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Arizona authorities say they believe Today show host’s mother is still alive

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Anna BettsFebruary 6, 2026 at 03:44 PM
Arizona authorities say they believe Today show host’s mother is still alive
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Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

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The search for Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, is ongoing in the Tucson area of Arizona after she was reported missing on Sunday. Authorities believe she is still alive and are investigating her disappearance as a possible kidnapping. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on January 31st and failed to attend her regular church service. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of those involved. Evidence, including blood found at her home and a disconnected pacemaker, is being investigated. Her son has issued a plea for contact from anyone holding her.

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Guthrie's pacemaker disconnected from her monitoring device at 2:28am Sunday.

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Spatters of blood found near Nancy Guthrie’s door tested positive for her DNA.

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Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Sunday morning.

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The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information.

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Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie is still alive.

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Good Morning America 30% Catalina foothills 35% Tucson 40% Camron Guthrie 50% Pima County 60% Arizona ×270% Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ×370% Savannah Guthrie ×275% Chris Nanos ×480% Nancy Guthrie ×895%

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