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‘Agony and despair’: Nancy Guthrie’s family issues new plea for information on her whereabouts

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Aug 1, 2026

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The Guardian - World News13h ago

‘Agony and despair’: Nancy Guthrie’s family issues new plea for information on her whereabouts

The family of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie, has issued a new plea for information six months after her disappearance from her Tucson, Arizona home. Police recently released two purported ransom notes received shortly after her February 1st vanishing. One note claimed she was safe but scared and demanded $4 million in bitcoin for her release, while the second stated she had "perished shortly after she was taken" due to a heart condition and was buried. Despite national attention and FBI involvement, no arrests have been made. The family is "begging for help," urging anyone who recognizes the handwriting on the notes or has any information to come forward to help bring her home.

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Associated Press (AP)13h ago

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie begs for “someone to come forward” in her mother’s disappearance

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is pleading for public assistance in the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1st. Authorities have released two ransom notes, one demanding $4 million in cryptocurrency and another stating Nancy Guthrie had died and was buried in nature. The Pima County Sheriff's Department hopes the distinctive writing style of the notes will lead to recognition and a breakthrough in the six-month-long investigation. Surveillance footage from Guthrie's doorbell camera shows an unidentified male tampering with the camera prior to her disappearance. Authorities are seeking information on anyone exhibiting unusual behavior or interest in the case.

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Nancy Guthrie's family issued a new plea for information six months after her disappearance.

— family

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Two purported ransom notes were released by investigators, one stating Guthrie was safe but scared, the other that she had perished.

— Pima county sheriff's department

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Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1.

— article

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Two men detained and questioned after Guthrie's disappearance issued a 'notice of claim' against the Pima county sheriff and a detective.

— NBC News

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The family is begging for help and desperate for someone to come forward with information.

— family

Jul 31, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it

Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance from her Tucson-area home on February 1st. A second note indicated Guthrie had died shortly after being taken. The first note, sent to a local television station, demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency for her safe return and threatened her life if the ransom was not met. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department hopes the distinctive linguistic characteristics of the notes will be recognizable to someone who knows the writer. Despite extensive searches and pleas from her family, including "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie has not been found. Investigators are also reviewing doorbell camera footage of an unidentified male and are seeking information from the community.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Two men to file wrongful arrest lawsuit over Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

Two men detained and questioned early in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, plan to file a $3.25 million wrongful arrest lawsuit against the Pima County Sheriff and a detective. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen safe at her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1st, and authorities believe she was kidnapped, though no suspects have emerged. The lawsuit alleges wrongful arrest, reputational damage, and property damage for Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox, who were released without charge. The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated the investigation remains active and ongoing, renewing an appeal for information.

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The second note stated, 'She is buried in nature now.'

— AP News

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Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

— AP News

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A second note indicated Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped.

— AP News

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The first note demanded $4 million in cryptocurrency for Guthrie's release.

— AP News

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Savannah Guthrie described the ongoing case as 'a nightmare that will not end'.

— Savannah Guthrie

Jul 28, 2026

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Al Jazeera5d ago

Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother

Journalist Savannah Guthrie has publicly appealed for assistance in locating her missing mother. The appeal was emotional and made to the public. The article states that Guthrie is seeking information to help find her mother. No further details regarding the circumstances of the disappearance or the timeline were provided in the content.

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Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made a public appeal for information regarding her missing mother.

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Savannah Guthrie is a journalist.

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The appeal made by Savannah Guthrie was described as emotional.

Jul 27, 2026

4 articles|4 sources
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Associated Press (AP)5d ago

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has released a new video plea nearly six months after her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1st. In the emotional video, Guthrie begs her mother's kidnappers to reveal her location, stating her family is living an "unending nightmare." Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will, with evidence including blood found near her home and surveillance footage of a masked man. While search efforts have been extensive, and some ransom notes have been received and are being evaluated by the FBI, her whereabouts remain unknown. The family previously offered a $1 million reward for information.

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The Guardian - World News5d ago

Savannah Guthrie renews plea for answers in mother’s disappearance: ‘Do the right thing’

Today show host Savannah Guthrie has renewed her public plea for information regarding her mother Nancy's disappearance. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1st, and authorities believe she was abducted. In a recent Instagram video, Savannah pleaded with those responsible to "do the right thing" and reveal her mother's location, stating her family remains in agony. The FBI is seeking a man approximately 5ft 9in to 5ft 10in tall and has offered a $100,000 reward, supplementing the family's $1 million reward for information. No arrests have been made in the case.

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South China Morning Post5d ago

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

US TV host Savannah Guthrie has released a new video plea to her mother's kidnappers, nearly six months after her disappearance. Her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. In the video, Savannah Guthrie described her family's ongoing "nightmare" and begged those responsible to reveal her mother's location. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will, with evidence including blood found near her home and surveillance footage of a masked man on her porch that night. Guthrie expressed her belief that it is "never too late to do the right thing" and stated her family will continue searching for her mother.

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Key Claims

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Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February 1 from her home near Tucson, Arizona.

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Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted, or otherwise taken against her will.

— Authorities

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Blood was found near the front doorstep of Nancy Guthrie's home.

— article

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Surveillance videos show a masked man on the porch of Nancy Guthrie's home on the night of her disappearance.

— FBI

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Savannah Guthrie pleaded with her mother's kidnappers to "Tell us where to look for her."

— Savannah Guthrie