Savannah Guthrie says family is ‘in agony’ in first interview since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie says family is ‘in agony’ in first interview since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie, a co-host of TODAY, shared her thoughts on the search for her missing mother, describing the family’s anguish more than seven weeks after Nancy vanished from her Arizona home. In a recent interview with Hoda Kotb, she emphasized the emotional toll of the situation, repeating her frustration that “someone needs to do the right thing.” “We are in agony. It is unbearable,” she said, her voice trembling as she recounted the circumstances of Nancy’s disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the evening of February 1 near Tucson, Arizona, after having dinner at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s residence. The family reported her missing the following day, noting she had failed to join a virtual church service at a friend’s home. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of her disappearance, though they suggest it may be a kidnapping or abduction. Clues remain sparse, leaving the family in a state of persistent worry.
“And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. It is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought,” Savannah said, her words echoing the deep concern she feels for her mother’s safety.
Following Nancy’s disappearance, Savannah and her siblings released a heartfelt video on Instagram, pleading for information and expressing their readiness to speak with anyone who might know about the case. They also thanked the public for their prayers, stating, “We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them, too.”
As the search continues, law enforcement agencies have released video footage of a suspect, showing a masked and armed individual tampering with a security camera at the Guthrie family home. The FBI is seeking a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build, and the suspect is depicted wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack 25-liter backpack in the footage. The camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on February 1, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Forensic analysis revealed Nancy’s blood on the porch of her home, prompting investigators to consider genetic genealogy as a tool to identify unknown DNA found inside the house. The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for her safe return, while the FBI has added a $50,000 bounty for tips leading to her recovery or the arrest of those involved.
Despite the ongoing search, Savannah has returned to the TODAY studio in New York City, where she announced her intention to resume her duties. “While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home,” a spokesperson for the show stated.
