, marking nearly six months since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted in February. In her message, Savannah expressed a mix of hope and despair, stating, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place," while also offering a $1 million reward for her mother's safe return. Elizabeth Smart has weighed in, suggesting there is "reason to have hope" regarding Nancy's status as the search continues.

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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 16:29 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional video plea on Instagram, urging her mother's kidnappers to "make the right choice" and return her, as her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February. In her heartfelt message, Savannah emphasized that her family has "done our part" and will "never stop looking for her," while also urging anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI. Elizabeth Smart has expressed that there is "reason to have hope" regarding Nancy's status, even 25 weeks after her suspected abduction.

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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 13:27 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has made a heartfelt video plea regarding the ongoing search for her mother, describing the situation as a "nightmare that will not end." In her message, she stated, "I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing," and emphasized that "for all of us, no matter where we’ve been and what we’ve done, I believe there is always a way home." Guthrie is urging anyone with information to reach out to 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 10:50 UTC)

In a recent video plea, Savannah Guthrie expressed her anguish, stating, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way." Authorities have discovered blood near the front doorstep of Nancy Guthrie's home, and the FBI has released surveillance footage showing a masked man on the porch during her abduction. Meanwhile, a volunteer group has been searching for Nancy's body near the Arizona-Mexico border, as the FBI continues to assess various ransom notes, dismissing some as extortion attempts while evaluating others for legitimacy.

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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 01:23 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has made a heartfelt plea for information regarding her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February. In her video message, Savannah emphasized their commitment to finding her mother, stating, "We have done our part, and we will never stop looking for her," while also addressing a troubling note sent to media outlets that suggested Nancy had died without any apology or request for payment for her body. She urged anyone with information to reach out to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 00:17 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has shared a heartfelt video plea, stating that "nothing about our situation has changed," as her family continues to search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was taken from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. In her emotional message, Savannah described the ongoing ordeal as a "nightmare that will not end," and emphasized that they will always "ache for her and feel that hole in our hearts." She reaffirmed the family's commitment to finding Nancy, declaring, "We will never stop looking for her."

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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has released a heartfelt video plea emphasizing the ongoing search for her mother, Nancy, and stating, "The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way." In her message, she expressed hope for everyone, saying, "For all of us, no matter where we’ve been and what we’ve done, I believe there is always a way home." Guthrie also referred to a second note sent to media outlets indicating that Nancy had died, urging anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 22:20 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has announced a $1 million reward for the return of her mother, emphasizing that "it is never too late to do the right thing." She made this heartfelt statement during a recent appearance on TODAY.com, urging the public to help bring this situation to an end. Guthrie's plea highlights the urgency and importance of finding her mother safely.

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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has posted a new video on Instagram, directly addressing her mother's kidnappers for the first time since April, nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction. In her heartfelt message, Savannah expressed the pain her family has been enduring, stating, "It has been months since our mom was taken from us. Our family is in agony." This poignant reminder of their ongoing struggle highlights the emotional toll of the situation.

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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 20:21 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie revealed that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February. In a recent statement, Elizabeth Smart expressed that there is "reason to have hope" regarding Nancy's status, even 25 weeks after her suspected abduction. The ongoing search for Nancy continues to draw attention and support from the community.

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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 19:25 UTC)

Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional plea on Instagram, urging her mother's kidnappers to "make the right choice" and return her 84-year-old mother, who was abducted 25 weeks ago. In her heartfelt message, she emphasized that her family is in "agony" and experiencing a "nightmare that will not end," while also stating they have "done our part" and will "never stop looking" for her. Guthrie called on anyone with information to come forward, asking, "Help Us Find Her. Tell Us Where To Look For Her."